Promoter DNA-affinity purification
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ABSTRACT:
INSTRUMENT(S): Q Exactive HF
ORGANISM(S): Drosophila Melanogaster (fruit Fly)
SUBMITTER: 
Richard Imre
LAB HEAD: Alexander Stark
PROVIDER: PXD028090 | Pride | 2023-02-16
REPOSITORIES: Pride
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