Expression and function of scleraxis in the developing auditory system.

A study of genes expressed in the developing inner ear identified the bHLH transcription factor Scleraxis (Scx) in the developing cochlea. Previous work has demonstrated an essential role for Scx in the differentiation and development of tendons, ligaments and cells of chondrogenic lineage. Expressi...

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Main Authors: Zoe F Mann, Weise Chang, Kyu Yup Lee, Kelly A King, Matthew W Kelley
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2013-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3772897?pdf=render