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. 1953 Jan;53(1):140–148. doi: 10.1042/bj0530140

Studies on the metabolism of semen. 8. Ergothioneine as a normal constituent of boar seminal plasma. Purification and crystallization. Site of formation and function

T Mann 1, E Leone 1,*
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