A 4kb Fragment of the Desmocollin 3 Promoter Directs Reporter Gene Expression to Parakeratotic Epidermis and Primary Hair Follicles

    Anita J. Merritt, Kuichun Zhu, David R. Garrod … Martyn A. J. Chidgey
    Studysummary A 4kb fragment of the desmocollin 3 promoter targets gene expression to specific skin and hair follicle areas.
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    1. Suprabasal Desmoglein 3 Expression in the Epidermis of Transgenic Mice Results in Hyperproliferation and Abnormal Differentiation Molecular and cellular biology · 2002
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