From intestine to beyond: Salmonella entry factors display distinct transcription pattern upon infection in murine models
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SUBMITTER: Koczerka M
PROVIDER: S-EPMC10791514 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
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