Molecular Recognition by Pillar[5]arenes: Evidence for Simultaneous Electrostatic and Hydrophobic Interactions.
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SUBMITTER: Gomez-Gonzalez B
PROVIDER: S-EPMC8777861 | biostudies-literature |
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