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The helicase domain of Dicer ensures strict processing of evolutionarily optimized microRNAs

ABSTRACT: The helicase domain of Dicer ensures strict processing of evolutionarily optimized microRNAs

PROVIDER: PRJNA1015729 | ENA |

REPOSITORIES: ENA

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