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November 2011 in “The Journal of Dermatology” Connexin-26 gene mutations may increase cancer risk in KID syndrome patients.
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January 2013 in “genesis” Zfp157 is active in many mouse tissues during development and in specific adult cells.
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December 2015 in “Experimental dermatology” EGFR helps mouse hair follicles stop growing by reducing certain growth regulators.
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May 2023 in “Microbial Cell Factories” A stable, active version of a growth factor was made in bacteria, showing promise for medical use.
April 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Decreasing MIG6 can increase the movement and invasiveness of MEK-inhibited mutant NRAS melanoma, particularly when stimulated by EGF.
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April 2023 in “Science Advances” High levels of ERK activity are key for tissue regeneration in spiny mice, and activating ERK can potentially redirect scar-forming healing towards regenerative healing in mammals.
Researchers created a new mouse model, G4, that mimics human PCOS symptoms and links the condition to a specific gene.
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March 1995 in “Differentiation” A rabbit gene important for hair development was identified and detailed.
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April 2023 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Lack of TG2 increases fat storage and lowers cell cleanup in skin oil cells.
April 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Researchers created a new mouse model for studying scleroderma.
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January 2020 in “Biomaterials Science” Researchers developed a scaffold that releases a healing drug over time, improving wound healing and skin regeneration.
Granzyme B accelerates skin aging and impairs healing by breaking down important skin components.
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January 1992 in “DNA sequence” Researchers found a non-functional sheep keratin gene due to mutations.
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June 2025 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences” A PIK3CA mutation in Schwann cells causes severe nerve damage and increased glycolysis, but early treatment can help.
April 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” FGFR2 signaling controls Merkel cell formation in different skin regions.
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March 2023 in “International Wound Journal” IGF2BP3 and other m6A-related genes are linked to keloid formation and could be potential treatment targets.
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January 2000 in “International Journal of Cancer” Transglutaminase-3 is often reduced in esophageal cancer.
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July 1994 in “PubMed” Keratins K6 and K16 are expressed more freely in regenerating mouse skin than K1 and K10.
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March 2001 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” A new protein, mK6irs, is found in specific hair layers and may help understand hair growth and diseases.
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June 2015 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” aPKCλ is crucial for keeping hair follicle stem cells inactive and maintaining normal hair growth.
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February 2013 in “Journal of Biological Chemistry” LGR5 mainly stays inside cells, moving to the trans-Golgi network, and this process is important for its role in cell signaling.
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September 2010 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” A new gene location for Keratosis follicularis squamosa was found on chromosome 7p14.3-7p12.1.
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November 2002 in “Journal of biological chemistry/The Journal of biological chemistry” Genetic variations in hair keratin proteins exist but don't significantly affect hair structure.
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January 1993 in “DNA sequence” KRT2.13 gene is similar to KRT2.9 but not expressed in hair follicles.