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The oncolytic peptide LTX-315 overcomes resistance of cancers to immunotherapy with CTLA4 checkpoint blockade
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Genome sizes and ploidy levels in Mexican cactus pear species Opuntia (Tourn.) Mill. series Streptacanthae Britton et Rose, Leucotrichae DC., Heliabravoanae Scheinvar and Robustae Britton et Rose
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Seasonal modulation of growth hormone mRNA and protein levels in carp pituitary: evidence for two expressed genes
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Improved shake-flask test for the screening of xanthan-producing microorganisms
Baffled 500 ml Erlenmeyer flasks were compared with conventional 2800 ml Fernbach flasks forXanthomonas campestris to produce xanthan. Bacterial growth rates were similar in both types of flask although the Fernb...
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Protein and RNA Content and Synthesis in Embryos and Endosperms from Develo** Triticum duram Seeds
Protein and RNA contents and synthesis were evaluated in the course of wheat grain (T. durum cv. Cappelli) development. Embryos and endosperms were considered separately during five phases from the 20th day af...