Two-factor authentication underpins the precision of piRNA-directed LINE1 DNA methylation
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ORGANISM(S): Mus Musculus (mouse)
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Juan Zou
LAB HEAD: Prof. Juri Rappsilber
PROVIDER: PXD041135 | Pride | 2024-09-08
REPOSITORIES: Pride
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