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Anatomical studies of the fibroblast growth factor-10 mutant, Sonic Hedge Hog mutant and androgen receptor mutant mouse genital tubercle.
Advances in experimental medicine and biology - 1 Jan 2004
Yucel Selcuk, Liu Wenhui, Cordero Dwight, Donjacour Anne, Cunha Gerald, Baskin Laurence S
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OBJECTIVES: Congenital genital abnormalities have a diverse spectrum from hypospadias to cloacal anomalies. The molecular events in the normal and abnormal development of the genital tubercle (GT) are still obscure. Genetically engineered mice with specific gene deletions that affect genital anatomy are a useful tool to better understand the etiology of genital abnormalities. In this study, we compared the...
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