HERV1-env dependent unfolded protein response activation is a potential initiator of T cell autoreactivity in autoimmune liver disease.
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ORGANISM(S): Homo sapiens
PROVIDER: GSE135410 | GEO | 2022/08/02
REPOSITORIES: GEO
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