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Tooth Enamel Gene Discovered Tuesday, February 24, 2009 - Iddo Genuth Home >> Headlines >> Medicine   
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Researchers have identified the gene that ultimately controls the production of tooth enamel, a significant advance that could some day lead to the repair of damaged enamel, a new concept in cavity prevention, and restoration or even the production of replacement teeth. The gene, called Ctip2, is a "transcription factor" that was already known to have several functions - in immune response, and the development of skin and the nervous system. (source: sciencedaily.com)
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