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8. Phenolic oxidative coupling:              554

Many NPs are produced by coupling of two or
 more phenolic systems. The process is
 rationalized by means of free radical
 reactions, and brought about by oxidase
 enzymes such as peroxidases and cytochrome
 P-450.
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