The Targeted Overexpression of a Claudin Mutant in the Epidermis of Transgenic Mice Elicits Striking Epidermal and Hair Follicle Abnormalities

May 2007 in “ Molecular Biotechnology ”

Tammy‐Claire Troy, Kursad Turksen

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