Biochemical role of folate in cellular metabolism

Clinical Research and Regulatory Affairs

Volumn 18, Issue 3, 2001, Pages 161-180

  Wagner, Conrad ^a  

^a VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE   (United States)

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EID: 84981255413     PISSN: 10601333     EISSN: 15322521     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1081/CRP-100108171     Document Type: Article

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