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Inactivation of Pathogens via Visible-Light Photolysis of Riboflavin-5′-Phosphate
Published on: April 6, 2022
Use of riboflavin for photoinactivation of pathogens in blood components
1Gambro BCT, Inc, Lakewood, CO 80215, USA. bob.schuyler@gambrobct.com
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