Genetic and histological relationship between pheromone-secreting tissues of the musk gland and skin of juvenile Chinese forest musk deer (Moschus berezovskii Flerov, 1929)

ConclusionsThe musk gland of Chinese FMD may be a derivative of skin tissue, and Sox9, Cav-1, and AR may play significant roles in musk gland development.
Source: Journal of Zhejiang University. Science. B. - Category: Universities & Medical Training Source Type: research