Making ordered DNA and protein structures from computer-printed transparency film cut-outs

Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Education

Volumn 37, Issue 4, 2009, Pages 220-226

  Jittivadhna, Karnyupha ^a   Ruenwongsa, Pintip ^a   Panijpan, Bhinyo ^a  

^a MAHIDOL UNIVERSITY   (Thailand)

Author keywords

Biomolecular models; DNA; Protein alpha helix; Protein beta sheet

Indexed keywords

EID: 69149108938     PISSN: 14708175     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1002/bmb.20299     Document Type: Article

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