Splicing factor ESRP1 controls ER-positive breast cancer by altering metabolic pathways.
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SUBMITTER: Dr. Yesim Gokmen-Polar
PROVIDER: S-SCDT-EMBOR-2018-46078-T | biostudies-other |
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