The kinesin Kif21b regulates radial migration of cortical projection neurons through a non-canonical function on actin cytoskeleton.
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INSTRUMENT(S): Orbitrap Exploris 480
ORGANISM(S): Mus Musculus (mouse)
TISSUE(S): Permanent Cell Line Cell
DISEASE(S): Disease Free
SUBMITTER: 
Luc Negroni
LAB HEAD: Juliette Godin
PROVIDER: PXD042855 | Pride | 2023-07-04
REPOSITORIES: Pride
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