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March 2015 in “Nature” Super-enhancers controlled by pioneer factors like SOX9 are crucial for stem cell adaptability and identity.
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October 2014 in “PLOS ONE” BAF200 is essential for proper heart and coronary artery formation.
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March 2023 in “eLife” Stem cell differentiation involves gradual chromatin changes and dynamic gene activity.
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February 2018 in “Nature Reviews Genetics” Stem cell plasticity is crucial for wound healing but can also contribute to cancer development.
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July 2004 in “Molecular Medicine” Certain defective glucocorticoid receptor mutants move faster inside cell nuclei and work less effectively.
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October 2025 in “International Journal of Nanomedicine” Traditional Chinese Medicine and biomaterials help heal chronic wounds by targeting multiple pathways.
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June 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” miR-21 increases skin aging by reducing SATB1, affecting skin cell function.
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August 2023 in “Trends in Cell Biology” Controlling cellular changes can enable safe rejuvenation without cancer risk.
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February 2017 in “Oncotarget” Cellular senescence has both cancer-blocking and cancer-promoting effects, and targeting senescent cells may improve health and lifespan.
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June 2017 in “Nature Communications” A new laser technique can precisely remove specific cell types in living animals without harming nearby cells.
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January 2023 in “Development” Hox genes are crucial for development and tissue maintenance, affecting structures and functions throughout life.
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October 2019 in “Journal of dermatological science” Studying premature aging syndromes helps understand human aging and suggests potential treatments.
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