Molecular motors designed for different tasks and to operate at different temperatures

Journal of Thermal Biology

Volumn 22, Issue 6, 1997, Pages 367-373

  Gauvry, L ^a   Mohan Ram, V ^a   Ettelaie, C ^a   Ennion, S ^a   Goldspink, G ^a  

^a ROYAL FREE AND UNIVERSITY COLLEGE MEDICAL SCHOOL   (United Kingdom)

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EID: 0031461969     PISSN: 03064565     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/S0306-4565(97)00056-9     Document Type: Article

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