Growing an Epidermal Tumor

    Wendy B. Bollag, Carlos M. Isales
    Studysummary This study found that mice lacking the glucocorticoid receptor in their epidermis showed increased susceptibility to chemical-induced skin cancer, highlighting the receptor's role in skin carcinogenesis.
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    Research cited in this study 3

    1. The Mineralocorticoid Receptor as a Novel Player in Skin Biology: Beyond the Renal Horizon? Experimental Dermatology · 2009
    2. Targeted Skin Overexpression of the Mineralocorticoid Receptor in Mice Causes Epidermal Atrophy, Premature Skin Barrier Formation, Eye Abnormalities, and Alopecia American Journal of Pathology · 2007
    3. Altered Skin Development and Impaired Proliferative and Inflammatory Responses in Transgenic Mice Overexpressing the Glucocorticoid Receptor The FASEB Journal · 2001