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March 2023 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” NAC1 controls certain enzymes that reduce root hair growth in Arabidopsis.
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October 2020 in “Plant biotechnology journal” Overexpressing SIMK in alfalfa boosts root hair growth, nodule clustering, and shoot biomass.
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April 2013 in “Developmental Cell” Brg1 is crucial for hair growth and skin repair by maintaining stem cells and promoting regeneration.
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May 2023 in “The Journal of Immunology” NXC736 significantly reduced hair loss in mice with alopecia areata.
September 2025 in “Frontiers in Medicine” Angiopoietin-1 helps hair cells survive and grow, making it a potential treatment for hair loss.
May 2005 in “Molecular Carcinogenesis” mrp/plf-mRNA can indicate tumor-promoting effects in skin.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” BMP signaling is important for skin color, affecting melanin production, pigment spread, and cell movement.
September 2023 in “Nature communications” Alk1 in specific cells is crucial for proper nerve branching and hair function.
October 2021 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Dkk4 protein is necessary for the proper development and arrangement of hair follicles.
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January 2023 in “Cancer Research” AMPK activation may reduce melanoma risk in red-haired individuals.
October 2025 in “JEADV Clinical Practice” The name Janus is fitting for JAK inhibitors as they revolutionize dermatology treatments.
January 2026 in “Dermatology Reports” Upadacitinib improved symptoms and hair regrowth in a teen with multiple autoimmune conditions.
December 2023 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” MCPIP1 in myeloid cells is important for skin cancer development and healthy hair growth.
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October 2020 in “Stem cell research & therapy” DNMT1 helps turn hair follicle stem cells into fat cells by blocking a specific microRNA.
June 2026 in “Strathprints: The University of Strathclyde institutional repository (University of Strathclyde)” Topical IKKα inhibitors may help prevent CCS tumours.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Basonuclin 1 (BNC1) helps skin cells multiply and move, which is crucial for wound healing.
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January 2011 in “PloS one” Notch signaling is essential for healthy skin and hair follicle maintenance.
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February 2010 in “PLOS ONE” Blocking Wnt signaling in young mice causes thymus shrinkage and cell loss, but recovery is possible when the block is removed.
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July 2011 in “Stem Cells and Development” Certain signals and genes play a key role in hair growth and regeneration, and understanding these could lead to new treatments for skin regeneration.
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May 2023 in “Pigment Cell & Melanoma Research” BMI1 is essential for preventing hair greying and maintaining hair color.
January 2025 in “eScholarship@McGill (McGill)” Jag2 is essential for proper skin cell differentiation and organization.
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September 2013 in “BMB Reports” BMPR1a-ECD reduces wrinkles much more effectively than retinoic acid.
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October 2022 in “Biology” CAP1 helps Arabidopsis plants grow better under ammonium stress.
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March 2023 in “International Wound Journal” CCN1 may aid wound healing, but more research with larger samples is needed.
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October 1999 in “Journal of Cell Science” Overexpressing PKCα in mice skin increases inflammation but doesn't affect tumor growth.
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August 2022 in “Frontiers in immunology” Blocking JAK/STAT pathways can help treat hair loss from alopecia areata.
April 2010 in “Cancer Research” Mcl-1 can activate Wnt signaling in skin cells, promoting growth and possibly cancer.
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February 2016 in “Clinical Pharmacology & Therapeutics” Hair follicle samples effectively show how well the drug MK-0752 targets and engages with the Notch pathway.
June 2025 in “Medical alphabet” JAK inhibitors may help treat alopecia areata in children, but their safety needs careful evaluation.
September 2023 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Oral Janus kinase inhibitors are effective for treating alopecia areata in adults.