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Original Article

Gain in functions of mutant Cu,Zn-superoxide dismutases as a causative factor in familial amyotrophic lateral sclerosis: Less reactive oxidant formation but high spontaneous aggregation and precipitation

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Pages 65-73 | Received 17 Nov 1999, Published online: 07 Jul 2009

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