Cognition-Associated Structural Changes Across the Neuroproteome in a Rodent Model of Aging are Correlated with Reduced Refolding Capacity ---- Cognition
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ORGANISM(S): Rattus Norvegicus (rat)
TISSUE(S): Brain
DISEASE(S): Disease Free
SUBMITTER: 
Haley Tarbox
LAB HEAD: Stephen David Fried
PROVIDER: PXD052770 | Pride | 2025-07-12
REPOSITORIES: Pride
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