An optimized proteomics approach reveals novel alternative proteins in mouse liver development
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INSTRUMENT(S): Orbitrap Exploris 480
ORGANISM(S): Mus Musculus (mouse)
TISSUE(S): Liver
SUBMITTER: 
Ying YANG
LAB HEAD: Qian Zhao
PROVIDER: PXD033940 | Pride | 2022-12-23
REPOSITORIES: Pride
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