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Biotechnological Patents Applications of the Deuterium Oxide in Human Health

Reysla M da S Mariano1, Wendell C Bila1, Maria Jaciara F Trindade1

  • 1Universidade Federal de São João Del-Rei (UFSJ/CCO), Laboratório de Biotecnologia de Microrganismos, Divinópolis, MG, 35501-296. Brazil.

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