Widespread nuclease contamination in commonly used oxygen-scavenging systems.
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SUBMITTER: Senavirathne G
PROVIDER: S-EPMC4640458 | biostudies-literature | 2015 Oct
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Widespread nuclease contamination in commonly used oxygen-scavenging systems.
Senavirathne Gayan G Liu Jiaquan J Lopez Miguel A MA Hanne Jeungphill J Martin-Lopez Juana J Lee Jong-Bong JB Yoder Kristine E KE Fishel Richard R
Nature methods 20151001 10
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