Regulator of G protein signaling contributes to the development and aflatoxin biosynthesis in Aspergillus flavus through the regulation of Gα activity.
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ORGANISM(S): Aspergillus flavus
PROVIDER: GSE196717 | GEO | 2022/02/21
REPOSITORIES: GEO
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