Dual-mechanism ERK1/2 inhibitors exploit a distinct binding mode to block phosphorylation and nuclear accumulation of ERK1/2, resulting in enhanced potency
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ORGANISM(S): Homo sapiens
SUBMITTER: Harpreet Saini
PROVIDER: E-MTAB-7959 | biostudies-arrayexpress |
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-arrayexpress
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