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Lhx2 is essential for effective Sonic Hedgehog signaling in early retinal development.
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TLR2 helps control hair growth and regeneration, and its reduction with age or obesity can impair hair growth.
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OCT4B1 and SOX-2 levels are higher in Crohn's and ulcerative colitis patients, possibly aiding tissue repair.
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