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January 2000 in “Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications” The study mapped keratin 15 and 19 genes, aiding future genetic disorder research.
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January 2025 in “Regenerative Biomaterials” Exosomes from Pinctada martensii mucus can safely reduce melanin production, offering a new treatment for skin pigment issues.
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June 2025 in “Preprints.org” Targeting amphiregulin may improve treatment for fibrotic diseases and cancer.
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December 1998 in “Journal of Cell Science” The LEF-1 binding site enhances gene expression in hair follicles, with other proteins aiding specific regulation.
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December 2014 in “Molecular cytogenetics” A specific genetic change is linked to mental disorders, intellectual disability, and possibly autoimmune disease in a family.
August 2013 in “Nature Reviews Drug Discovery” New treatments for cancer and skin disorders show promise in disrupting harmful cell interactions and promoting hair growth.
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December 2006 in “Gene Expression Patterns” Scube3 gene affects mouse embryo growth in multiple areas, but needs more research.
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January 2023 in “PubMed” Targeting FGF5 could help treat prostate cancer.
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January 2025 in “Frontiers in Oncology” REV7 is crucial for genome stability and cancer treatment, making it a potential target for therapy.
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May 2018 in “Stem Cell Reports” Krt15+ cells in the mouse intestine resist radiation and can start tumors.
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February 2020 in “EMBO Reports” MEX3A is crucial for maintaining intestinal stem cells in mice.
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September 2021 in “EMBO Molecular Medicine” A new small peptide may help hair growth by activating a specific receptor and should be tested in humans.
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January 2014 in “Genetics and Molecular Research” The method successfully created stable transfection donor cells for goat hair follicle research.
March 2022 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” CDKN2AIP gene is less active in nevus sebaceous, affecting related RNA networks.
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January 2010 in “Neoplasma” Certain gene patterns in breast cancer are linked to how active hormone receptors are and could affect patient survival.
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February 2012 in “Chinese Science Bulletin” The MtAnn3 gene affects root hair growth and is influenced by cytokinin.
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May 2021 in “EBioMedicine” Increased methylation of the Filip1l gene may contribute to aggressive skin cancer.
April 2023 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” The protein p21 is more abundant in normal skin cells than in melanoma cells and may help protect against melanoma, with UVB light affecting its levels.
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November 2013 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” GMG-43AC may help reduce unwanted hair growth and treat certain hair loss conditions.
January 2013 in “Scholarworks (University of Massachusetts Amherst)” FERONIA regulates plant growth, pollen interactions, and sugar signaling.
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April 1985 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” September 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” LRIG1 protein affects hair growth by regulating skin receptors, leading to hair loss when overexpressed.
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April 2018 in “Biotechnology Letters” Human growth factor 20 can boost mouse whisker growth.
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April 2009 in “Journal of Biological Chemistry” p2y5, now called LPA6, is a receptor important for human hair growth.
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