Mode of action studies for a novel anti-leishmania compound
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ABSTRACT:
INSTRUMENT(S): LTQ Orbitrap Velos
ORGANISM(S): Leishmania Donovani
DISEASE(S): Visceral Leishmaniasis
SUBMITTER: 
Michael Urbaniak
LAB HEAD: Ian H Gilbert
PROVIDER: PXD009711 | Pride | 2018-11-30
REPOSITORIES: Pride
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