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April 2023 in “The Journal of Cell Biology” Calcium signaling in skin cells is crucial for communication and regeneration.
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November 2024 in “eLife” Mesenchymal MEIS2 is essential for whisker development without needing sensory nerves.
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April 2023 in “International journal of molecular sciences” Certain skin proteins can form anchoring structures without the protein AMACO.
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April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Ceramide synthase 4 is essential for maintaining skin barrier health.
September 2021 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Special gut cells help stem cells move to and fix injured areas by activating a specific signaling pathway.
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August 2023 in “Nature communications” Hdac1 and Hdac2 help maintain and protect the cells that control hair growth.
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March 2023 in “Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine” A specific gene variant is linked to heart disease, increased heart muscle, curly hair, and thick skin on palms and soles.
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October 2016 in “Cellular and Molecular Bioengineering” E-cadherin is important for cell movement in electric fields, and the new tracking method works well.
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November 2007 in “Journal of Structural Biology” Keratin heterodimers are preferred for their specific and structural advantages.
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December 2008 in “Cancer Research” CXCR2 in skin cells promotes tumor growth.
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January 2018 in “Development” Frizzled 3 and Frizzled 6 together control the orientation of mouse hair follicles.
December 2021 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Neutrophils quickly move to the site of skin injury.