Determination of the tubulin composition of microtubules
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INSTRUMENT(S): Orbitrap Fusion Lumos
ORGANISM(S): Homo Sapiens (human)
SUBMITTER: 
Juan Estévez-Gallego
LAB HEAD: Thomas Surrey
PROVIDER: PXD058083 | Pride | 2025-01-09
REPOSITORIES: pride
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