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Original Articles

Overview of Marine Toxin Research in Cuba

C. Alvarez Centro de Estudio de Proteínas, Facultad de Biología, Universidad de La Habana, Habana, Cuba
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M. Tejuca Centro de Estudio de Proteínas, Facultad de Biología, Universidad de La Habana, Habana, Cuba
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I.F. Pazos Centro de Estudio de Proteínas, Facultad de Biología, Universidad de La Habana, Habana, Cuba
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M.E. Lanio Centro de Estudio de Proteínas, Facultad de Biología, Universidad de La Habana, Habana, Cuba
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A. Garateix Ministerio de Ciencia Tecnología y Medio Ambiente, Centro de Bioactivos Marinos, La Habana, Cuba
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A. Aneiros Ministerio de Ciencia Tecnología y Medio Ambiente, Centro de Bioactivos Marinos, La Habana, Cuba
Pages 117-136 | Published online: 15 Sep 2010

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