A New Tool for Conditional Gene Manipulation in a Subset of Keratin-Expressing Epithelia

    July 2012 in “ Genesis ”
    Yinqiu Wang, Qiusha Guo, Adam M. Casey … Feng Chen
    Studysummary This study reported that a Megsin-Cre transgene enables genetic manipulation primarily in skin, forestomach, and esophagus tissues, offering a new tool for studying development and diseases in these areas.
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