Adrenergic-Thyroid Hormone Interactions Drive Postnatal Thermogenesis and Loss of Mammalian Heart Regenerative Capacity.
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SUBMITTER: Payumo AY
PROVIDER: S-EPMC8457303 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Sep
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Adrenergic-Thyroid Hormone Interactions Drive Postnatal Thermogenesis and Loss of Mammalian Heart Regenerative Capacity.
Payumo Alexander Y AY Chen Xi X Hirose Kentaro K Chen Xiaoxin X Hoang Alison A Khyeam Sheamin S Yu Hongyao H Wang Jiajia J Chen Qing Q Powers Nevan N Chen Li L Bigley Rachel B RB Lovas Jonathan J Hu Guang G Huang Guo N GN
Circulation 20210920 12
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