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March 2014 in “EMBO Reports” Protein ubiquitylation is crucial for controlling stem cell functions and could be targeted for cancer treatment.
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September 2025 in “Frontiers in Immunology” HuR is essential for Treg function and preventing autoimmunity.
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June 2016 in “Genesis” Researchers identified specific genes that are important for mouse skin cell development and healing.
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A rash from semaglutide may be due to propylene glycol, not the drug itself.