The Development of Several Organs and Appendages Is Impaired in Mice Lacking Sp6

    February 2008 in “ Developmental dynamics ”
    Valérie Hertveldt, Stéphane Louryan, Thierry Van Reeth … Claude Szpirer
    Studysummary This study indicates that the Sp6 gene is crucial for the development of skin, teeth, limbs, and lungs in mice, possibly through regulating apoptosis.
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