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October 2018 in “Journal of molecular and cellular cardiology/Journal of Molecular and Cellular Cardiology” The gene NM_026333 slows down aging by affecting the NCX1 pathway and could be targeted for anti-aging treatments.
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June 2011 in “The EMBO Journal” TCF/Lef1 activity is essential for proper skin cell development and renewal.
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October 2009 in “Endocrinology” Different Hairless isoforms affect Vitamin D receptor activity in hair regulation, with one repressing and the other stimulating it.
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February 2005 in “Journal of biological chemistry/The Journal of biological chemistry” The ZIP7 gene helps control zinc levels in cells by moving zinc from the Golgi apparatus to the cytoplasm.
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September 2019 in “Journal of Cellular Physiology” Akt2 protein is essential for normal cell division in early mouse embryos.
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November 2019 in “Cell calcium” The STIM1 R304W mutation in mice leads to bone changes and teeth hair growth.
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November 2018 in “Journal of Cellular and Molecular Medicine” CXXC5 is a protein that controls cell growth and healing processes, and changes in its activity can lead to diseases like cancer and hair loss.
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February 2007 in “Cancer Research” Protein Kinase Cε increases skin sensitivity to UV damage and skin cancer risk.
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January 2014 in “Nature Cell Biology” Wnt signaling controls whether hair follicle stem cells stay inactive or regenerate hair.
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August 2004 in “Endocrinology” A specific gene mutation causes vitamin D resistance, but certain vitamin D analogs might help.
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June 2016 in “Nature Neuroscience” Zeb2 is crucial for nerve repair by controlling Schwann cell function.
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March 2015 in “Journal of dermatology” The boy's severe skin disorder is caused by two new mutations in his TGM1 gene.
The vitamin D receptor has many roles in the body beyond managing calcium, affecting the immune system, hair growth, muscles, fat, bone marrow, and cancer cells.
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March 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Mutations in the ACTB gene cause Becker’s nevi and may lead to muscle issues in Becker’s nevus syndrome.
July 2022 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” MPZL3 is important for controlling the hair growth cycle in mice and humans.
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March 2006 in “Journal of biological chemistry/The Journal of biological chemistry” Cystatin M/E strongly inhibits cathepsin V and cathepsin L, important for skin formation.
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March 2021 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” TRPM5 is crucial for maintaining hair growth.
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July 2014 in “PLoS ONE” Inactivating β-catenin is essential for chick retina regeneration.
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October 2003 in “PubMed” Overexpression of PKCepsilon leads to increased TNFalpha, promoting metastatic squamous cell carcinoma in mice.