Genetic characterization of a missense mutation in the X-linked TAF7L gene in an oligozoospermic man
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ORGANISM(S): Mus musculus
PROVIDER: GSE186296 | GEO | 2022/08/03
REPOSITORIES: GEO
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Project description:Genetic characterization of a missense mutation in the X-linked TAF7L gene in an oligozoospermic man
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