Молекулярные факторы поддержания и активации «молодого» фенотипа клеток-источников регенерации тканей глаза

Финансирование

Работа выполнена в рамках Государственного задания Института биологии развития им. Н.К. Кольцова РАН № 0108-2018-0003.

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Автор заявляет об отсутствии конфликта интересов.

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