Activation of G-Protein Coupled Receptor-Gαi Signaling Increases Keratinocyte Proliferation and Reduces Differentiation, Leading to Epidermal Hyperplasia.
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SUBMITTER: Pedro MP
PROVIDER: S-EPMC7202966 | biostudies-literature |
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