Infection signaling and antimicrobial wound care in a predatory ant
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ABSTRACT:
INSTRUMENT(S): Orbitrap Fusion
ORGANISM(S): Megaponera Analis
TISSUE(S): Hemolymph, Secretory Cell
SUBMITTER: 
Patrice Waridel
LAB HEAD: Erik Frank
PROVIDER: PXD033003 | Pride | 2023-12-05
REPOSITORIES: Pride
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