The distinct roles of the nucleus and nucleus-cytoskeleton connections in three-dimensional cell migration.
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SUBMITTER: Khatau SB
PROVIDER: S-EPMC3388469 | biostudies-other | 2012
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-other
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