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    GlossaryWNT gene family

    group of genes producing proteins for cell signaling pathways

    The WNT gene family consists of a group of genes that produce proteins involved in signaling pathways crucial for cell growth, development, and differentiation. These pathways play a significant role in various biological processes, including embryonic development and the regulation of hair growth, making them important in both normal physiology and disease states like cancer and alopecia.

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