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Spry1 and spry2 are essential for development of the temporomandibular joint.
Journal of dental research - 1 Apr 2012
Purcell P, Jheon A, Vivero M P, Rahimi H, Joo A, Klein O D
Abstract excerpt
The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is a specialized synovial joint essential for the function of the mammalian jaw. The main components of the TMJ are the mandibular condyle, the glenoid fossa of the temporal bone, and a fibrocartilagenous disc interposed between them. The genetic program for the development of the TMJ remains poorly understood. Here we show the crucial role of sprouty (Spry) genes in TMJ...
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