- EVC is a critical protein associated with Ellis-van Creveld syndrome, and when inactivated in mice, they exhibit similar symptoms such as short stature and dental issues.
- The study found that Evc is expressed in developing bones and facial areas, with its protein located at the base of primary cilia, which are important for cellular signaling.
- The researchers concluded that Evc plays a vital role in the hedgehog signaling pathway, specifically in activating target genes related to bone growth, despite the normal presence of other signaling components in the affected mice.