Multiomics analysis revealed proteomic subtyping of hepatocellular carcinoma guide the precise therapy of sorafenib
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ORGANISM(S): Homo Sapiens
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Xiaolong Liu
PROVIDER: PXD046519 | iProX | Mon Oct 30 00:00:00 GMT 2023
REPOSITORIES: iProX
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