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Original Article

Aminopeptidase B in Human Gingival Exudate as Affected by Reduced Oral Hygiene and Sugar Diet

Keijo U. Paunio Institute of Dentistry, University of Turku, Finland
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Kauko K. Mäkinen Institute of Dentistry, University of Turku, Finland
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Arje Scheinin Institute of Dentistry, University of Turku, Finland
Pages 583-590 | Received 08 Feb 1971, Published online: 02 Jul 2009

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