Differential Expression of KRT83 Regulated by the Transcription Factor CAP1 in Chinese Tan Sheep

    March 2017 in “ Gene ”
    Yufang Liu, Xiaolong Kang, Weiwei Yang … Meiying Fang
    Studysummary This study found that the transcription factor CAP1 negatively regulates KRT83 expression in Tan sheep, possibly influencing their curly hair phenotype.
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