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Original Articles

Nitric Oxide (NO) and Lactic Acid Bacteria-Contributions to Health, Food Quality, and Safety

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Pages 313-329 | Received 04 Jun 2004, Accepted 08 Mar 2005, Published online: 06 Feb 2007

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