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Posttranslational Modifications of p62/SQSTM1 in Health and Disease

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The paper

Wang W, Jiang X, Qiu R et al.

MedComm

doi.org/10.1002/mco2.70949

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Relevance: Relevant
Newsworthiness: Routine
Evidence: Review
Status: Peer-reviewed

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