The viral defense gene RNaseL acts as a regeneration repressor
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ORGANISM(S): Homo Sapiens (human)
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Mehari Weldemariam
LAB HEAD: Dr. Maureen Kane
PROVIDER: PXD036948 | Pride | 2025-02-11
REPOSITORIES: Pride
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