Kinase activities in pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma with prognostic and therapeutic avenues
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INSTRUMENT(S): Q Exactive HF
ORGANISM(S): Homo Sapiens (human)
TISSUE(S): Pancreas
SUBMITTER: 
Thang Pham
LAB HEAD: Connie Jimenez
PROVIDER: PXD043111 | Pride | 2024-04-23
REPOSITORIES: Pride
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