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Original Article

Over-expression of genes coding for proline oxidase, riboflavin kinase, cytochrome c oxidase and an MFS transporter induced by acriflavin in Trichophyton rubrum

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Pages 135-139 | Received 14 Jun 2007, Published online: 09 Jul 2009

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