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The Structure, Function, and Inhibition of Influenza Virus Neuraminidase

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Garman, E., Laver, G. (2005). The Structure, Function, and Inhibition of Influenza Virus Neuraminidase. In: Fischer, W.B. (eds) Viral Membrane Proteins: Structure, Function, and Drug Design. Protein Reviews, vol 1. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/0-387-28146-0_17

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