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September 2021 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” Epidermal signaling helps regenerate fingertip tissue.
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September 2004 in “Development” Proper hedgehog signaling is crucial for maintaining healthy skin stem cells.
Lhx2 is a crucial regulator of the Sonic Hedgehog signaling in early mouse retinal development.
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August 2008 in “American Journal Of Pathology” Hedgehog signaling is essential for normal sebaceous gland development and affects keratin 6a expression.
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Shh and Dhh affect skin development and can cause tumors, while Ihh does not.
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January 2015 in “Journal of molecular cell biology/Journal of Molecular Cell Biology” mTOR signaling helps activate hair stem cells by balancing out the suppression caused by BMP during hair growth.
January 2008 in “Deep Blue (University of Michigan)” Wnt signaling is crucial for Hedgehog-driven skin tumor growth.
Hedgehog signaling can create new hair follicles in adult skin but may increase cancer risk.
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September 2005 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Applying a special compound can promote hair growth without harmful side effects.
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