ScRNA-seq to examine the reaction of a subpopulation of ependymal cells, EpA cells, to spinal cord injury.
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PROVIDER: GSE192824 | GEO | 2022/01/03
REPOSITORIES: GEO
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Project description:scRNA-seq to examine the reaction of a subpopulation of ependymal cells, EpA cells, to spinal cord injury.
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