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May 2022 in “Cancers” UC.145 may be a new biomarker for predicting gastric cancer.
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January 2000 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Different parts of the nail express different keratins, showing unique patterns of differentiation.
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March 2017 in “Gene” CAP1 decreases the expression of a hair-related protein in young Tan sheep's skin.
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September 2012 in “Gene” The research identified a gene in sheep important for wool quality, which could help improve wool traits.
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February 2001 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences” A specific DNA region controls skin cell gene expression by working with certain proteins.
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April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Intralesional chemotherapy with 5-fluorouracil and methotrexate may worsen keratoacanthoma-type skin cancer in transplant patients.
August 2024 in “Advanced Healthcare Materials” RK81 can help promote hair growth.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Basonuclin 1 (BNC1) helps skin cells multiply and move, which is crucial for wound healing.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” RNase L suppresses regeneration in mammals.
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May 2006 in “Journal of Structural Biology” Keratin-associated proteins help link filaments and affect keratin's strength.
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July 2012 in “Genesis” The Megsin-Cre transgene is a new tool for genetic manipulation in the skin and upper digestive tract.
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December 2008 in “Cancer Research” CXCR2 in skin cells promotes tumor growth.
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February 1988 in “Molecular and Cellular Biology” Only one of the two K16 genes on chromosome 17 makes a functional protein for keratin filaments.
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April 2019 in “Animals” KRTAP28-1 gene can help breed sheep with finer wool.
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December 2015 in “International Journal of Dermatology” CK 15, follistatin, and Bmi-1 can help differentiate basal cell carcinoma from squamous cell carcinoma.
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December 2024 in “Protein & Cell” MultiKano accurately identifies cell types in complex data better than existing methods.
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March 2021 in “British Journal of Pharmacology” KY19382 helps regrow hair and create new hair follicles.