Lectin-based SP3 technology enables N-glycoproteomics analysis
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ABSTRACT:
INSTRUMENT(S): Orbitrap Fusion Lumos
ORGANISM(S): Mus Musculus (mouse)
TISSUE(S): Testis, Oocyte
SUBMITTER: 
Yueshuai Guo
LAB HEAD: Xuejiang Guo
PROVIDER: PXD047610 | Pride | 2024-04-10
REPOSITORIES: Pride
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