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    Glossary Forkhead Box N1

    gene crucial for thymus development and hair follicle regulation

    Forkhead Box N1 (Foxn1) is a gene that plays a crucial role in the development and function of the thymus, an organ important for the immune system, and in the regulation of skin and hair follicle development. Mutations in the Foxn1 gene can lead to conditions such as nude mice, which lack hair and have an underdeveloped thymus, highlighting its importance in both immune function and hair growth.

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