April 2017 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Researchers developed a method to grow human hair follicles using 3D-printed skin models and modified cells.
March 2017 in “Current dermatology reports” Topical JAK inhibitors can effectively treat alopecia areata and vitiligo by modulating immune responses.
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November 2015 in “Carcinogenesis” Deleting TNFα gene reduces skin cancer risk in certain mice.
April 2021 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Bacteria can help skin regenerate through a process called IL-1β signaling.
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January 2022 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Blocking IL-17 signaling can delay skin aging and improve skin and hair health.
November 2025 in “The Journal of Immunology” Different γδ T cell types have unique roles in causing alopecia areata.
January 1999 in “Journal of S C C J” Certain growth factors regulate hair growth cycles, male hormones affect hair cycles, and drugs like Minoxidil and Finasteride can stimulate hair growth and inhibit male pattern baldness respectively.
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November 2023 in “Nature” The extracellular matrix affects where tumors can start in the body.
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October 2016 in “Stem Cells and Development” Epidermal growth factor helps hair stem cells grow by activating specific cell pathways.
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 2013 in “Molecular Carcinogenesis” Increased Stat3 activity reduces hair follicle stem cells and boosts other stem/progenitor cells.
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March 2018 in “Experimental Dermatology” Collagen XVII is vital for skin structure, hair stem cell support, and skin cell regulation.
April 2026 in “Cellular and Molecular Immunology” SPT6 prevents excessive skin inflammation by blocking a feedback loop.
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May 2017 in “Nature cell biology” Wounded skin cells can revert to stem cells and help heal.
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November 2015 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” Epidermal stem cells show promise for future dermatology treatments due to ongoing advancements.
Loss of Dnmt3a and Dnmt3b increases aggressive skin tumors by affecting PPAR-γ.
Epidermal stem cells help renew skin and heal wounds, influenced by specific proteins and markers.
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March 2004 in “Development” Temporary activation of β-catenin can create new hair follicles, but ongoing activation is needed to keep hair follicle tumors.
April 2012 in “Cancer Research” Stat3 influences keratinocyte stem cell behavior, affecting differentiation and migration.
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January 2021 in “Stem cell research & therapy” Human skin cells with stem-like features can help create new hair follicles and sebaceous glands when combined with other cells.
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June 2024 in “Frontiers in Immunology” SOCS1 and SOCS3 help control skin inflammation and are important for developing treatments for skin diseases.
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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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January 2002 in “Nucleic Acids Research” BMP-2 activates the Dlx3 gene in mouse skin cells, important for hair and skin development.
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July 1994 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Human hair growth can be influenced by certain growth factors and has specific metabolic needs.
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July 1998 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” UVB exposure in human skin causes macrophages to produce more IL-10 and less IL-12, leading to immunosuppression.
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December 2020 in “The Journal of General Physiology” Acid can block TRPV3 from outside the cell but boost its function from inside.
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January 1990 in “The Journal of Dermatology” Human hair follicle cells can be grown successfully on floating collagen membranes without extra support.
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September 2018 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Hair follicle niches are specified before they form and depend on progenitor cells.
February 2016 in “Science” Foxc1 and COL17A1 are crucial for maintaining healthy hair follicles and preventing hair loss.
February 2011 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” New findings suggest targeting IL-23 could treat psoriasis, skin cells can adapt to new roles, direct conversion of skin cells to blood cells may aid cell therapy, removing certain tumor cells could boost cancer immunotherapy, and melanoma may have many tumorigenic cells, not just cancer stem cells.