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YAP/TAZ inhibition induces metabolic and signaling rewiring resulting in new targetable vulnerabilities in NF2-deficient tumor cells

ABSTRACT: YAP/TAZ inhibition induces metabolic and signaling rewiring resulting in new targetable vulnerabilities in NF2-deficient tumor cells

PROVIDER: PRJNA516397 | ENA |

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