Spatial multi-omics in skeletal muscle unravel complex myofiber architecture
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INSTRUMENT(S): solariX, rapifleX
ORGANISM(S): Mus Musculus (mouse)
TISSUE(S): Skeletal Muscle
SUBMITTER: 
Clara Martinez Mir
LAB HEAD: Niels Geijsen
PROVIDER: PXD048809 | Pride | 2024-09-27
REPOSITORIES: Pride
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