December 2014 in “Tesis Doctorals en Xarxa (Consorci de Serveis Universitaris de Catalunya)” Reducing SOX2 in colorectal cancer cells decreases tumor growth and self-renewal.
January 2024 in “Animals” SP1 promotes and KROX20 inhibits hair cell growth by affecting the CUX1 gene.
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June 2003 in “American Journal of Physiology-cell Physiology” Cyclosporin A helps mice grow hair by blocking a specific protein activity in skin cells.
September 2002 in “Oncology Times” Promising cancer treatments were found, but the manufacturer closed.
April 2021 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” TET enzymes are important for skin and hair development by controlling gene activity in specific areas.
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May 1998 in “PubMed” The Bsk mutation doesn't involve keratin gene recombination and its cause is unknown.
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November 2013 in “Journal of Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine” Imaging intestinal stem cells might help detect early signs of colorectal cancer.
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September 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The research showed that CRISPR/Cas9 can fix mutations causing a skin disease in stem cells, which then improved skin grafts in mice, but more work on safety and efficiency is needed.
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February 2015 in “Experimental Dermatology” Keratins are crucial for hair strength, and mutations in certain keratin genes cause hair disorders.
August 2020 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Normal cells outcompete and remove mutant cells in the pancreas with the help of the EphA2 receptor.
Dacomitinib can cause nail and skin issues, but these can be managed without stopping the drug.
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November 2013 in “BMC Pharmacology and Toxicology” Suppressing eIF4E can prevent hair loss from chemotherapy.
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March 2014 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Genetic mutation and carcinogen treatment are both needed for skin cancer to develop in these specific mice.
January 2019 in “Advances in stem cells and their niches” Krox20 is important for cell differentiation in the brain and hair follicles.
July 2022 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Tet2 and Tet3 enzymes are essential for controlling hair growth by affecting DNA demethylation and gene expression in mice.
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February 2015 in “Acta Crystallographica Section D: Structural Biology” The study concludes that certain domains in Clostridium histolyticum enzymes are structurally unique, bind calcium to become more stable, and play distinct roles in breaking down collagen, with potential applications in medicine and drug delivery.
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July 2022 in “EMBO molecular medicine” Blocking certain immune signals can reduce skin damage from radiation therapy.
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October 2023 in “Phytotherapy Research” Dauricine may help treat certain brain cancers by reducing cancer cell growth and promoting cell death.
A new genetic mutation was found causing hair and eye issues in a boy.
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June 2007 in “Gene Expression Patterns” CTIP2 may help in skin development and maintenance.
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January 2021 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Mutations in the AP1B1 gene cause a new syndrome with skin, hearing, and developmental issues.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Krox20 (Egr2) is important for the function of epithelial stem cells.
November 2022 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Targeted cancer therapies can cause skin side effects, but activating SOS in the skin may help reduce them.
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January 2019 in “American Journal of Dermatopathology” DKK-1 gene linked to hair loss in AGA and AA patients; more research needed for potential therapy.
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November 2023 in “BMC chemistry” Tadalafil and Finasteride may help treat aggressive melanoma.
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September 2006 in “American Journal Of Pathology” Odontogenic keratocysts are caused by abnormal Hedgehog signaling and can lead to tooth and bone issues.
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March 2015 in “International Journal of Oncology” Tsc2-deficient stem cells can help understand and treat TSC-related tumors.
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July 2024 in “Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology” ICP5249 helps hair grow by activating a specific cell pathway.
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July 2016 in “PLOS ONE” Activating β-catenin in certain skin cells speeds up hair growth in mice.