Stereoselective Self-Assembly of DNA Binding Helicates Directed by the Viral β-Annulus Trimeric Peptide Motif.
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SUBMITTER: Gomez-Gonzalez J
PROVIDER: S-EPMC8485332 | biostudies-literature |
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