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Regulation and Kinetics of the Actin-Myosin-ATP Interaction

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Regulation and Kinetics of the Actin-Myosin-ATP Interaction

Adelstein, R S; Eisenberg, E
Annual Review of Biochemistry , Volume 49 (1) – Jul 1, 1980
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Copyright 1980 Annual Reviews. All rights reserved
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0066-4154
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1545-4509
DOI
10.1146/annurev.bi.49.070180.004421
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Published: Jul 1, 1980

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