Drosophila Schneider S2 cell TFIIA-L Immunoprecipitation
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INSTRUMENT(S): Orbitrap Exploris 480
ORGANISM(S): Drosophila Melanogaster (fruit Fly)
SUBMITTER: 
Richard Imre
LAB HEAD: Alexander Stark
PROVIDER: PXD028094 | Pride | 2023-02-16
REPOSITORIES: Pride
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