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Inhibition of Photo-inactivation of Taka-amylase A by Halogen Ions

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RIBOFLAVIN is known as a favourable sensitizer in various photochemical reactions such as photo-oxidation of vitamins1, plant growth hormone2–4 and deoxyribo-nucleic acid5, and photo-inactivation of amylase6,7,13.

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TOMITA, G., KIM, S. Inhibition of Photo-inactivation of Taka-amylase A by Halogen Ions. Nature 207, 975–976 (1965). https://doi.org/10.1038/207975a0

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