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December 2009 in “Organic and Biomolecular Chemistry” Mercuric triflate is an effective catalyst for various organic reactions, working well at room temperature with high yields.
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May 2001 in “Current problems in dermatology” Keratin proteins in epithelial cells are dynamic and crucial for cell processes and disease understanding.
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July 2015 in “PLoS ONE” The study revealed the detailed structure of a keratin dimer, aiding understanding of how intermediate filament proteins function.