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Not having the gene PLAAT3 leads to fat loss, high insulin resistance, and abnormal fat levels in the blood due to a disruption in fat cell development and function.
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The CD4 protein may play a role in the behavior of certain skin cells, affecting their growth, movement, and differentiation.
8 citations,
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