Mass spectrometry reflects key aspects of copper-amyloid β chemistry
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ORGANISM(S): Homo Sapiens (human) Mus Musculus (mouse)
SUBMITTER: 
Sarah Brandner
LAB HEAD: Frederik Lermyte
PROVIDER: PXD054600 | Pride | 2025-02-27
REPOSITORIES: Pride
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