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November 2005 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Different melanocyte types in hair follicles either survive or die during the catagen phase.
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July 2002 in “Archives of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine” Tyrosinase and gp100 proteins can help diagnose and treat melanoma.
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December 2015 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Melanocyte stem cells are crucial for skin pigmentation and have potential in disease modeling and regenerative medicine.
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April 2022 in “Frontiers in oncology” Melanoma development can be linked to the breakdown of skin's melanin-producing units.
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April 2017 in “Genes & development” Scientists found cells in hair that are key for growth and color.
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December 2018 in “Experimental Dermatology” Understanding how melanocyte stem cells work could lead to new treatments for hair graying and skin pigmentation disorders.
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May 2023 in “iScience” Sox9 is crucial for hair follicle stem cells to become melanocytes instead of glial cells.
June 2025 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Melanocytic matricoma can look like skin cancer but is usually harmless; surgery and follow-up are advised.
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August 2000 in “Pigment cell research” Melanocyte activity in hair follicles is linked to the hair growth cycle, being active in growth phases and inactive in rest phases.
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September 2009 in “Pigment Cell & Melanoma Research” Melanocytes in different body areas have evolved to perform specific functions based on their location.
November 2022 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Dynlt3 is important for melanosome transport and skin coloration.
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December 2018 in “IOP conference series. Materials science and engineering” CD34+ hair follicle stem cells can become melanin-producing cells for treating skin conditions.
January 2025 in “Cellular and Molecular Life Sciences” BMP4 helps stem cells turn into pigment-producing cells, affecting hair color and growth.
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August 2024 in “Heliyon” Hair follicle stem cells can become melanocytes to help treat skin depigmentation.
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May 2023 in “Pigment Cell & Melanoma Research” BMI1 is essential for preventing hair greying and maintaining hair color.
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April 2013 in “SpringerPlus” Human skin's melanocytes respond to light by changing shape, producing pigments and hormones, which may affect sleep patterns.
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March 2018 in “Pigment Cell & Melanoma Research” The environment around melanocyte stem cells is key for hair regeneration and color, with certain injuries affecting hair color and potential treatments for pigmentation disorders.
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March 2015 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Silencing certain circadian clock genes increases skin pigmentation.
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December 2004 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences” BMP signaling affects hair color by interacting with the MC-1R pathway.
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July 2012 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America” BMAL1 controls skin cell growth and UV damage risk, peaking at night.
April 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Testosterone affects androgen receptors and lipid storage in cells, while DHEA does not convert to testosterone or affect these receptors in the same way.
April 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Low-level laser therapy helps hair growth and reduces hair loss with few side effects.
April 2017 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” B cells can both help and hinder the body's defense against melanoma.
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April 2011 in “Pigment Cell & Melanoma Research” Melanocyte stem cells in hair follicles are key for hair color and could help treat greying and pigment disorders.
January 2005 in “Enlighten: Publications (The University of Glasgow)” Melanocyte pathology requires keratinocyte hyperplasia and regulation dysfunction.
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February 2010 in “Journal of Cell Science” Human dermal stem cells can become functional skin pigment cells.
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April 2019 in “PLOS genetics” CD34+ and CD34- melanocyte stem cells have different regenerative abilities.