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Research Article| Volume 1, ISSUE 4, P685-698, December 1981

Riboflavin

  • George E. Nichoalds
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    Corresponding author: Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Tennessee Center for the Health Sciences, 800 Madison Avenue, Memphis, Tennessee 38163
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    Associate Professor, Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Tennessee Center for the Health Sciences, Memphis, Tennessee
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DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/S0272-2712(18)31074-6
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      Common causes of riboflavin deficiency and individuals in whom ariboflavinosis is more likely to occur are identified. Assays to assess riboflavin status are evaluated and guidelines for the interpretation of results provided.
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