990 citations
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October 1999 in “Development” This study found that LEF1/TCF3 is necessary but not sufficient for TOPGAL activation in hair follicle development, indicating complex regulation in the skin.
430 citations
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July 2002 in “Journal of Endocrinology” This hypothesis paper suggests that PCOS may result from genetically determined ovarian hypersecretion of androgens, influencing hormone regulation and insulin resistance, with obesity further affecting its severity; no new clinical results are reported.
293 citations
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September 2004 in “Development” This study found that WNT signaling is essential for the initiation of mammary gland morphogenesis in embryonic mice, promoting placode development and potentially playing a critical role in skin appendage formation.
253 citations
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March 1994 in “Developmental dynamics” This study suggests that programmed cell death plays a crucial role in shaping the structure of the human epidermis and its appendages during development.
249 citations
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May 2003 in “Developmental Biology” Ectodysplasin-A1 is crucial for developing hair, teeth, and glands.