Loss of Jagged1 in mature endothelial cells causes vascular dysfunction with alterations in smooth muscle phenotypes
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ORGANISM(S): Mus musculus
PROVIDER: GSE209736 | GEO | 2022/08/01
REPOSITORIES: GEO
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