Targeting low levels of MIF expression as a potential therapeutic strategy for ALS
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INSTRUMENT(S): Orbitrap Fusion Lumos
ORGANISM(S): Mus Musculus (mouse)
TISSUE(S): Cerebrospinal Fluid
DISEASE(S): Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Type 1
SUBMITTER: 
Leenor Alfahel
LAB HEAD: Adrian Israelson
PROVIDER: PXD046619 | Pride | 2024-05-03
REPOSITORIES: Pride
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