Medium-chain dicarboxylic acids: chemistry, pharmacological properties, and applications in modern pharmaceutical and

Zhengrui Liao1, Yu-Kee Yeoh2, Thaigarajan Parumasivam3

  • 1Food Technology Division, School of Industrial Technology, Universiti Sains Malaysia 11800 USM Penang Malaysia 670058674@qq.com.

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|May 29, 2024
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