Analysis of common and specific mechanisms of liver function affected by nitrotoluene compounds.

A common chemical used in industry and medicine causes alterations in a number of pathways that may contribute to environmental-illness-like symptoms. Long-term exposure may contribute to injury.

"PloS one, Vol. 6, No. 2. (2011) doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0014662 Key: citeulike:8887114"

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