Proteomic analysis reveals the composition of glutamatergic organelles of auditory inner hair cells
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ABSTRACT:
INSTRUMENT(S): Orbitrap Exploris 480
ORGANISM(S): Mus Musculus (mouse)
TISSUE(S): Cochlear Inner Hair Cell, Inner Ear
SUBMITTER: 
Andreia P. Cepeda
LAB HEAD: Henning Urlaub
PROVIDER: PXD046664 | Pride | 2024-02-09
REPOSITORIES: Pride
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