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ABCD4 Linked to Breast Development in Mammals
Jim Crocker
20th May, 2024
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Key Findings
- The study by the Guangdong Academy of Agricultural Sciences focused on the roles of ABCD4, VRTN, PROX2, and DLST genes in mouse mammary gland development
- ABCD4 and DLST genes showed increased expression during lactation, suggesting their role in milk production and secretion
- VRTN and PROX2 genes were more highly expressed during mid-gestation, indicating their involvement in early mammary gland development and differentiation
References
Main Study
1) ABCD4 is associated with mammary gland development in mammals
Published 20th May, 2024
https://doi.org/10.1186/s12864-024-10398-9
Related Studies
2) Stem Cells and the Differentiation Hierarchy in Mammary Gland Development.
3) Differentiation dynamics of mammary epithelial cells revealed by single-cell RNA sequencing.
4) An atlas of mouse mammary gland development.
Journal: Journal of mammary gland biology and neoplasia, Issue: Vol 5, Issue 2, Apr 2000