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August 2010 in “Molecular Carcinogenesis” Slug is crucial for skin health, hair growth, and healing.
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February 2021 in “FEBS Journal” Targeting regulatory T cells may help treat age-related diseases.
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December 2019 in “Stem Cell Reports” Proper tissue repair in adult skin requires specific histone hypomethylation.
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June 2017 in “Stem cell reports” PTEN helps control the number and health of skin stem cells by working with the protein BMAL1.
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October 2006 Matriptase imbalance contributes to cancer development and spread.
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