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July 1997 in “Journal of Biological Chemistry” This study found that overexpression of an enzyme in transgenic mice led to distorted polyamine levels, resulting in permanent hair loss and female infertility.
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July 2004 in “Journal of Biological Chemistry” This study found that overexpression of the enzyme SSAT in a mouse model significantly reduced prostate tumor size and progression, suggesting it could be a promising strategy against prostate cancer.
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July 2013 in “Amino Acids” This study found that elevated epidermal ODC activity in transgenic mice promotes skin tumor development by recruiting bulge stem cells, rather than through reactive oxygen species generation by polyamine catabolic oxidases.
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February 2002 in “Carcinogenesis” This study suggests that activation of polyamine catabolism in K6-SSAT transgenic mice may significantly increase skin tumor development and progression to carcinomas following chemical induction.
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May 2001 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study suggests that increased putrescine levels may disrupt normal hair follicle development in transgenic mice, leading to hair loss and altered skin structure, yet these mice appear more resistant to skin tumorigenesis.