Functional genetic analysis of the Plasmodium falciparum deoxyxylulose 5-phosphate reductoisomerase gene.

Functional genetic analysis of the Plasmodium falciparum deoxyxylulose 5-phosphate reductoisomerase gene.
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10.1016/j.molbiopara.2009.12.001
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2010-04
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1.5
通讯作者:
Van Voorhis, Wesley C.
Van Voorhis, Wesley C.
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医学4区
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Odom, Audrey R.;Van Voorhis, Wesley C.

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