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Genome wide expression profiling and mutagenesis studies reveal an absolute TLR4 and MD-2 requirement for LPS responsiveness dependent upon intermolecular ionic interactions

ABSTRACT: This SuperSeries is composed of the following subset Series: GSE31066: Lipopolysaccharide (LPS) response in macrophages from TLR4-deficient mice GSE31067: Lipopolysaccharide (LPS) response in macrophages from MD-2-deficient mice Refer to individual Series

ORGANISM(S): Mus musculus

SUBMITTER: Harry Björkbacka

PROVIDER: E-GEOD-31078 | biostudies-arrayexpress |

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-arrayexpress

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