4EBP1/2 are active under standard cell culture conditions to regulate the translation of specific mRNAs.
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SUBMITTER: Alasad K
PROVIDER: S-EPMC7659004 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Nov
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4EBP1/2 are active under standard cell culture conditions to regulate the translation of specific mRNAs.
Alasad Khawla K Voeltzke Kai K Levin Liron L Reifenberger Guido G Leprivier Gabriel G Rotblat Barak B
Cell death & disease 20201111 11
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