RNA interference uncouples the function of a long noncoding RNA product from that of its transcription: HB2 and SUM159 cells
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ORGANISM(S): Homo sapiens
SUBMITTER: Suraj Menon
PROVIDER: E-GEOD-60563 | biostudies-arrayexpress |
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-arrayexpress
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