January 2023 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” The synthetic retinoid EC23 thickens skin and promotes hair growth more effectively and with a lower dose than natural retinoids.
May 2025 in “Experimental Dermatology” A new genetic tool improves the study of hair growth and potential hair disorder treatments.
February 2024 in “Skin health and disease” Many popular skincare products claim to prevent aging but lack strong evidence to prove their effectiveness and safety.
286 citations
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August 2007 in “Journal of Clinical Investigation” Alopecia areata is an autoimmune disease where T cells attack hair follicles.
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October 2025 in “Cancer” PROTACs offer a new, precise way to treat cancer by breaking down harmful proteins.
September 2023 in “Nature Communications” Immune cells are essential for skin regeneration using biomaterial scaffolds.
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April 2001 in “The Anatomical Record” A new method using hair pores can help align skin grafts better, improving results.
December 2025 in “Rare Metals” Smart biomaterials and dressings show promise in treating chronic skin diseases by improving drug delivery and minimizing side effects.
August 2024 in “Nature Communications” Softer hydrogels help wounds heal better with less scarring.
January 2026 in “Biology” Androgenetic alopecia is influenced by multiple genes and pathways, with genetic risk varying by population, and personalized treatments are being explored.
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January 2012 The CRABP I gene in cashmere goats is highly conserved but has unique features at specific amino sites.
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February 2018 in “Experimental and Molecular Medicine/Experimental and molecular medicine” A protein called PCBP2 controls the production of a hair growth protein by interacting with its genetic message and is linked to hair loss when this control is disrupted.
75 citations
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September 2016 in “EMBO journal” PRC2 is essential for maintaining intestinal cell balance and aiding regeneration after damage.
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January 2003 in “American Journal of Pathology” A protein called CBP is found in prostate cancer and can increase the effectiveness of certain prostate cancer treatments.
9 citations
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January 1997 in “Horticultura: Revista de industria, distribución y socioeconomía hortícola: frutas, hortalizas, flores, plantas, árboles ornamentales y viveros” PRC2 is not essential for hair follicle stem cell maintenance or hair growth.
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April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” PRC1 is essential for proper skin development and stem cell formation by controlling gene activity.
April 2023 in “Cancer research” KRTAP2-3 could help predict cancer recurrence by identifying specific cancer cells.
May 2005 in “Molecular Carcinogenesis” mrp/plf-mRNA can indicate tumor-promoting effects in skin.
April 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Non-coding RNA boosts retinoic acid production and signaling, aiding regeneration.
12 citations
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June 2020 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” The PP2A-B55α protein is essential for brain and skin development in embryos.
11 citations
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May 2018 in “Frontiers in plant science” Arabidopsis PCaP2 helps plants survive drought by linking ABA and SA signals.
15 citations
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March 2014 in “Biochimica and biophysica acta. Molecular and cell biology of lipids” ACBP is essential for healthy skin and fur by maintaining the skin's barrier function.
70 citations
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December 2008 in “Cancer Research” CXCR2 in skin cells promotes tumor growth.
11 citations
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August 2010 in “Developmental neurobiology” Ptprq has multiple forms that change during inner ear development.
14 citations
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August 2014 in “The FASEB Journal” CAP1/Prss8 does not activate PAR2 or inhibit PN-1.
April 2016 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” RPGRIP1L helps skin cells stick together by blocking PKCβII, which can prevent skin blistering like in pemphigus.
January 2008 in “Memorial University Research Repository (Memorial University)” Pygopus 2 helps ovarian cancer cells grow by aiding ribosomal RNA production, independent of Wnt signaling.
July 2024 in “New Phytologist” PDF2 senses specific lipids and regulates root growth and gene expression in Arabidopsis.
November 2022 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” ILC1-like cells can cause alopecia areata by themselves.
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January 2013 in “genesis” Zfp157 is active in many mouse tissues during development and in specific adult cells.