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December 1981 in “Journal of Endocrinology” α-MSH increases melanin production in moulting hair follicles, while AVT inhibits it.
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August 2024 in “The Journal of Cell Biology” Actin filaments help stabilize and reshape cell membranes.
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December 2024 in “European Journal of Medicinal Chemistry” New pyrazole-based inhibitors show promise for treating metabolic diseases and other conditions.
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July 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Immune cells boost stem cell activity in hairy moles, causing more hair growth.
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May 2016 in “Cell Host & Microbe” Human dermal fibroblasts are the main cells targeted by a virus that can cause a deadly skin cancer, and a certain inhibitor can effectively block this infection.
Blocking the Mitochondrial Pyruvate Carrier causes stress in hair follicles, which can be reduced by an ISR inhibitor.
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September 2005 in “The American journal of pathology” Activin helps skin growth and healing mainly through stromal cells and affects keratinocytes based on its amount.
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June 2020 in “Medicine” A patient with a rare disease had a unique genetic mutation linked to their symptoms.
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February 2001 in “Journal of paediatrics and child health” A new mutation in the mitochondrial DNA was found in a boy with MELAS, even though his family didn't show typical signs.
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May 1999 in “Molecular Cell” Activating c-Myc in skin causes rapid cell growth and changes, but these effects are reversible.
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July 1981 in “Journal of Endocrinology” α-MSH and cyclic AMP boost melanin production, while cyclic GMP and melatonin reduce it.
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October 2009 in “The American journal of pathology” Matriptase is crucial for keeping epithelial tissues healthy and functioning properly.
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March 2015 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Healthy mitochondria in skin cells are essential for proper hair growth and skin cell interaction in mice.
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June 1983 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The enzyme is crucial for skin cell development and can be activated without proteolytic activation.
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July 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” MPZL3 protein affects hair growth cycles and could help manage hair loss.
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July 2012 in “Endocrine Connections” Mitotane changes steroid breakdown, affecting cortisol availability.