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November 2020 in “American Journal Of Pathology” Integrin β1 is crucial for liver structure and function, preventing fibrosis.
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May 2016 in “Matrix Biology” Laminin α5 is essential for skin communication and health.
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January 2010 in “Blood” Antihepcidin antibodies may treat inflammation-induced anemia by improving iron metabolism.
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February 2006 in “Cancer Research” Patched1 helps prevent tumors by controlling cell growth.
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July 2009 in “Journal of Cell Science” Deleting the CDSN gene causes severe skin and hair problems, leading to death.
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February 2014 in “EMBO molecular medicine” Activating Nrf2 in skin cells causes skin disease similar to chloracne in mice.
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January 2020 in “Advances in experimental medicine and biology” Vitamin D and its receptor may help prevent skin cancer.
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February 2021 in “Diabetes” Dock5 is important for skin healing and could help treat diabetic wounds.
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June 2015 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” aPKCλ is crucial for keeping hair follicle stem cells inactive and maintaining normal hair growth.
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April 2012 in “The American journal of pathology” Loss of Msx2 function causes eye development issues similar to Peters anomaly.
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February 2016 in “Journal of Biological Chemistry” KCNQ potassium channels help control the sensitivity of touch receptors in the skin.
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