Validated Determination of NRG1 Ig-like Domain Structure by Mass Spectrometry Coupled with Computational Modeling
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INSTRUMENT(S): Orbitrap Fusion ETD
ORGANISM(S): Neuregulin (nrg1)
SUBMITTER: 
Joshua S. Sharp
PROVIDER: MSV000089169 | MassIVE | Wed Mar 30 22:09:00 BST 2022
REPOSITORIES: MassIVE
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