LINE-1 elements are derepressed in senescent cells and elicit a chronic Type-I Interferon response
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ORGANISM(S): Homo sapiens
PROVIDER: GSE109700 | GEO | 2018/10/26
REPOSITORIES: GEO
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Project description:LINE-1 elements are derepressed in senescent cells and elicit a chronic Type-I Interferon response
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