TCR-engineered T cells targeting a shared β-catenin mutation eradicate solid tumors in vivo
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ORGANISM(S): Homo Sapiens (human)
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The Trung Tran
LAB HEAD: Johanna Olweus
PROVIDER: PXD054276 | Pride | 2025-07-15
REPOSITORIES: Pride
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