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Mechanical Tension Mobilizes Lgr6+ Epidermal Stem Cells to Drive Skin Growth

ABSTRACT: This SuperSeries is composed of the SubSeries listed below.

ORGANISM(S): Mus musculus

PROVIDER: GSE186774 | GEO | 2021/12/30

REPOSITORIES: GEO

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