Contribution of the Unfolded Protein Response (UPR) transcription factor XBP1 to brain aging
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INSTRUMENT(S): Q Exactive HF
ORGANISM(S): Mus Musculus (mouse)
TISSUE(S): Brain
SUBMITTER: 
Lars Plate
LAB HEAD: Lars Plate
PROVIDER: PXD020539 | Pride | 2022-11-04
REPOSITORIES: Pride
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