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Jul 2016
1h 4m

I Like to Cupric, Cupric!

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This episode we take a closer look at how copper plays an important role in our bodies and learn a little history from the Bronze Age to brewage. Article: Dioxygen Binding, Activation, and Reduction to H2O by Cu Enzymes DOI: 10.1021/acs.inorgchem.6b01034 Inorg. Chem. 2016, 55, 6364−6375 Questions or comments? E-mail us at stereotopicalchem@gmail.com Check ... Show More
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