Citrullinated epitopes identified on tumor MHC class II by peptide elution stimulate both regulatory and Th1 responses and require careful selection for optimal tumor therapy
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INSTRUMENT(S): LTQ Orbitrap XL
ORGANISM(S): Mus Musculus (mouse)
SUBMITTER: 
Ana Marcu
LAB HEAD: Lindy G Durrant
PROVIDER: PXD029029 | Pride | 2021-11-24
REPOSITORIES: Pride
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