A Simple and Novel Strategy for the Production of a Pan-specific Antiserum against Elapid Snakes of Asia.

• Main Authors: Kavi Ratanabanangkoon (Author), Kae Yi Tan (Author), Sukanya Eursakun (Author), Choo Hock Tan (Author), Pavinee Simsiriwong (Author), Teeraporn Pamornsakda (Author), Witthawat Wiriyarat (Author), Chaiya Klinpayom (Author), Nget Hong Tan (Author)
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• Udgivet: Public Library of Science (PLoS), 2016-04-01T00:00:00Z.
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