PCIF1-mediated deposition of 5-cap N6,2-O-dimethyladenosine in ACE2 and TMPRSS2 mRNA regulates susceptibility to SARS-CoV-2 infection
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ORGANISM(S): Homo sapiens
PROVIDER: GSE208533 | GEO | 2022/11/30
REPOSITORIES: GEO
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