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A pathway map of AXL receptor-mediated signaling network

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We thank Karnataka Biotechnology and Information Technology Services (KBITS), Government of Karnataka, for the support to Center for Systems Biology and Molecular Medicine at Yenepoya (Deemed to be University) under the Biotechnology Skill Enhancement Programme in Multiomics Technology (BiSEP GO ITD 02 MDA 2017). RDAB is a recipient of the Senior Research Fellowship from the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), Government of India. AP is a recipient of the Junior Research Fellowship from the University Grants Commission (UGC), Government of India.

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Dagamajalu, S., Rex, D.A.B., Palollathil, A. et al. A pathway map of AXL receptor-mediated signaling network. J. Cell Commun. Signal. 15, 143–148 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12079-020-00580-5

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