11 citations
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April 2013 in “SpringerPlus” Human skin's melanocytes respond to light by changing shape, producing pigments and hormones, which may affect sleep patterns.
September 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The 3D-SeboSkin model effectively simulates Hidradenitis suppurativa and is useful for future research.
51 citations
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March 2014 in “Nature Communications” Skin tumor regression is helped by retinoic acid signaling blocking Wnt signaling.
17 citations
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August 2012 in “Journal of Medical Genetics” A new mutation in the XEDAR gene might cause a rare skin condition called hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia.
29 citations
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November 2011 in “Veterinary pathology” The study found that mouse sweat glands develop before birth, mature after birth, and have specific keratin patterns.
721 citations
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October 2011 in “Nature” Different types of long-lasting stem cells are responsible for the growth and upkeep of the mammary gland.
55 citations
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March 2015 in “Carcinogenesis” WNT10A helps esophageal cancer cells spread and keep renewing themselves.
55 citations
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September 2014 in “Development” Wnt, Eda, and Shh pathways are crucial for different stages of sweat gland development in mice.
5 citations
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January 2022 in “Scientific reports” The research identified two types of keratinocytes in chicken scales: one for hard scales and another for soft skin, with similarities to human skin differentiation.
1 citations
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April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” PRC1 is essential for proper skin development and stem cell formation by controlling gene activity.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” BMP signaling is important for skin color, affecting melanin production, pigment spread, and cell movement.
211 citations
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May 2018 in “Trends in cell biology” Different types of skin cells play specific roles in development, healing, and cancer.
4 citations
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April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Hydroxypinacolone retinoate is a potent anti-aging ingredient for skin that is more effective and less irritating than other forms of retinoids.
88 citations
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July 2008 in “Development” BMP2 and BMP7 have opposite roles in feather formation.
41 citations
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December 2019 in “Stem Cell Reviews and Reports” Tooth regeneration could become possible by controlling how and when bioactive factors are released.
38 citations
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November 2018 in “Scientific Reports” Bird scales evolved from feathers, not reptile scales.
5 citations
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January 2024 in “The International Journal of Developmental Biology” Mouse models help target specific genes in lymphatic cells for research.
2 citations
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April 2019 in “Experimental Dermatology” The article concludes that studying how skin forms is key to understanding skin diseases and improving regenerative medicine.
1 citations
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March 2023 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Skin cell types develop when specific genes are turned on by removing certain chemical tags from DNA.
Lack of certain cells causes abnormal nipple development and nursing failure.
May 2022 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Primary cilia affect the size and oil production of eye glands but not the oil's makeup.
May 2018 in “Cell stem cell” Myoepithelial cells can repair airways after severe injury.
2 citations
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March 2011 in “Infertility” The conclusion is that lifestyle changes and weight loss are first-line treatments for infertility due to anovulation, with various medications and assisted reproductive technologies as additional options.
November 2014 in “Elsevier eBooks” Gene mutations can cause problems in male genital development.
November 2022 in “Gigascience” A specific genetic deletion in goats affects cashmere yield and thickness.
197 citations
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June 2009 in “American journal of human genetics” WNT10A mutations often cause ectodermal dysplasias, with males showing more tooth issues than females.
93 citations
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June 2011 in “Journal of Neuroscience” p63 is essential for activating and differentiating stem cells in the nose's olfactory tissue.
19 citations
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February 2018 in “Nutrients” Certain zinc transporters are essential for healthy skin and managing zinc in the body could help treat skin problems.
8 citations
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May 2024 in “PLoS Biology” Gap junctions help control feather pattern formation in chickens.
7 citations
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April 2014 in “Cell biology international” Melatonin treatment helps improve skin health in postmenopausal rats.