April 2026 in “Phytotherapy Research” Licorice component glycyrrhizic acid may reduce skin side effects from cancer treatment.
January 2026 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Staphylococcus aureus affects immune responses and skin cells in atopic dermatitis, suggesting new treatment targets.
Plakophilin 1 helps control skin cell immune responses to prevent excessive inflammation.
February 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Deleting NIPP1 in mouse skin cells causes early aging and chronic skin issues.
November 2023 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Removing MCPIP1 from myeloid cells in mice leads to hair loss and prevents skin tumors but causes pigmented spots.
November 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Removing GRK2 in skin cells causes hair loss similar to immune-related alopecia.
April 2023 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” EGFR deficiency causes significant changes in skin cells and hair follicles.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Aging changes skin cells, leading to different DNA methylation and gene activity, affecting cell metabolism and aging signs.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Blocking casein kinase 1 in skin cells can help melanocyte precursors move better, potentially helping with conditions like vitiligo or gray hair.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Changing YBX1 protein activity affects skin stem cell function and aging.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Ectomesenchyme is a key source of skin stem cells.
April 2023 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Key skin cell regulators and gene organization changes are crucial for skin cell development and could help treat skin disorders.
November 2022 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” NCSTN gene mutation causes abnormal skin cell differentiation and more inflammation, contributing to Hidradenitis Suppurativa.
November 2022 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Deleting the CD271 gene in mouse skin cells leads to disorganized skin and increased hair growth, suggesting CD271 is important for skin health.
February 2022 in “Cosmetic Dermatology” Healthy skin prevents water loss and protects against threats.
Keratinocytes can reverse the effects of the GNAQ oncogene, inhibiting melanoma cell growth.
August 2021 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Adjusting polyamine levels could help treat skin disorders like psoriasis and skin cancer.
September 2018 in “Apollo (University of Cambridge)” Translation levels actively determine keratinocyte cell fate.
September 2016 in “Journal of dermatological science” Epidermal stem cells use integrin β1 and α6 as markers and CD271+ cells help maintain skin health and heal wounds.
NuMA-microtubule interactions are vital for proper skin structure formation and function.
August 2015 in “Free Radical Biology and Medicine” Nrf2 helps protect skin from damage but too much can cause skin problems.
Dermal papilla cells can help form hair-like structures in lab-grown skin cells.
December 2004 in “Reproduction Fertility and Development” Porcine hair follicles are useful for studying keratinocyte function, with galectin-1 as a potential stem cell marker.
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January 1995 in “Cells Tissues Organs” Merkel cells develop independently of nerves and are linked to specific hair follicles in mice.
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September 1994 in “Journal of Medical Genetics” Pachyonychia congenita is linked to a keratin gene on chromosome 17.
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