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Note on oscillations of turbidity in a precipitation reaction system of thyroxine

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A model for a precipitation reaction system is presented in which all steps are reversible monomolecular or bimolecular reactions. Under certain conditions, quasi-stable oscillations in turbidity can occur, as has been observed in the precipitation of thyroxine.

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    H. D. Landahl

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Landahl, H.D. Note on oscillations of turbidity in a precipitation reaction system of thyroxine. Bltn Mathcal Biology 36, 601–604 (1974). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02463272

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