Proteomics analysis of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) from multiple sclerosis patients
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ABSTRACT:
INSTRUMENT(S): Q Exactive
ORGANISM(S): Homo Sapiens (human)
TISSUE(S): Cerebrospinal Fluid
DISEASE(S): Multiple Sclerosis
SUBMITTER: 
Annapaola Andolfo
LAB HEAD: Gianvito Martino
PROVIDER: PXD034840 | Pride | 2022-11-18
REPOSITORIES: Pride
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