Chemical characterization of the proteins and glycoproteins of mouse liver plasma membranes solubilized by sequential extraction with aqueous and organic solvents.
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SUBMITTER: Gurd JW
PROVIDER: S-EPMC1178400 | biostudies-other | 1972 Feb
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