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March 2012 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Genetic variants linked to ten skin diseases were found, showing both immune and non-immune factors play a role.
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April 2016 in “Journal of Visualized Experiments” The method successfully isolates hair follicle stem cells from mice for research.
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June 2015 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” The enzyme DHHC13 is essential for healthy hair and skin, and its deficiency leads to hair loss and skin problems.
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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.
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January 2012 in “Elsevier eBooks” The document concludes that the skin is a complex organ providing protection, sensation, and healing, with challenges in treating conditions like itchiness.
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August 2023 in “Experimental Dermatology” HEY2+ cells help regenerate skin during wound healing.
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May 2016 in “Cell Host & Microbe” Human dermal fibroblasts are the main cells targeted by a virus that can cause a deadly skin cancer, and a certain inhibitor can effectively block this infection.
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June 2014 in “Cold Spring Harbor perspectives in medicine” Skin has specialized touch receptors that can tell different sensations apart.
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August 2000 in “Cell” Hair follicle stem cells can form both hair follicles and skin.
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July 2012 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America” BMAL1 controls skin cell growth and UV damage risk, peaking at night.
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May 2014 in “Experimental Dermatology” Skin fat cells help with skin balance, hair growth, and healing wounds.
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April 2005 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Scientists have found a way to create hair follicles from skin cells of newborn mice, which can grow and cycle naturally when injected into adult mouse skin.
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January 2003 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Bone Morphogenetic Proteins (BMPs) help control skin health, hair growth, and color, and could potentially be used to treat skin and hair disorders.
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January 2016 in “Current Topics in Developmental Biology” The document concludes that while significant progress has been made in understanding skin biology and stem cells, more research is needed to fully understand their interactions with their environment.
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September 2005 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Applying a special compound can promote hair growth without harmful side effects.
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September 2019 in “Nature Communications” SOX11 and SOX4 help skin cells act like embryonic cells to heal wounds in mice.
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May 2011 in “Nature Cell Biology” New methods have greatly improved our understanding of stem cell behavior and roles in the body.
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August 1999 in “Developmental biology” The nude gene causes skin cell overgrowth and improper development, leading to hair and urinary issues.
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December 1991 in “Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences” Hair growth can be induced by certain cells found at the base of hair follicles, and these cells may also influence hair development and regeneration.
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November 2019 in “Nature Communications” Oncogenic melanocyte stem cells can develop into melanoma similar to human cases.
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June 2019 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences” A new 3D culture system helps grow and study mouse skin stem cells for a long time.
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June 2023 in “Nature Aging” Blocking IL-17 signaling may reduce skin inflammation and delay aging.
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October 2007 in “Molecular Therapy” Injecting lentiviral vectors into early gestation mice effectively targets skin stem cells for potential gene therapy.
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February 2004 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” MCSP may help identify and regulate skin stem cells, affecting hair growth and regeneration.
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January 2016 in “The FEBS journal” RANK is a key target in breast cancer treatment due to its role in tumor growth and bone metastasis.
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January 2011 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” Stem cells have great potential for improving wound healing, but more research is needed to find the best types and ways to use them.
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December 2018 in “Experimental Dermatology” Understanding how melanocyte stem cells work could lead to new treatments for hair graying and skin pigmentation disorders.