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March 2016 in “Frontiers in Plant Science” Spermidine is essential for plant growth and adaptation to stress.
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June 2012 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” The gene HDC is important for the development of hair follicles in newborn mice.
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August 2008 in “Human molecular genetics online/Human molecular genetics” A position effect on the TRPS1 gene causes excessive hair growth in humans and mice.
April 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” A boy with Oculodentodigital syndrome had a unique GJA1 gene mutation causing his symptoms.
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June 2020 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” The PP2A-B55α protein is essential for brain and skin development in embryos.