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The influence of glycine on β-lactoglobulin amyloid fibril formation - computer simulation study. 甘氨酸对β-乳球蛋白淀粉样纤维形成的影响-计算机模拟研究。

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Zeitschrift Fur Physikalische Chemie-International Journal of Research in Physical Chemistry & Chemical Physics Pub Date : 2024-11-11 DOI: 10.1515/zpch-2024-0761

Matej Jaklin, Sandi Brudar, Barbara Hribar-Lee

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