Siah2-dependent concerted activity of HIF and FoxA2 regulates formation of neuroendocrine prostate tumors
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ORGANISM(S): Mus musculus
PROVIDER: GSE18478 | GEO | 2010/07/13
SECONDARY ACCESSION(S): PRJNA120215
REPOSITORIES: GEO
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