Thermodynamic Cards of Classic NADH Models and Their Related Photoexcited States Releasing Hydrides in Nine

Bao-Chen Qian1, Xiao-Qing Zhu2, Guang-Bin Shen1

  • 1College of Medical Engineering, Jining Medical University, Jining 272000, China.

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