April 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Blood cells turned into stem cells can become skin cells similar to normal ones, potentially helping in skin therapies.
441 citations
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May 1996 in “Journal of Cell Science” Keratin 19 helps identify skin stem cells, with its presence varying by body location, age, and culture stage.
2 citations
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May 2022 in “Research Square (Research Square)” KGF-1 135 is a stable and effective alternative for treating oral mucositis.
5 citations
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July 2014 in “Molecular Biology Reports”
5 citations
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August 2013 in “InTech eBooks” KLF4 is important for maintaining stem cells and has potential in cancer treatment and wound healing.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Dkk4 protein helps control how hair grows and its arrangement.
8 citations
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August 2020 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Potassium changes lead root hair growth, with calcium and other factors regulating the process.
April 2023 in “Cancer research” KRTAP2-3 could help predict cancer recurrence by identifying specific cancer cells.
86 citations
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May 2005 in “Seminars in Arthritis and Rheumatism” Kawasaki Disease is rare and often missed in adults, who show different symptoms than children, and may benefit from early treatment.
3 citations
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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.
8 citations
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September 2020 in “Genes & Genomics”
15 citations
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April 2001 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” KF19418 promotes hair growth similarly to minoxidil but is not better in live mice.
17 citations
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September 2010 in “Pediatric dermatology” A 15-year-old with KID syndrome developed a rare skin condition called PEHFN.
4 citations
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October 2021 in “Scientific Reports” NKIRAS2 can suppress certain skin tumors but its effect on cancer varies with context and expression level.
November 2006 in “評価・診断に関するシンポジウム講演論文集” KSR1 is crucial for certain skin tumor formation and could be a cancer therapy target.
29 citations
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June 2010 in “The Journal of Dermatology” Infants with severe KID syndrome may be more prone to serious infections and need close monitoring.
February 2026 in “Trials” The Exfoliate-Dissolve-Repair skincare approach may effectively treat keratosis pilaris and reduce the need for corticosteroids.
13 citations
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May 2001 in “Current problems in dermatology” Keratin proteins in epithelial cells are dynamic and crucial for cell processes and disease understanding.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Blocking casein kinase 1 in skin cells can help melanocyte precursors move better, potentially helping with conditions like vitiligo or gray hair.
24 citations
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February 2011 in “The American journal of pathology” AIRE protein, defective in APECED patients, is found in skin and hair cells and interacts with cytokeratin 17.
February 2023 in “Default Digital Object Group” 10 citations
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April 2013 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Epidermolytic ichthyosis can be inherited in a semidominant way with mild symptoms in carriers.
51 citations
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December 2006 in “Mammalian Genome”
67 citations
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January 2007 in “Environmental health perspectives” A woman's health issues were caused by arsenic poisoning from kelp supplements.
88 citations
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March 2004 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”
Plakophilin 1 helps control skin cell immune responses to prevent excessive inflammation.
27 citations
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April 2004 in “Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications” Two new gene clusters important for hair formation were found on human chromosome 11.
119 citations
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January 2000 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Different parts of the nail express different keratins, showing unique patterns of differentiation.
October 2011 in “Journal of dermatology” A man with a rare skin condition and a new gene mutation developed high calcium levels due to his treatment.
26 citations
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January 2011 in “Open Journal of Genetics” The KAP13-3 gene in sheep affects wool quality by influencing keratin assembly.