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October 2024 in “Cells” Autophagy is essential for proper skin cell development and function.
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GPC1 is important for blood vessel growth in hair follicles and could help treat hair loss.
July 2024 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” A variant in the KRT31 gene causes a rare hereditary hair disorder called monilethrix.