MYH16 expression in extramandibular fat bodies (IMAGE)

Hokkaido University

MYH16 expression in extramandibular fat bodies

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The extramandibular fat bodies (EMFB) near the ear have a very high expression of the protein MYH16, a specialized protein typically found in the masseter muscle—indicating an evolutionary relationship between them. (Hayate Takeuchi, Takashi Fritz Matsuishi, Takashi Hayakawa. Gene. January 20, 2024)

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Hayate Takeuchi, Takashi Fritz Matsuishi, Takashi Hayakawa. Gene. January 20, 2024

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