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October 2021 in “Cellular & Molecular Biology Letters” New biomarkers and potential treatments for skin diseases were identified.
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June 2017 in “Biochimie open” All five human steroid 5α-reductase enzymes are found in the endoplasmic reticulum.
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January 2023 in “American journal of physiology. Cell physiology” Inward rectifier potassium channels are important in many body functions and diseases, and could be potential drug targets.
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May 2020 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” The study found that certain genes are important for hedgehog skin appendage development and immunity, with spines possibly evolving for protection and infection resistance.
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January 2023 in “Nature Immunology” iNKT cells help develop and maintain healthy skin in young mice.
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October 2021 in “PLoS ONE” Newborn skin is uniquely prepared to adapt to new environments compared to adult skin.
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July 2022 in “Frontiers in Immunology” Four specific genes are linked to keloid formation and could be potential treatment targets.
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January 1992 in “PubMed” TGF-beta 1 and IGF-II mRNA have specific patterns in pig subcutaneous tissue, affecting fat and muscle development.
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