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Determining the mechanism of ATF4-mediated myofiber atrophy

ABSTRACT: This SuperSeries is composed of the SubSeries listed below.

ORGANISM(S): Mus musculus

PROVIDER: GSE20104 | GEO | 2010/01/30

SECONDARY ACCESSION(S): PRJNA124353

REPOSITORIES: GEO

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