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Xanthine oxidase is a peroxynitrite synthase: newlyidentified roles for a very old enzyme

Timothy M. MillarDepartment of Medical Sciences University of Bath, Bath , UK
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Janos M. KanczlerDepartment of Medical Sciences University of Bath, Bath , UK
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Tulin BodamyaliDepartment of Medical Sciences University of Bath, Bath , UK
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David R. BlakeDepartment of Medical Sciences University of Bath, Bath , UK and Royal National Hospital for Rheumatic Diseases, Bath, UK
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Cliff R. StevensDepartment of Medical Sciences University of Bath, Bath , UK and Royal National Hospital for Rheumatic Diseases, Bath, UK
Pages 65-70 | Published online: 19 Jul 2013

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