NBR1 is dispensable for PARK2-mediated mitophagy regardless of the presence or absence of SQSTM1.
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SUBMITTER: Shi J
PROVIDER: S-EPMC4632303 | biostudies-other | 2015 Oct
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-other
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