Proteomic Investigations into Adult Polyglucosan Body Disease
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ABSTRACT:
INSTRUMENT(S): LTQ Orbitrap Elite
ORGANISM(S): Homo Sapiens (human)
TISSUE(S): Leukocyte, Blood
DISEASE(S): Neurodegenerative Disease
SUBMITTER: 
Kathleen Lundberg
LAB HEAD: Marvin Natowicz
PROVIDER: PXD012558 | Pride | 2023-11-08
REPOSITORIES: Pride
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