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August 2007 in “Journal of Bone and Mineral Research” Wnt signaling is crucial for bone regeneration.
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May 2007 in “Differentiation” Foxn1 helps skin cells mature by controlling a specific protein's activity.
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September 2004 in “Experimental Dermatology” VR1 signaling can inhibit hair growth by affecting cell processes and increasing hair growth inhibitors.
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April 2026 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Wnt signaling is crucial for skin, hair, and nail health and regeneration.
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April 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Y27632 increases cell growth through EGFR signaling, not ROCK1/2.
September 2017 in “Asian Journal of Beauty and Cosmetology” The Notch signaling pathway is important for hair follicle development and could help create treatments for hair disorders.
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January 2015 ERK activation spreads between cells, influencing cell division and wound healing.
April 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Removing REDD1 in mice increases skin fat by making fat cells larger and more numerous.
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November 2011 in “The American journal of pathology” Abnormal Hedgehog signaling in blood cancers may help tumors grow and resist chemotherapy, suggesting potential for targeted treatments.
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May 2021 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Laminin 332 is essential for normal skin cell behavior and structure.
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September 2017 in “Scientific Reports” Mice with too much sPLA₂-IIA have hair loss and poor wound healing due to abnormal hair growth and stem cell depletion.
July 2024 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” RF-based therapies might help treat hair loss.
November 2022 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” NCSTN gene mutation causes abnormal skin cell differentiation and more inflammation, contributing to Hidradenitis Suppurativa.
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September 2014 in “Molecular Plant” CLE40 and CRN/CLV2 pathways have opposite effects on root growth in Arabidopsis.
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October 2022 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Quercitrin may help treat Alzheimer's by boosting brain cell signaling without causing tumors.
The CD4 protein may play a role in the behavior of certain skin cells, affecting their growth, movement, and differentiation.
November 2011 in “Molecular Cancer Therapeutics” The Hedgehog signaling pathway is linked to cancer development, and targeting it with inhibitors shows promise but faces challenges like resistance.
January 2004 in “uO Research (University of Ottawa)” Claudin 6 is crucial for normal skin and hair development.
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August 2012 in “Seminars in cell & developmental biology” Hair growth and development are controlled by specific signaling pathways.
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August 2020 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy” miR-150 helps blood vessel cells develop and speeds up blood clot healing.
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November 2003 in “Humana Press eBooks” ES cells can be turned into hair follicle cells in a lab setting.
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June 2023 in “Acta Biochimica et Biophysica Sinica” rRSPO1 protein boosts hair growth by activating a key signaling pathway.
December 2025 in “Journal of Cell Communication and Signaling” Vitamin D receptor is crucial for hair health and may help treat hair loss.
Activin A and follistatin control when ear hair cells form in mice.
SMAD4 is crucial for muscle repair in young adults but not in aged mice.
Smad4 is crucial for muscle repair, especially in aging, by promoting cell growth over differentiation.
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March 2007 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Retinoic acid production and signaling in hair follicles are regulated by location and timing, affecting hair growth and cycling.