Female rats are less susceptible during puberty to the lethal effects of percutaneous exposure to VX
Nerve agents with low volatility such as VX are primarily absorbed through the skin when released during combat or a terrorist attack. The barrier function of the stratum corneum may be compromised during certain stages of development, allowing VX to more easily penetrate through the skin. However,...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2016-01-01
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| Series: | Toxicology Reports |
| Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2214750015300925 |