Examining the expression of the transcriptional repressor Zfp157 in embryonic placodes and skin
Lead Research Organisation:
University of Cambridge
Department Name: Pathology
Abstract
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| Christine Watson (Principal Investigator) |
| Description | Roma, DNA binding protein, is expressed in specific regions of the Hair follicle and may affect hair growth or renewal. In particular, Roma is expressed in the dermal papilla, a regions important for the maintenance of stem cells. |
| Exploitation Route | Finding will form the foundation for future research and funding and also collaboration with skin specialists. |
| Sectors | Agriculture, Food and Drink,Education,Healthcare,Pharmaceuticals and Medical Biotechnology |
| Description | This was a small project. Findings are now being used in my laboratory for further research |
| First Year Of Impact | 2013 |
| Sector | Education |
| Description | Professor Pamela Cowin |
| Organisation | New York University |
| Department | Department of Cell Biology |
| Country | United States |
| Sector | Academic/University |
| PI Contribution | Provided training and research materials to Prof. Cowin during her sabbatical visit to the laboratory of Prof. Christine Watson |
| Collaborator Contribution | Provision of a new mouse model. |
| Impact | manuscripts in preparation. |
| Start Year | 2017 |