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Research Article

Comprehensive COMPARE database reduces allergenic risk of novel food proteins

Rod A. HermanRegulatory and Stewardship, Corteva Agriscience, Indianapolis, Indiana, USACorrespondence[email protected]
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Ping SongRegulatory and Stewardship, Corteva Agriscience, Indianapolis, Indiana, USAView further author information
Pages 112-118 | Received 16 Mar 2022, Accepted 13 May 2022, Published online: 08 Jun 2022

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