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Microsomal epoxide hydrolase

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(2009). Microsomal epoxide hydrolase. In: Chang, A. (eds) Class 3 Hydrolases. Springer Handbook of Enzymes, vol S5. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-540-85703-7_36

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