MeDIP-chip from livers, fibroblasts and sperm cells from adult cattle using anti-methylcytosine antibody.
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ORGANISM(S): Bos taurus
PROVIDER: GSE102960 | GEO | 2018/05/03
REPOSITORIES: GEO
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