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May 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Mice can regrow hair on wounds due to specific cell interactions and mechanical forces not seen in rats.
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October 2016 in “Cell Stem Cell” PDGFA/AKT signaling is important for the growth and maintenance of certain skin fat cells.
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January 2018 in “Cell stem cell” Different signals work together to change gene activity and guide hair follicle stem cells to become specific cell types.
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July 2022 in “Nature Cell Biology” Targeting THY1 can improve skin repair and healing.
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October 2016 in “Veterinary dermatology” Dogs with generalized discoid lupus erythematosus have similar symptoms to humans and need continuous treatment.
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