Candida albicans Cells: Control vs. BDSF (Cis-2-dodecenoic acid) treatment
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ORGANISM(S): Candida albicans SC5314
PROVIDER: GSE137546 | GEO | 2019/09/18
REPOSITORIES: GEO
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