Gut-Derived Metabolite Trimethylamine N-Oxide Promotes Inflammation and Fibrosis Following Ischemia/Reperfusion through CCR2-Mediated Macrophage Infiltration
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PROVIDER: GSE244890 | GEO | 2024/09/09
REPOSITORIES: GEO
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