Gene-Knockout Mice With Abnormal Epidermal and Hair Follicular Development

    November 1998 in “ Journal of dermatological science
    Kiyofumi Yamanishi
    Studysummary This review summarizes studies on knockout mouse models revealing abnormalities in skin and hair follicle development but reports no new experimental results; the authors highlight the utility of these models for understanding hereditary skin disorders.
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