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Analysis of THP-1 cell transcriptome changes induced by Phenylpyruvate, 4-Hydroxyphenylpyruvate and Indole-3-pyruvate

ABSTRACT: We analyzed the mRNA changes iduced by the alpha keto acids Phenylpyruvate (PP), 4-Hydroxyphenylpyruvate (4HPP) or Indole-3-pyruvate (I3P) in THP-1 cells.

ORGANISM(S): Homo sapiens

PROVIDER: GSE161159 | GEO | 2021/03/07

REPOSITORIES: GEO

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