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These data were used to generate an integral map defining genomic loci modulating the enhanced axonal regeneration. A quantitative trait locus modulating axon regeneration was identified on Chromosome 14 (115 to 119 Mb). Within this locus were 16 annotated genes. Subsequent testing revealed that one candidate gene,\n                  <jats:italic>Dnajc3<\/jats:italic>\n                  , modulates axonal regeneration.\n                  <jats:italic>Dnajc3<\/jats:italic>\n                  encodes Heat Shock Protein 40 (HSP40), which is a molecular chaperone. Knocking down\n                  <jats:italic>Dnajc3<\/jats:italic>\n                  in the high regenerative strain (BXD90) led to a decreased regeneration response, while overexpression of\n                  <jats:italic>Dnajc3<\/jats:italic>\n                  in a low regenerative strain (BXD34) resulted in an increased regeneration response. 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