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Characterization of hairless (Hr) and FGF5 genes provides insights into the molecular basis of hair loss in cetaceans.

BMC evolutionary biology - 9 Feb 2013

Chen Zhuo, Wang Zhengfei, Xu Shixia, Zhou Kaiya, Yang Guang

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BACKGROUND: Hair is one of the main distinguishing characteristics of mammals and it has many important biological functions. Cetaceans originated from terrestrial mammals and they have evolved a series of adaptations to aquatic environments, which are of evolutionary significance. However, the molecular mechanisms underlying their aquatic adaptations have not been well explored. This study provided insights into...

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PMID: 23394579
DOI: 10.1186/1471-2148-13-34
PMCID: PMC3608953

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