Effect of HERV-R env Knockout on Tumorigenic Characteristics of Colorectal Cancer Cells
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ORGANISM(S): Homo sapiens
PROVIDER: GSE285815 | GEO | 2025/01/08
REPOSITORIES: GEO
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