On-demand GLUT3 expression augments CAR-T cell metabolic fitness and antitumor efficacy whereas preventing toxicity in glioblastoma
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PROVIDER: GSE320375 | GEO | 2026/04/16
REPOSITORIES: GEO
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Project description:On-demand GLUT3 expression augments CAR-T cell metabolic fitness and antitumor efficacy whereas preventing toxicity in glioblastoma
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