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May 1996 in “The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism/Journal of clinical endocrinology & metabolism” The main enzyme found in pubic skin that could be targeted to treat excessive hair growth is 5 alpha-R2.
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September 2024 in “Experimental Dermatology” IL-18 levels are higher in hidradenitis suppurativa patients and may indicate disease severity.
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March 2010 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Genetic marker rs12558842 strongly linked to male hair loss.
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January 2018 in “Acta dermato-venereologica” A substance called poly(I:C) increases a protein called carbonic anhydrase II in skin cells, which might help with skin defense and healing.
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August 2016 in “International Journal of Nanomedicine” Eupafolin nanoparticles help protect skin cells from damage caused by air pollution.
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November 2011 in “Development” Trps1 is essential for proper hair follicle development.
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January 2020 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Dicer is crucial for hair growth in mice.
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January 2015 in “Biochemical Society Transactions” The Ysc84/SH3yl1 protein family is important for cell movement and the process of taking in materials by interacting with actin and cell membranes.
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May 2013 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Mutations in β1 integrins cause embryonic death but have milder effects on skin.
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January 2013 in “Acta Histochemica” Junctional proteins stabilize the inner root sheath and connect the companion layer in human hair.
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June 2016 in “Journal of Human Genetics” Researchers found genetic mutations causing hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia in 88% of studied patients and identified new mutations and genetic variations affecting the disease.
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October 2023 in “PubMed” Scientists created a cell model to study and find treatments for a skin disease called RDEB.
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November 2012 in “PloS one” The protein folliculin, involved in a rare disease, works with another protein to control how cells stick together and their organization, and changes in this interaction can lead to disease symptoms.