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Assessment of Antioxidant Activity by Using Different In Vitro Methods

K. Schlesier Friedrich-Schiller-University Jena, Institute of Nutrition, Dornburger Str. 29, 07743 Jena, Germany
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M. Harwat Friedrich-Schiller-University Jena, Institute of Nutrition, Dornburger Str. 29, 07743 Jena, Germany
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V. Böhm Friedrich-Schiller-University Jena, Institute of Nutrition, Dornburger Str. 29, 07743 Jena, Germany
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R. Bitsch Friedrich-Schiller-University Jena, Institute of Nutrition, Dornburger Str. 29, 07743 Jena, Germany
Pages 177-187 | Published online: 07 Jul 2009

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