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. 1965 Aug;54(2):608–615. doi: 10.1073/pnas.54.2.608

Alkylation of polyribonucleotides: the biological, physical, and chemical properties of alkylated polyuridylic acid.

C W Abell, L A Rosini, M R Ramseur
PMCID: PMC219711  PMID: 5324395

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