A method for targeting a specified segment of DNA to a bacterial microorganelle
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INSTRUMENT(S): solariX
ORGANISM(S): Escherichia Coli
SUBMITTER: 
Matej Butala
LAB HEAD: Matej Butala
PROVIDER: PXD035877 | Pride | 2022-08-11
REPOSITORIES: Pride
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