Chronic inflammation drives epididymal tertiary lymphoid structure formation and autoimmune fertility disorders
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ORGANISM(S): Mus Musculus (mouse)
TISSUE(S): Sperm
SUBMITTER: 
Maria Agustina Battistone
LAB HEAD: Maria Agustina Battistone
PROVIDER: PXD062944 | Pride | 2025-07-10
REPOSITORIES: pride
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