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Canal cristae growth and fiber extension to the outer hair cells of the mouse ear require Prox1 activity.
PloS one - 23 Feb 2010
Fritzsch Bernd, Dillard Miriam, Lavado Alfonso, Harvey Natasha L, Jahan Israt
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: The homeobox gene Prox1 is required for lens, retina, pancreas, liver, and lymphatic vasculature development and is expressed in inner ear supporting cells and neurons. METHODOLOGY/PRINCIPAL FINDINGS: We have investigated the role of Prox1 in the developing mouse ear taking advantage...
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