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Effect of eda loss of function on upper jugal tooth morphology.
Anatomical record (Hoboken, N.J. : 2007) - 1 Feb 2009
Charles Cyril, Pantalacci Sophie, Peterkova Renata, Tafforeau Paul, Laudet Vincent, Viriot Laurent
Abstract excerpt
The Tabby/eda mice, which bear a loss of function mutation for the eda (ectodysplasinA) gene, are known to display developmental anomalies in organs with an ectodermal origin. Although the lower jugal (cheek) teeth of Tabby/eda mice have been extensively studied, upper teeth have never been investigated in detail. However, this may help us to further understand the function of the eda gene in tooth development....
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