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Lhx2 is a crucial regulator of the Sonic Hedgehog signaling in early mouse retinal development.
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July 2008 in “Experimental Dermatology” The study concluded that a protein important for hair strength is regulated by certain molecular processes and is affected by growth phases.
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Lhx2 is essential for effective Sonic Hedgehog signaling in early retinal development.
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December 1998 in “Journal of Cell Science” The LEF-1 binding site enhances gene expression in hair follicles, with other proteins aiding specific regulation.
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