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Research Article

Improved model systems for bacterial membranes from differing species: Theimportance of varying composition in PE/PG/cardiolipin ternary mixtures

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Pages 207-217 | Received 07 Feb 2012, Accepted 24 May 2012, Published online: 26 Jul 2012

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