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    Identification of the Rat Rex Mutation as a 7-Bp Deletion at Splicing Acceptor Site of the Krt71 Gene

    January 2010 in “ Journal of Veterinary Medical Science ”
    Takashi Kuramoto, Ryuji Hirano, Mitsuru Kuwamura, Tadao Serikawa
    Studysummary This study identified a mutation in the keratin 71 gene that causes curly hair in certain rats, advancing our understanding of hair formation.
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