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Analysis of Foxc1 Function During Somite Formation and Chondrogenesis of the Axial Skeleton
DownloadSpring 2018
Development of the axial skeleton in vertebrates begins with the segmentation of the paraxial mesoderm into somites. Somites are transient structures in the embryos that ultimately give rise to the skeletal muscle, dermis, tendons, cartilage, and bony structures of the axial skeleton. Once...
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Investigating the Relationship Between LUNATIC FRINGE Variants and Spondylocostal Dysostosis Type-III
DownloadFall 2024
The vertebral column’s bilateral symmetry plays a crucial role in respiration, ambulation, and weight bearing. Scoliosis, a lateral curvature of the spine of >10°, disrupts this anatomy and can lead to pain, poor quality of life, and in severe cases, mortality. The prevalence of scoliosis is...