Porphyrin: References & Edit History
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| Type | Description | Contributor | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Article title updated for style. | Nov 11, 2026 | ||
| Add new Web site: National Institute of Science Communication and Information Resources - National Science Digital Library - Porphyrin. | Apr 07, 2016 | ||
| Added information on the structure of porphyrins and on chromoproteins derived from porphyrins. | Oct 16, 2009 | ||
| Article added to new online database. | Jul 20, 1998 |
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