HNSCC cell lines for CoGAPS matrix factorization algorithm identifies AP-2alpha as a feedback mechanism from therapeutic inhibition of the EGFR network
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PROVIDER: GSE62027 | GEO | 2017/06/12
SECONDARY ACCESSION(S): PRJNA262974
REPOSITORIES: GEO
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