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Chemical aspects of the matrix concept in calcified tissue organisation

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Eastoe, J.E. Chemical aspects of the matrix concept in calcified tissue organisation. Calc. Tis Res. 2, 1–19 (1968). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02279189

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