BDNF stimulation of protein synthesis in cortical neurons requires the eIF4E kinase Mnk1
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ORGANISM(S): Mus_musculus_viruses, Mouse
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Johnston H, et al.
PROVIDER: GPM11210031207 | GPMDB |
REPOSITORIES: GPMDB
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