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WT1 is a modifier of the Pax2 mutant phenotype: cooperation and interaction between WT1 and Pax2.
Oncogene - 6 Nov 2003
Discenza Maria Teresa, He Shujie, Lee Tae Ho, Chu Lee Lee, Bolon Brad, Goodyer Paul, Eccles Michael, Pelletier Jerry
Abstract excerpt
Metanephric kidney development requires an inductive interaction between the ureteric bud and progenitor mesenchyme, where the early expression of two genes, Wilms' tumour 1 (WT1) and paired box 2 (Pax2), establishes critical but unknown developmental pathways. Indeed, transgenic mice with deregulated overexpression of Pax2 exhibit structural kidney defects and impaired renal function, as do mice harboring...
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