Generic Signals and Specific Outcomes Signaling through Ca2+, Calcineurin, and NF-AT

@article{Crabtree1999GenericSA,
  title={Generic Signals and Specific Outcomes Signaling through Ca2+, Calcineurin, and NF-AT},
  author={Gerald R. Crabtree},
  journal={Cell},
  year={1999},
  volume={96},
  pages={611-614}
}
  • G. Crabtree
  • Published 5 March 1999
  • Biology, Chemistry
  • Cell
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