Structural basis for specific recognition of pre-snRNA by Gemin5.
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SUBMITTER: Tang X
PROVIDER: S-EPMC5143419 | biostudies-literature | 2016 Dec
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Structural basis for specific recognition of pre-snRNA by Gemin5.
Tang Xuhua X Bharath Sakshibeedu R SR Piao Shunfu S Tan Vanessa Qianmin VQ Bowler Matthew W MW Song Haiwei H
Cell research 20161111 12
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