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Protection by Taurine and Structurally Related Sulfur-Containing Compounds Against Erythrocyte Membrane Damage by Hydrogen Peroxide

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Pokhrel, P.K., Lau-Cam, C.A. (2002). Protection by Taurine and Structurally Related Sulfur-Containing Compounds Against Erythrocyte Membrane Damage by Hydrogen Peroxide. In: Della Corte, L., Huxtable, R.J., Sgaragli, G., Tipton, K.F. (eds) Taurine 4. Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology, vol 483. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/0-306-46838-7_47

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