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. 1988 Sep;52(3):305–317. doi: 10.1128/mr.52.3.305-317.1988

Multiplicity of beta-1,4-xylanase in microorganisms: functions and applications.

K K Wong, L U Tan, J N Saddler
PMCID: PMC373146  PMID: 3141761

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