Structural models for the metal centers in the nitrogenase molybdenum-iron protein.

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Published in Science on September 18, 1992

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J Kim1, D C Rees

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1: Division of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, California Institute of Technology, Pasadena 91125.

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