TGF-Beta-induced Dact1 Biomolecular Condensates Repress Wnt Signaling via Multivalent Protein-Protein Interactions
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INSTRUMENT(S): Q Exactive HF
ORGANISM(S): Homo Sapiens (human)
TISSUE(S): Cell Culture, Bone Marrow
DISEASE(S): Breast Cancer
SUBMITTER: 
Katelyn Cook
LAB HEAD: Cristea, Ileana
PROVIDER: PXD019271 | Pride | 2021-01-18
REPOSITORIES: Pride
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