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A weak link in metabolism: the metabolic capacity for glycine biosynthesis does not satisfy the need for collagen synthesis

Meléndez-Hevia, Enrique, de Paz-Lugo, Patricia, Cornish-Bowden, Athel, Cárdenas, María Luz·2009·Journal of Biosciences
DOI 10.1007/s12038-009-0100-9
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Meléndez-Hevia, E., de Paz-Lugo, P., Cornish-Bowden, A., & Cárdenas, M. L.
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2009-12
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34
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853-872
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  • 0973-7138
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