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On the role of formate in the biosynthesis of erythromycin

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Majer, J., Půza, M., Komersová, I. et al. On the role of formate in the biosynthesis of erythromycin. Folia Microbiol 11, 49–50 (1966). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02877156

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