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Redox sensitive epidithiodioxopiperazines in biological mechanisms of toxicity

C.L.L. ChaiDepartment of Chemistry The Faculties, Australian National University, ACT , Australia
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P. WaringDivision of Cell Biology and Immunology John Curtin School of Medical Research, Australian National University, ACT , Australia
Pages 257-264 | Published online: 19 Jul 2013

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