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  • noun organic chemistry The univalent radical CH3(CH2)13- derived from myristyl alcohol

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  • Chan CC, Zhang S, Cagatay T, Wharton KA Jr (2007) Cell-autonomous, myristyl-independent activity of the Drosophila Wnt/Wingless antagonist Naked cuticle (Nkd).

    PLoS ONE Alerts: New Articles Jianhui Guo et al. 2009

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