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Deleting Smad4 and PTEN genes in mice causes rapid, invasive stomach cancer.
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November 2017 in “Molecular Aspects of Medicine” The PDGF/PDGFR pathway is a potential drug target with mixed success in treating various diseases, including some cancers and fibrosis.
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March 2014 in “American Journal of Pathology” Damaged hair follicles make mice more prone to skin inflammation and skin cancer after UV exposure.
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October 2025 in “Nature Communications” Cell size controls when stem cells divide.
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January 2012 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Androgens block hair growth by disrupting cell signals; targeting GSK-3 may help treat hair loss.
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December 2015 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” PDCD4 is important for controlling skin cell growth and healing.
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September 2013 in “Nature Reviews Molecular Cell Biology” Different types of stem cells and their environments are key to skin repair and maintenance.
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March 2020 in “Journal of Biomedical Science” Understanding how hair follicle stem cells work can help find new ways to prevent hair loss and promote hair growth.
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October 2023 in “Neuroscience Bulletin” Stem cell therapy could help regenerate inner ear hair cells to treat hearing loss.
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April 2018 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Cilostazol helps hair grow by making hair root cells grow faster and changing growth factor levels.
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January 2017 in “Elsevier eBooks” Skin's epithelial stem cells are crucial for repair and maintenance, and understanding them could improve treatments for skin problems.
February 2026 in “Eduvest - Journal Of Universal Studies” Janus Kinase Inhibitors are promising new treatments for various skin conditions due to their effectiveness and safety.
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October 2020 in “The journal of allergy and clinical immunology/Journal of allergy and clinical immunology/The journal of allergy and clinical immunology” Janus kinase inhibitors are promising drugs for treating autoimmune and inflammatory diseases.
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June 2018 in “Frontiers in pharmacology” Green tea compound EGCG helps mink hair follicles grow by affecting certain cell growth pathways.
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February 2014 in “Experimental Cell Research” The conclusion is that teeth, hair, and claws have similar stem cell niches, which are important for growth and repair, and more research is needed on their regulation and potential markers.
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March 2024 in “Meditsinskiy sovet = Medical Council” JAK inhibitors effectively treat severe atopic dermatitis and alopecia areata.
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June 2018 in “EMBO Reports” YAP and TAZ proteins are necessary for the development of two types of skin cancer.
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January 2008 in “Cold Spring Harbor Symposia on Quantitative Biology” Beta-catenin is crucial for skin cell growth, development, and cancer formation.
September 2022 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Increasing Rps14 helps grow more inner ear cells and repair hearing cells in baby mice.
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August 2007 in “Experimental Cell Research” Stem cell niches are crucial for regulating stem cell renewal and differentiation, and understanding them can help in developing regenerative therapies.
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February 2019 in “PLoS Biology” Feather patterns in birds are shaped by signaling interactions and cell movements, with EDA/EDAR crucial for pattern formation.
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May 2018 in “Scientific reports” Exercise improves insulin sensitivity and hormone regulation in PCOS rats.
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January 2020 in “Mediterranean Journal of Rheumatology” New JAK inhibitor drugs show promise for treating skin diseases but need more research on safety and effectiveness.
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January 2008 in “Journal of Endocrinology” SCF and c-Kit decrease in AGA hair follicles, possibly affecting hair pigmentation and growth.
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December 2013 in “PLoS ONE” Finasteride may reduce prostate cancer spread by lowering certain enzyme levels.
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May 2015 in “PLOS Genetics” miR-22, a type of microRNA, controls hair growth and its overproduction can cause hair loss, while its absence can speed up hair growth.