CDermo-1 Misexpression Induces Dense Dermis, Feathers, and Scales

    December 2004 in “ Developmental biology ”
    Christoph Hornik, Kewal Krishan, Faisal Yusuf … Beate Brand‐Saberi
    Studysummary In this study, forced expression of the transcription factor cDermo-1 in chicken dermis led to the formation of ectopic feather buds and enhanced feather growth, demonstrating its role in initiating skin appendage development.
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