Zfp281 is essential for epiblast maturation through a cell autonomous effect.
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SUBMITTER: Zang R
PROVIDER: S-EPMC9085266 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jan
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Zfp281 is essential for epiblast maturation through a cell autonomous effect.
Zang Ruge R Huang Xin X Li Dan D Zhou Hongwei H Gao Shaorong S Wang Jianlong J
Journal of genetics and genomics = Yi chuan xue bao 20210917 1
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