Skin cells can naturally limit the growth of cancerous changes by balancing cell renewal and differentiation.
April 2018 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” GATA6 is important for maintaining and differentiating cells in a key area of human skin.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The study found that p63 needs signals from morphogens to help skin cells differentiate properly.
7 citations
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February 2023 in “Inflammation and Regeneration” The protein interleukin-1 alpha helps regenerate hair follicles and increase stem cell growth in mice.
2 citations
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May 2023 in “Marine Drugs” Marine-derived saccharides may help reduce aging effects on skin and hair by promoting cell growth and collagen production.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” A new treatment using AGED to modulate PPAR-γ shows promise for treating scarring hair loss by protecting and repairing hair follicle cells.
54 citations
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October 2023 in “Oncogene” p63 is essential for controlling epithelial stem cells and tissue health.
18 citations
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February 2019 in “Scientific Reports” Trichostatin A helps restore hair-growing ability in skin cells used for hair regeneration.
5 citations
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September 2022 in “Antioxidants” A substance from Caulerpa racemosa seaweed may protect against skin damage caused by air pollution by reducing oxidative stress and cell death.
242 citations
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February 2016 in “Science” Hair loss and aging are caused by the breakdown of a key protein in hair stem cells.
27 citations
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February 2023 in “Oxidative Medicine and Cellular Longevity” Platelets help heal wounds by transferring mitochondria to cells, reducing stress and cell death.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Fgf20 is important for the development and regulation of the cells that form the base of hair follicles.
September 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Stabilizing HIF-1A in hair follicles may reduce oxidative stress and promote hair growth by increasing glycolysis.
4 citations
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January 1987 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” A man with both skin lesions and lung cancer improved quickly with chemotherapy, suggesting the skin condition might be a reaction to immune system injury.
23 citations
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August 2018 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” Using defensins to activate stem cells may improve skin aging signs without causing inflammation.
3 citations
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June 2017 in “Methods” Researchers created a model to understand heart aging, highlighting the role of microRNAs and identifying key genes and pathways involved.
1 citations
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January 2025 in “Frontiers in Oncology” REV7 is crucial for genome stability and cancer treatment, making it a potential target for therapy.
150 citations
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April 2013 in “Dermato-endocrinology” Estrogen therapy can reduce skin aging but has cancer risks.
145 citations
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May 2008 in “Cancer Science” Cancer cells often have more copies of TERT and TERC genes, which helps them grow and could affect patient outcomes.
65 citations
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November 2012 in “Tissue Engineering Part B-reviews” Hair follicle stem cells are a promising source for tissue repair and treating skin or hair diseases.
27 citations
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July 2017 in “European Journal of Dermatology” Certain microRNAs are linked to various skin diseases and could be used to diagnose and treat these conditions.
5 citations
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July 2021 in “Basic & Clinical Pharmacology & Toxicology” Melatonin may protect ear cells from damage caused by nicotine.
2 citations
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December 1983 in “Outlook on Agriculture” Plant hormones have potential in agriculture to increase food production but require more research for effective use.
1 citations
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August 2023 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Certain cells in the adult mouse ear come from cranial neural crest cells, but muscle and hair cells do not.
August 2025 in “Aesthetic Cosmetology and Medicine” Blue light can damage hair and scalp, leading to hair loss.
3 citations
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January 2014 in “Elsevier eBooks” Different stem cells have benefits and challenges for tissue repair, and more research is needed to find the best types for each use.
144 citations
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August 2019 in “Cells” The WNT signaling pathway is important in many diseases and targeting it could offer new treatments.
138 citations
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June 2019 in “Stem Cells and Development” Periodontal ligament stem cells show promise for regrowing tissues but require more research for safe, effective use.
11 citations
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August 2018 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” Adipose-derived stem cells show potential for skin rejuvenation and wound healing but require more research to overcome challenges and ensure safety.
10 citations
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May 2012 in “PloS one” Low ERCC3 gene activity is linked to non-pigmented hair growth.