Genetic and scRNA-seq Analysis Reveals Distinct Cell Populations that Contribute to Salivary Gland Development and Maintenance
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ORGANISM(S): Mus musculus
PROVIDER: GSE113466 | GEO | 2018/11/19
REPOSITORIES: GEO
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