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September 2017 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Apremilast did not work for treating severe alopecia areata.
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September 2025 in “Radboud University Press eBooks” AHR ligands could treat inflammatory skin diseases.
August 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The study found that tight junctions reach the top layer of the skin's stratum granulosum, not just the second top layer as previously thought.
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February 1998 in “DNA and Cell Biology” K6 gene expression can be controlled and manipulated in mice for studying skin disorders.
October 2021 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” The new aptamer TAGX-0003 shows promise as an effective treatment for hair loss disorder alopecia areata.
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February 2024 in “Advanced Functional Materials” The adhesive quickly stops bleeding and repairs wounds in wet conditions.
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February 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Low m6Ascores in melanoma predict better survival and response to immunotherapy.
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February 2015 in “EBioMedicine” A patient with Alopecia Areata had complete hair regrowth after using the drug baricitinib.
January 2018 in “VCU Scholars Compass (Virginia Commonwealth University)” Desmosomes are crucial for skin and heart development, and JNK may help regulate them.
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August 2024 Deep skin fibroblasts help recruit immune cells for better wound healing.
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March 2022 in “Cell Death and Differentiation” Sema3A can both slow and speed up wound healing, depending on its form and combination with EGF.
February 2026 in “Nature Communications” A specific group of immune and skin cells may cause chronic inflammation in atopic dermatitis.
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November 2021 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Wnt/β-catenin signaling is important for keeping skin cell attachment structures stable.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Basonuclin 1 (BNC1) helps skin cells multiply and move, which is crucial for wound healing.
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April 2005 in “Mechanisms of development” Mice with too much Claudin-6 have skin barrier problems and abnormal hair growth.
June 2023 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” A girl with Becker naevus syndrome has a genetic variant in the ACTB gene related to her symptoms.
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July 2016 in “Anatomical Science International” The study suggests that the arrector pili muscle is important for hair health and its damage might contribute to hair loss.
July 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” IL-13 protein is much higher in the skin of atopic dermatitis patients than in healthy skin.
32 citations
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February 2008 in “Developmental dynamics” Mice without the Sp6 gene have problems developing several body parts, including hair, teeth, limbs, and lungs.
44 citations
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December 2005 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Certain genetic markers, especially the MICA gene, are linked to alopecia areata.
23 citations
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December 2017 in “Scientific Reports” ARL15 is important for fat cell development and the release of the hormone adiponectin.
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July 2010 in “Journal of Proteome Research” Trichohyalin may trigger the immune response causing alopecia areata.
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January 1986 Involucrin is crucial for skin cell maturation and protection.
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March 2008 in “AJP Endocrinology and Metabolism” SSAT is a key enzyme affecting cell growth and metabolism, with potential but risky use in disease treatment.
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April 2024 in “Journal of Dermatological Science”
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October 2016 in “Cell Stem Cell” PDGFA/AKT signaling is important for the growth and maintenance of certain skin fat cells.
September 2023 in “Frontiers in bioengineering and biotechnology” JAGGED1 could help regenerate tissues for bone loss and heart damage if delivered correctly.
October 2025 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences” Phospholipids help plant proteins move by regulating receptor interactions.
May 2025 in “Wound Repair and Regeneration” TSN6 peptide improves skin thickness and hair growth.