Transcriptional Activation of a Subset of Hair Keratin Genes by the NF-κB Effector p65/RelA

    November 2007 in “ Differentiation ”
    Michal Gilon, Noa Sher, S. Cohen, Uri Gat
    Studysummary This study found that NF-κB's p65/RelA subunit can directly activate hair keratin genes, suggesting a new role in hair formation that may inform the understanding of ectodermal dysplasias.
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