Epitranscriptomic m6A reader HNRNPC amplifies oxidative stress–autophagy dysregulation and aggravates placental dysfunction in preeclampsia
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ORGANISM(S): Homo Sapiens
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Qiying Zhu
PROVIDER: PXD076549 | iProX | Fri Apr 03 00:00:00 BST 2026
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