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January 2021 in “Journal of Clinical Medical Research” c-Kit is important for heart regeneration and cancer development.
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A new mutation in the CYP11B1 gene was found in a woman with mild hyperandrogenemia, a rare cause of non-classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia.
January 2024 in “Biochemical genetics” The research found specific genes and proteins that affect how fast chickens' feathers grow, which is not solely determined by traditional inheritance patterns.
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August 2023 in “Animals” SLC45A2 and GPNMB genes help control chicken feather color by promoting melanin.
The microenvironment affects the behavior and survival of melanocytes with the GNAQ oncogene in melanoma.
Keratinocytes can reverse the effects of the GNAQ oncogene, inhibiting melanoma cell growth.
Keratinocytes can reduce the survival of certain melanoma cells, suggesting new therapy paths.
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August 2025 in “Cell” Fibroblast bioelectric signaling can promote hair growth and may help treat hair loss.
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