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October 2000 in “Nature” RXRα is crucial for hair growth and skin cell function.
February 2020 in “Definitions” KRT72 gene helps form hair.
August 2012 in “Nature Cell Biology” The tumor suppressor BRCA2 helps in cell division by bringing key proteins to the area where cells split.
April 2021 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Krox20 is crucial for hair growth and maintaining skin stem cells.
RNase L hinders hair follicle regeneration by altering immune signals.
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January 2011 Collagen XVIII is crucial for maintaining tissue structure and function in the brain, kidneys, and hair.
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February 1986 in “Journal of Histochemistry & Cytochemistry” Some hair proteins are specific to hair, while others are also found in skin cells.
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August 2015 in “Experimental Dermatology” The mineralocorticoid receptor temporarily affects mouse skin development, but the glucocorticoid receptor has a more lasting impact.
September 2023 in “Research Square (Research Square)” TNC+ fibroblasts play a key role in skin inflammation by interacting with T cells.
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July 2007 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Claudin expression changes help the skin respond to injury.
February 2016 in “The journal of allergy and clinical immunology/Journal of allergy and clinical immunology/The journal of allergy and clinical immunology” A new TP63 mutation was found in a baby with EEC syndrome, showing the need for TREC testing to check for immune issues.
September 2023 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Lower vitamin D levels are linked to higher CRP levels in people with a type of hair loss called alopecia areata.
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February 2013 in “PeerJ” Activating cannabinoid receptor 1 reduces certain keratin levels, potentially aiding psoriasis treatment.
January 2020 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Certain genetic variants in ERN1, TACR3, and SPPL2C are linked to when Alzheimer's disease starts.
May 2018 in “The journal of immunology/The Journal of immunology” Mutations in the FOXN1 gene cause severe immune issues but don't affect hair and nails.
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November 2025 in “Clinical and Experimental Medicine” lncRNAs are important for understanding and treating skin diseases.
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January 2020 in “BMC pediatrics” New mutations in the SLC39A4 gene found in twins help understand the genetic cause of acrodermatitis enteropathica.
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August 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Corin speeds up wound healing by helping skin cells move and grow.
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October 2018 in “Molecular Medicine Reports” Classic PDRN improves wound healing quality by enhancing cell migration.
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September 2006 in “Clinical Cancer Research” Protein Kinase C shows promise for cancer treatment, but more research is needed to develop effective inhibitors.
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February 1989 in “The Journal of Comparative Neurology” CGRP-IR axons may help maintain and renew tissues.
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April 2016 in “Australasian journal of dermatology” Renal transplant patients on tacrolimus and sirolimus may develop acne keloidalis nuchae.
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April 2017 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” PDRN helps repair tissue and improve wound healing with a high safety profile.
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January 2022 in “Experimental Dermatology” Severe CCCA may be biologically and clinically different from milder forms.
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July 2006 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Connexin 30 is usually absent in normal skin but can appear in certain skin conditions.
Ribonucleotide excision repair is crucial to prevent skin cancer.
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March 2000 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” As skin cells mature, vitamin D receptor levels decrease while retinoid X receptor α levels increase.
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August 1975 in “Experimental Biology and Medicine” Copper supplements during pregnancy improve survival and development in mutant mice.
Certain gene variations and different levels of BDNF and CRH hormones are linked to vitiligo.