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Title: Effect of melatonin and cholesterol on the structure of DOPC and DPPC membranes

Journal Article · · Biochimica et Biophysica Acta. Biomembranes

Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
Grant/Contract Number:
AC05-00OR2275
OSTI ID:
1209757
Journal Information:
Biochimica et Biophysica Acta. Biomembranes, Journal Name: Biochimica et Biophysica Acta. Biomembranes Vol. 1828 Journal Issue: 9; ISSN 0005-2736
Publisher:
ElsevierCopyright Statement
Country of Publication:
Netherlands
Language:
English
Citation Metrics:
Cited by: 79 works
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Web of Science

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