April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” CREB, a protein that can promote cancer traits, is controlled by β-catenin in skin cancer cells.
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April 2016 in “Stem cell research & therapy” LL-37 helps stem cells grow and move, aiding tissue regeneration and hair growth.
April 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The PROCLIPI study found markers that help predict outcomes in skin lymphoma patients.
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October 2006 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences” Folliculin helps regulate energy and nutrient sensing, impacting Birt–Hogg–Dubé syndrome.
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August 2010 in “The American journal of pathology” Researchers created a new mouse model for studying Citrullinemia Type I and similar conditions, showing symptoms and treatment responses like those in humans.
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September 2017 in “Medicine” A patient with Cronkhite-Canada Syndrome developed colon cancer that spread to the liver, showing the need for regular cancer checks in such patients.
December 2022 in “Frontiers in plant science” CCDC22 and CCDC93 are essential for root and root hair growth in Arabidopsis.
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October 2006 in “Molecular and Cellular Endocrinology” The L457(3.43)R mutation in the human lutropin receptor causes increased activity and hormone insensitivity, leading to precocious puberty.
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April 2019 in “The Plant Journal” Cyclic nucleotide-gated channels are crucial for proper root hair growth and calcium balance in plants.
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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.
April 2024 in “BMB Reports” Lack of Cisd2 disrupts calcium balance in cells, leading to poorly functioning neutrophils.
A new genetic mutation was found causing hair and eye issues in a boy.
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March 2022 in “Plant Cell & Environment” The protein AtRXR3 limits root hair growth in Arabidopsis, affecting phosphorus uptake.
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January 2017 in “BMC Medical Genetics” A new CDH3 gene mutation was found in a Spanish patient with sparse hair and eye issues.
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October 2012 in “International Journal of Oncology” Wedelolactone selectively kills prostate cancer cells without harming normal cells.
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March 2004 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences” The DMI3 gene is essential for nodule development and symbiosis in certain plants.
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May 2003 in “Endocrinology” Lampreys have a functional vitamin D receptor that may help detoxify harmful substances.
January 2018 in “Stem cell biology and regenerative medicine” The conclusion is that the nuclear lamina and LINC complex in skin cells respond to mechanical signals, affecting gene expression and cell differentiation, which is important for skin health and can impact skin diseases.
April 2019 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” 848 genes related to fat and metabolism are less active in people with Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia.
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November 2012 in “Archives of Ophthalmology” A deletion in the CDH3 gene causes a rare disorder with short hair and vision loss.
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August 2022 in “World Journal of Clinical Cases” Albumin and prednisone improved symptoms in a woman with Cronkhite-Canada syndrome, revealing potential genetic causes.
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August 2016 in “Journal of Visualized Experiments” The CUBIC protocol allows detailed 3D visualization of proteins in mouse skin biopsies.
October 2021 in “Research Square (Research Square)” A 532 nm laser helps tendon stem cells grow and become tendon-like by increasing Nr4a1 activity, which may speed up tendon repair.
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February 2003 in “American Journal of Medical Genetics Part A” A chromosomal change may cause ectodermal dysplasia and developmental issues in a child.
Discoid Lupus Erythematosus is more common in women aged 31-40, often worsened by sunlight, and confirmed by specific lab tests.
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August 2016 in “Biomedical Chromatography” A new method accurately measures clobetasol propionate in hair and skin.
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June 2015 in “Kidney International” Disrupting the Flcn gene in mice causes early kidney cysts and tumors, which can be treated with rapamycin.
Newly designed proteins can effectively degrade specific proteins in cells, offering a promising alternative for targeted protein degradation.
October 2021 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Dkk4 protein is necessary for the proper development and arrangement of hair follicles.
January 2025 in “Analytical Methods” A new fluorescent material can detect dextran sulfate sodium, turning green when present, useful for forensic and environmental monitoring.