The preparation and properties of ergothioneine disulphide.

نویسندگان

  • H HEATH
  • G TOENNIES
چکیده

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عنوان ژورنال:
  • The Biochemical journal

دوره 68 2  شماره 

صفحات  -

تاریخ انتشار 1958