Functional Analysis of Vitamin D Receptor Using Adenovirus Vector

    Satoko Kise, Ayano Iijima, Chika Nagao … Toshiyuki Sakaki
    Studysummary In this study, only Vdr-knockout rats showed both abnormal skin formation and alopecia, which may provide insights into vitamin D receptor function and its role in the hair growth cycle.
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