Abstract
In vitro antidotal efficacy against organophosphorus (OP) toxicity was studied employing two different in vitro techniques to provide an understanding of both peripheral and central effects.
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Gupta, S.D. (1991). In Vitro Assessment of Antidotes to Organophosphorus Toxicity. In: Chambers, P.L., Chambers, C.M., Wiezorek, W.D., Golbs, S. (eds) Recent Developments in Toxicology: Trends, Methods and Problems. Archives of Toxicology, vol 14. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-74936-0_1
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