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Factors regulating the susceptibility of the acetylcholine receptor protein to heat inactivation.

T Saitoh·L P Wennogle·J P Changeux
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T Saitoh, L P Wennogle, J P Changeux. 1979-12-15. Factors regulating the susceptibility of the acetylcholine receptor protein to heat inactivation.. https://doi.org/10.1016/0014-5793(79)80595-5

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