Beyond a Linear Structure: The Tubular Organization of the Tripartite Attachment Complex and the Functional Role of TAC53
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ORGANISM(S): Trypanosoma Brucei
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Falk Butter
LAB HEAD: Falk Butter
PROVIDER: PXD061646 | Pride | 2025-08-04
REPOSITORIES: Pride
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