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Single cell RNA sequence discover the musculoskeletal tissue cell atlas during limb development

ABSTRACT: By using single cell RNA-seq,We dissect the cellular heterogeneity and transcriptome profiles during limb development, and reveal the characteristic features of limb development and musculoskeletal stem/progenitor cell populations involved in limb lineage development. Our study therefore systematically decoded molecular markers and cellular program of limb development that would shed lights on limb developmental biology.

ORGANISM(S): Mus musculus

PROVIDER: GSE108612 | GEO | 2020/12/28

REPOSITORIES: GEO

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