A novel genetic strategy reveals unexpected roles of the Swi-Snf-like chromatin-remodeling BAF complex in thymocyte development.

A novel genetic strategy reveals unexpected roles of the Swi-Snf-like chromatin-remodeling BAF complex in thymocyte development.
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10.1084/jem.20080938
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2008-11-24
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The Journal of experimental medicine
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Chi T
Chi T
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作者:
Jani A;Wan M;Zhang J;Cui K;Wu J;Preston-Hurlburt P;Khatri R;Zhao K;Chi T

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