Computer program for the expression of the kinetic equations of enzyme reactions as functions of the rate constants and the initial concentrations.
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SUBMITTER: Varon R
PROVIDER: S-EPMC1131808 | biostudies-other | 1990 Sep
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-other
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