Phosphorylated proteins and control over apatite nucleation, crystal growth, and inhibition.
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SUBMITTER: George A
PROVIDER: S-EPMC2748976 | biostudies-literature | 2008 Nov
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
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Phosphorylated proteins and control over apatite nucleation, crystal growth, and inhibition.
Chemical reviews 20081003 11
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