A Metal-Dependant Formate Dehydrogenase Advances the Formate Bio-economy
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ORGANISM(S): Escherichia Coli
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Christopher Petzold
LAB HEAD: Christopher J. Petzold
PROVIDER: PXD062361 | Pride | 2025-06-06
REPOSITORIES: Pride
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