Ribose and its Effect on Energy Recovery in Heart and Skeletal Muscle

by Terri L. Butler, Ph.D.
Bioenergy, Inc.

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Use of ribose is authorized by Bioenergy, Inc. under U.S. patents 4,605,644; 4,719,201; 6,159,942; 6,159,943 and others pending.

Bioenergy, Inc., December 2000.

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