42 citations
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December 2011 in “The journal of immunology/The Journal of immunology” RANKL causes lymph nodes to grow by making certain cells multiply.
November 2022 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Scientists found a new type of skin cell that could help with skin repair and these cells work better with a certain protein.
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June 2015 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” Chronic kidney disease can cause skin problems that affect patient quality of life, and treating these conditions can improve outcomes.
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March 2004 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” ZD1839, a cancer drug, can cause mild skin rashes that are treatable without stopping the medication.
23 citations
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February 2015 in “The American journal of pathology” Keratosis pilaris is often linked to genetic mutations and causes skin and hair abnormalities, regardless of those mutations.
Key genes for mink fur have been identified, aiding conservation efforts.
January 2012 in “Zhongguo shengwuzhipinxue zazhi” The material improved facial wrinkles and skin appearance.
August 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The study found that tight junctions reach the top layer of the skin's stratum granulosum, not just the second top layer as previously thought.
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September 2013 in “Molecular carcinogenesis” Rapamycin reduces skin cell growth and tumor development by affecting cell signaling in mice.
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October 2009 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” A new keratin treatment can strengthen and protect aging hair.
10 citations
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November 2013 in “Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Education” Keratins are crucial proteins for hair and nails, with a structure that helps teach protein principles.
February 2023 in “Military Medical Science Letters” Platelet-rich plasma treatments reduce knee osteoarthritis inflammation, with pure PRP being more effective.
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May 1988 in “Differentiation” Trichocytic cytokeratins are found in hair, nails, tongue, and thymus cells, showing complex regulation in tissue development.
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January 2025 in “Brazilian Journal of Medical and Biological Research” Vitamin D3 speeds up skin healing by helping skin stem cells grow and develop.
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October 2024 in “Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care” Primary care doctors need to monitor JAK and TYK-2 inhibitors carefully for skin conditions.
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December 2018 in “Biological & Pharmaceutical Bulletin” Norgalanthamine helps hair cells grow by activating certain pathways related to hair growth.
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December 2024 in “Nano Research” A protein-based hydrogel helps heal diabetic wounds and repair nerves.
April 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Boosting HGF signaling could improve the creation of hair follicles in lab-made skin.
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June 2013 in “Biochimica et biophysica acta. Molecular cell research” Cornification is how skin cells die to form the protective outer layer of skin, hair, and nails.
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August 2008 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” TGase 3 helps build hair structure by forming strong bonds between proteins.
20 citations
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August 2014 in “PloS one” MED1 affects skin wound healing differently in young and old mice.
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June 2005 in “Journal of Molecular and Cellular Cardiology” Potassium channel openers are effective in treating heart conditions, high blood pressure, pulmonary diseases, bladder issues, and hair loss, but more selective drugs are needed.
26 citations
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January 2015 in “PubMed” Collagenase IV helps control hair growth by affecting certain growth factors.
September 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” Prostaglandin D2 increases testosterone production in skin cells through a process involving reactive oxygen species, which could be a new target for treating hair loss and other skin conditions driven by testosterone.
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January 1991 in “Electron Microscopy Reviews” March 2016 in “RepositóriUM (Universidade do Minho)” Molecular dynamics simulations help understand keratin's properties and predict hair's response to treatments.
May 2026 in “Theranostics” Targeting DKK3–CKAP4 can help reverse hair loss in androgenetic alopecia.
18 citations
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January 2015 in “Experimental Dermatology” New mutations in KRT83 and KRT86 are linked to the hair disorder monilethrix.
53 citations
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September 2004 in “American journal of medical genetics. Part C, Seminars in medical genetics” Mutations in keratin genes cause cell fragility and various skin disorders.
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July 2001 in “Journal of Cell Science” The study found 65 intermediate filament genes, including new keratins, and suggested updating keratin naming.