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Myoglobin strikes back
Article first published online: 1 DEC 2009
DOI: 10.1002/pro.300
Copyright © 2009 The Protein Society
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How to Cite
Brunori, M. (2010), Myoglobin strikes back. Protein Science, 19: 195–201. doi: 10.1002/pro.300
Publication History
- Issue published online: 21 JAN 2010
- Article first published online: 1 DEC 2009
- Accepted manuscript online: 1 DEC 2009 12:00AM EST
- Manuscript Accepted: 12 NOV 2009
- Manuscript Revised: 11 NOV 2009
- Manuscript Received: 2 NOV 2009
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- MIUR of Italy. Grant Numbers: RBRN07BMCT_007, 20074TJ3ZB_005
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