Transcriptional network controlled by Candida albicans treated by a gemini quaternary ammonium compound, 1, 5-bis(dodecyl)-1, 1, 3, 5, 5-pentamethyl-3-aza-1, 5-pentanediammonium ditetrafluoroborate (PMT12-BF4)
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ORGANISM(S): Candida albicans
PROVIDER: GSE129191 | GEO | 2020/02/24
REPOSITORIES: GEO
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