June 2009 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature” Lrig1 marks a unique group of stem cells in mouse skin that can become different skin cell types.
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March 2020 in “Skin” Using cidofovir cream for a rare skin disease can cause skin darkening.
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June 2018 in “Journal of histochemistry and cytochemistry/The journal of histochemistry and cytochemistry” Laminin-511 may contribute to psoriasis by affecting skin cell growth and survival.
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February 2020 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Ceramide Synthase 4 is crucial for healthy skin barrier function.
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December 2012 in “Current opinion in cell biology” Keratin proteins are increasingly recognized as important for cell health and are linked to many diseases.
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June 2014 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” A man with severe hair loss and skin disease regrew his hair with no side effects after taking tofacitinib.
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October 2006 in “The International Journal of Biochemistry & Cell Biology” Melanocytes are crucial for skin pigmentation and can affect conditions like melanoma, vitiligo, and albinism, as well as hair color and hearing.
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June 2008 in “American Journal Of Pathology” EGFR signaling is crucial for skin and hair health, and targeting it could help treat skin diseases and cancer.
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July 2021 in “Scientific Reports” Glutamic acid helps increase hair growth in mice.
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September 2011 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” TCF/Lef1 is essential for skin barrier function by regulating lipid metabolism.
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December 2013 in “Acupuncture and related therapies” N-acetyl-cysteine shows promise in treating various diseases and may improve skin and hair conditions, but more research is needed on dosages and long-term effects.
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August 1998 in “The Journal of Cell Biology” Keratin 16 delays skin maturation and affects skin and hair development in mice.
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August 2020 in “Genes” Different genes are active in dogs' hair growth and skin, similar to humans, which helps understand dog skin and hair diseases and can relate to human conditions.
November 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” TEDAR is crucial for skin cell differentiation and barrier formation.
January 2025 in “BioMed Research International” Targeting DNA methylation can help treat skin disorders and cancers.
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March 2010 in “PloS one” C/EBPalpha and C/EBPbeta are crucial for normal skin and oil gland cell development in adult mice.
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July 2022 in “Frontiers in Oncology” Cold atmospheric plasma is a promising and safe treatment for various skin conditions.
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January 2011 in “Springer eBooks” Nutrition is important for skin health, and changing diet can help prevent and treat skin diseases.
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September 2019 in “PLOS genetics” Telomere damage affects skin and hair follicle stem cells by messing up important growth signals.
April 2024 in “International journal of women's health” Adult female acne is a complex condition that can worsen with menopause, requiring holistic treatment and tailored skincare at different life stages.
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February 2015 in “Experimental Dermatology” PPARγ is crucial for skin health but can have both beneficial and harmful effects.
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February 2025 in “Frontiers in Immunology” Lactate is vital for skin health, influencing metabolism, the skin barrier, immune responses, and has therapeutic potential for skin disorders.
January 2025 in “Cellular & Molecular Biology Letters” Eicosanoids are crucial for skin health, and targeting their pathways may help treat skin conditions.
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November 2023 in “Biomolecules” WNT signaling is crucial for skin development and healing.
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September 1995 in “Biochemistry and Cell Biology” High levels of human keratin 16 in mice cause skin lesions and abnormal skin development.
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May 1999 in “Molecular Cell” Activating c-Myc in skin causes rapid cell growth and changes, but these effects are reversible.
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August 2014 in “Nature Medicine” Skin stem cells interacting with their environment is crucial for maintaining and regenerating skin and hair, and understanding this can help develop new treatments for skin and hair disorders.
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January 2010 in “The FASEB Journal” Prolactin affects the production of different keratins in human hair, which could lead to new treatments for skin and hair disorders.
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August 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” In vitro skin models are improving but still need more innovation to fully replicate human skin.
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August 2018 in “Biochimica and biophysica acta. Molecular and cell biology of lipids” Different sPLA2 enzymes affect immunity, skin and hair health, reproduction, and may be potential targets for therapy.