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thrice. Finally, cover slips were mounted on the slide and
observed cell images were observed under a fluorescence
microscope (Leica DM-4000) where cells were excited
employing UV filter range 340–380 nm. The control experi-
ment was performed likewise only devoid of metal salts.
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