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August 2020 in “Frontiers in Immunology” Gamma delta T cells in the skin help with healing and defense but can also cause autoimmune issues, and more research is needed to understand how they are activated.
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March 2013 in “EMBO journal” The plant hormone auxin activates the TOR pathway, affecting gene expression related to growth and cell size.
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April 2025 in “Advanced Healthcare Materials” Light-activated hyaluronic acid derivatives can enhance skin healing and regeneration.
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June 2019 in “Nature Communications” Noncoding dsRNA boosts hair growth by activating TLR3 and increasing retinoic acid.
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