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The Mediator complex and transcription regulation

Zachary C. PossDepartment of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of Colorado, Boulder, CO, USA
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Christopher C. EbmeierDepartment of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of Colorado, Boulder, CO, USA
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Dylan J. TaatjesDepartment of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of Colorado, Boulder, CO, USACorrespondence[email protected]
Pages 575-608 | Received 14 Jun 2013, Accepted 29 Aug 2013, Published online: 03 Oct 2013

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