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    Cell Biology of the Ubiquitin-Proteasome System
    Cell Biology of the Ubiquitin-Proteasome System
    Cell Biology of the Ubiquitin-Proteasome System
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    The third of four volumes discusses the role of ubiquitin-mediated protein breakdown in cellular regulation and physiology. Required reading for molecular biologists, cell biologists and physiologists with an interest in the topic.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherWiley
    Release dateJun 25, 2008
    ISBN9783527620296
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