Dermal reprogramming through epidermal activation of beta-catenin
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ORGANISM(S): Mus musculus
PROVIDER: GSE32966 | GEO | 2011/10/13
SECONDARY ACCESSION(S): PRJNA146527
REPOSITORIES: GEO
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