Fine tuning of globin gene expression by DNA methylation.

Fine tuning of globin gene expression by DNA methylation.
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10.1371/journal.pone.0000046
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2006-12-20
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3.7
通讯作者:
Cedar, Howard
Cedar, Howard
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综合性期刊3区
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Goren, Alon;Simchen, Giora;Fibach, Eitan;Szabo, Piroska E.;Tanimoto, Keiji;Chakalova, Lyubomira;Pfeifer, Gerd P.;Fraser, Peter J.;Engel, James D.;Cedar, Howard

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