Identification and partial characterization of phospholipases in isolated adrenocortical cells. The effects of synacthen [corticotropin-(1--24)-tetracosapeptide] and calcium ions.
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SUBMITTER: Laychock SG
PROVIDER: S-EPMC1164856 | biostudies-other | 1977 Jun
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