The transcription factor Mef2d regulates B:T synapse-dependent GC-Tfh differentiation and IL-21-mediated humoral immunity
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ORGANISM(S): Mus musculus
PROVIDER: GSE220287 | GEO | 2023/07/06
REPOSITORIES: GEO
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