Identification of Dkk4 as a Target of Eda-A1/Edar Pathway Reveals an Unexpected Role of Ectodysplasin as Inhibitor of Wnt Signaling in Ectodermal Placodes

    April 2008 in “ Developmental biology ”
    Ingrid Fliniaux, Marja L. Mikkola, Sylvie Lefebvre, Irma Thesleff
    Studysummary This study identified that Eda-A1 unexpectedly induces placode inhibitors dkk4 and lrp4, indicating the importance of tightly regulated signaling for proper ectodermal organ development.
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