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Phenotypic expression of 2b myosin heavy chain isoform: a comparative study among species and different muscles

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  1. Dipartimento di Scienze Sperimentali Veterinarie, Università degli Studi di Padova, Padova, Italy

    F. Mascarello, M. Patruno & L. Maccatrozzo

  2. Dipartimento di Anatomia e Fisiologia Umana, Università degli Studi di Padova, Padova, Italy

    L. Toniolo & C. Reggiani

  3. Dipartimento di Scienze Sperimentali Veterinarie, Viale dell’Università 16, 35020, Legnaro, Padova, Italy

    F. Mascarello

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Mascarello, F., Patruno, M., Toniolo, L. et al. Phenotypic expression of 2b myosin heavy chain isoform: a comparative study among species and different muscles. Vet Res Commun 33 (Suppl 1), 105–107 (2009). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11259-009-9301-9

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