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Deleting the MAD2L1 gene in mice led to rapid tumor growth despite chromosomal instability.
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November 2018 in “Cell reports” The study concluded that specific proteins are necessary to maintain the structure that holds epithelial cells tightly together.
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Meis2 is essential for touch sensation and nerve function in mice.