The trade-off hypothesis of oocyte quantity and quality in gonadotropin-stimulated ovarian regime: proteome profile of superovulated vs naturally ovulated mouse oocytes
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ABSTRACT:
INSTRUMENT(S): Q Exactive HF
ORGANISM(S): Mus Musculus (mouse)
TISSUE(S): Embryo, Early Embryonic Cell, Oocyte
SUBMITTER: 
Hannes Drexler
LAB HEAD: Hannes C. A. Drexler
PROVIDER: PXD021331 | Pride | 2021-12-15
REPOSITORIES: Pride
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