September 2025 in “Development” Nelfb is crucial for forming skin fat tissue by regulating genes needed for fat cell development.
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January 2018 in “Biomedical dermatology” Green tea extract helps prevent cell death and supports cell survival in hair cells exposed to a chemotherapy drug.
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September 2006 in “Human Reproduction” Women with PCOS have fewer activated T cells in their ovarian follicles, which might affect fertility.
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May 2023 in “The Journal of Immunology” CD4 T cells can cause alopecia areata by activating CD8 T cells to attack hair follicles.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Targeting mTOR in myeloid cells may help reduce psoriasis symptoms.
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January 2013 in “BMC Dermatology” TGFβ signaling prevents sebaceous gland cells from producing fats.
December 2019 in “Thèses en ligne de l'Université Toulouse III (Université Toulouse III)” EGM2 and SOX2 help form beige adipocytes by maintaining ASC immaturity and activating brown adipocytes.
October 2024 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy” CGF therapy may effectively treat psoriasis by reducing inflammation.
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July 2016 in “Biochemical Journal” Wnt proteins from certain skin cells are crucial for normal hair growth and renewal.
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June 2005 in “Genes & development” β-catenin is essential for stem cell activation and proliferation in hair follicles.
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February 2013 in “Wound Repair and Regeneration” Mice genetically modified to produce more CD109 in their skin had less inflammation and better healing with less scarring.
November 2022 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Deleting the CD271 gene in mouse skin cells leads to disorganized skin and increased hair growth, suggesting CD271 is important for skin health.
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March 2017 in “Gene” CAP1 decreases the expression of a hair-related protein in young Tan sheep's skin.
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March 2000 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” As skin cells mature, vitamin D receptor levels decrease while retinoid X receptor α levels increase.
April 2023 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” The protein p21 is more abundant in normal skin cells than in melanoma cells and may help protect against melanoma, with UVB light affecting its levels.
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March 2022 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” FGF21 can help reduce skin inflammation caused by C. acnes.
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January 2015 in “Stem cells international” Human hair follicle stem cells can be turned into red blood cells.
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May 2011 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Wnt signaling affects the development and growth of Langerhans cells in mice.
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October 2022 in “Cell Regeneration” A new mouse model effectively mimics vitiligo for research and drug testing.
March 2026 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” Belatacept may be a promising treatment for alopecia areata.
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September 2024 in “BMC Genomics” circCFAP20DC helps goat ovarian cells grow, aiding follicle development.
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May 2001 in “Development” Overexpression of Hoxc13 in hair cells causes hair loss and skin issues.
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August 2018 in “Stem cells international” Hair follicle cells help maintain and support stem cells and blood cell formation.
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June 2021 in “Developmental biology” Dermal EZH2 controls skin cell development and hair growth in mice.
April 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” FGFR2 signaling controls Merkel cell formation in different skin regions.
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October 2016 in “Genes & Development” Cells in hair follicles help create fat cells in the skin by releasing a protein called Sonic Hedgehog.
June 2022 in “Frontiers in Immunology” Tofacitinib regrew hair in a man with total hair loss but raised cytokine levels, needing more research on possible side effects.
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October 2013 in “Molecular Biology of the Cell” The protein CCN2 controls hair growth by affecting hair follicle formation and stem cell activity in mice.
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July 2023 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences” CD8+ T cells drive alopecia areata, while regulatory T cells are protective.
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July 2004 in “Mechanisms of Development” Pax9 is crucial for proper tongue surface development and preventing skin-like changes.