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Lau, P.S., Li, Y. (2013). Exploration of Structure-Switching in the Design of Aptamer Biosensors. In: Gu, M., Kim, HS. (eds) Biosensors Based on Aptamers and Enzymes. Advances in Biochemical Engineering/Biotechnology, vol 140. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/10_2013_223

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