Ian C. Lennon*, PhD, is a scientist and technology leader, Nicholas B. Johnson, PhD, is a business development and marketing manager, and Paul H. Moran, PhD, is a research specialist at Chirotech Technology Ltd., Dowpharma, Unit 162, Cambridge Science Park, Milton Road, Cambridge,
UK, tel. + 44 (0) 1223.728037, fax +44 (0)1223.506701 ILennon@dow.com
.
*To whom all correspondence should be addressed.
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