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Publication Wu et al. (2013): summary
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Complete Citation

Wu, D., B. Hu, C. Wen, G. Lin, Z. Tao et al. 2013. Gene identification and recombinant protein of a lysozyme from freshwater mussel Cristaria plicata. Fish & Shellfish Immunology 34: 1033-1041. Available electronically.

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Cristaria plicata

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