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June 2017 in “Nature Communications” A new laser technique can precisely remove specific cell types in living animals without harming nearby cells.
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June 2000 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Keratin 17 is important for hair and nail structure and affects pachyonychia congenita symptoms.
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August 2023 in “Frontiers in Immunology” Targeting TRP channels may help reduce excessive scarring.
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Hair germ cells differ from epidermal cells in keratin expression, and specific keratins form after hair differentiation.
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April 2004 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” A new mouse gene, Keratin 17n, is mainly found in nail tissue and may explain why mice without Keratin 17 don't have nail issues.
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A new method allows detailed tracking of cell regeneration in crustacean legs.
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