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Activin A and follistatin control when ear hair cells form in mice.
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April 2017 in “Journal of The Royal Society Interface” Giant axonal neuropathy changes the structure of keratin in human hair.
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The modified stem cells with VEGF165 in a special scaffold improved blood vessel growth and wound healing for skin repair.
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February 2017 in “PLoS ONE” RhoA helps skin stem cells grow, aiding wound healing.
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January 2015 in “Scientific Reports” GPR39 is linked to certain cells in the sebaceous gland and helps with skin healing.