Mechanisms of pathogenic podocin in Nephrotic Syndrome reveal discrete trafficking and degradation Pathways
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ORGANISM(S): Homo Sapiens
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Gavin I Welsh
PROVIDER: PXD060896 | iProX | Mon Feb 17 00:00:00 GMT 2025
REPOSITORIES: iProX
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