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Biosensors Based on Aptamers and Enzymes

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Kim, Y.S., Gu, M.B. (2013). Advances in Aptamer Screening and Small Molecule Aptasensors. In: Gu, M., Kim, HS. (eds) Biosensors Based on Aptamers and Enzymes. Advances in Biochemical Engineering/Biotechnology, vol 140. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/10_2013_225

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