The role of reversible phosphorylation in the hormonal control of phenylalanine hydroxylase in isolated rat proximal kidney tubules.
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SUBMITTER: Richardson SC
PROVIDER: S-EPMC1134225 | biostudies-other | 1993 Jun
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