Characterization of a New, Inducible Transgenic Mouse Model with GFP Expression in Melanocytes and Their Precursors

    October 2017 in “ Gene Expression Patterns ”
    Sandeep S. Joshi, Bishal Tandukar, Maira Alejandra Castaneda … Thomas J. Hornyak
    Studysummary This study generated a Dct-H2BGFP mouse model that allows for effective identification and isolation of melanocytic cells in vivo, facilitating research into their molecular and biological properties.
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