Haemolysis induced by tyrosine crystals: Modifiers and inhibitors.
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SUBMITTER: Goldsmith LA
PROVIDER: S-EPMC1163931 | biostudies-other | 1976 Jul
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-other
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