Shiga toxin-positive extracellular vesicles induce higher mortality and more kidney injury than free toxin
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ORGANISM(S): Homo Sapiens (human)
TISSUE(S): Cell Culture
SUBMITTER: 
Markus Wendler
LAB HEAD: Diana Karpman
PROVIDER: PXD065687 | Pride | 2026-06-23
REPOSITORIES: Pride
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