January 2025 in “BioMed Research International” Targeting DNA methylation can help treat skin disorders and cancers.
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September 2015 in “PubMed” Epigenetic changes are crucial for stem cell behavior in skin wound healing and their disruption may lead to cancer.
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October 2020 in “Stem cell research & therapy” DNMT1 helps turn hair follicle stem cells into fat cells by blocking a specific microRNA.
May 2022 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Loss of TET2 increases the risk of skin and oral cancer.
38 citations
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January 2016 in “Cell Death and Disease” The TCL1 transgenic mouse model is useful for understanding human B-cell leukemia and testing new treatments.
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December 2008 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Progranulin overexpression leads to shorter, thinner hair and increased cell death in mouse hair follicles.
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November 2008 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Certain proteins involved in DNA modification may affect the genetic changes in systemic lupus erythematosus and could indicate the disease's activity.
57 citations
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January 2019 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy” OCT4 helps hair stem cells renew and fight aging, potentially aiding hair regrowth.
11 citations
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February 2021 in “Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology” Small molecule treatments improve the ability of human amniotic fluid stem cells to become different cell types.
Loss of Dnmt3a and Dnmt3b increases aggressive skin tumors by affecting PPAR-γ.
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January 2013 in “Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology” Certain transcription factors are key in controlling skin stem cell behavior and could impact future treatments for skin repair and hair loss.
12 citations
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December 2012 in “Current Drug Targets” The Androgen Receptor could be a target for treating diseases like cancer, but more research is needed to confirm the effectiveness of potential treatments.
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July 2012 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Mice lacking a key DNA methylation enzyme in skin cells have a lower chance of activating stem cells necessary for hair growth, leading to progressive hair loss.
667 citations
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May 2008 in “Genes & Development” Histone demethylases can change gene expression and may be linked to diseases like cancer.
179 citations
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July 2016 in “Nature Reviews Molecular Cell Biology” Epigenetic changes control how adult stem cells work and can lead to diseases like cancer if they go wrong.
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July 2019 in “Cellular and Molecular Life Sciences” Stem cells are crucial for tissue growth, cancer treatment, and disease modeling, but challenges remain in clinical use.
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June 2021 in “Signal Transduction and Targeted Therapy” The document concludes that while there are promising methods to control CRISPR/Cas9 gene editing, more research is needed to overcome challenges related to safety and effectiveness for clinical use.
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October 2014 in “Cold Spring Harbor Perspectives in Medicine” Genetic research has advanced our understanding of skin diseases, but complex conditions require an integrative approach for deeper insight.
12 citations
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August 2020 in “Frontiers in Genetics” H19 boosts hair growth potential by activating Wnt signaling, possibly helping treat hair loss.
53 citations
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September 2020 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy” New methods to improve the healing abilities of mesenchymal stem cells for disease treatment are promising but need more research.
27 citations
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July 2017 in “European Journal of Dermatology” Certain microRNAs are linked to various skin diseases and could be used to diagnose and treat these conditions.
18 citations
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September 2018 in “Experimental physiology” Electro-acupuncture may help treat PCOS in rats by changing brain DNA methylation.
12 citations
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June 2021 in “Scientific Reports” Curcumin may help reverse aging by targeting specific genes.
October 2020 in “Stem cells” The document concludes that DNA methylation and the mTOR pathway are important for stem cell function and could impact disease treatment.
June 2024 in “International Journal of Nanomedicine” CRISPR/Cas9 has improved precision and control but still faces clinical challenges.
Loss of Dnmt3a and Dnmt3b leads to more aggressive skin tumors, but blocking PPAR-γ can reduce this effect.
218 citations
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September 2012 in “Gastroenterology” Colorectal cancer development involves both genetic changes and epigenetic alterations like DNA methylation and microRNA changes.
December 2025 in “Pharmaceutics” Personalized skin rejuvenation using genomics shows promise but needs more research.
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November 2022 in “Development” Controlling transposable elements is crucial for successful tissue regeneration.
April 2026 in “Preprints.org” Cold Atmospheric Plasma shows promise in treating aggressive breast cancer by targeting cancer cells while sparing normal tissue.