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October 2016 in “Stem Cells and Development” Epidermal growth factor helps hair stem cells grow by activating specific cell pathways.
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April 2004 in “Gene expression patterns” The three estrogen receptor genes are highly expressed in zebrafish neuromasts during development.
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August 2003 in “Development” Mice with human-like EGFR had growth issues, skin defects, heart problems, and unusual bone development.
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June 2012 in “PLoS ONE” Blocking IL-8 can reduce skin rashes from cancer treatment.
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May 2003 in “Development” Myc activation reduces skin stem cells by affecting cell adhesion.
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July 2024 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” MicroRNA-181a slows sheep hair growth by targeting GNAI2 and affecting a key growth pathway.
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April 2017 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” The gene therapy showed significant wound healing and was safe for treating severe RDEB.
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April 2021 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Activating TRPA1 reduces scarring and promotes tissue regeneration.
November 2019 in “Synapse” Brain-made chemicals can control nerve cell function differently in various parts of a mouse's brain, which may help us understand neurological conditions.
February 2026 in “Journal of Integrative Neuroscience” NGF-modified hair follicle stem cells may help treat Alzheimer's by improving brain function and reducing harmful proteins.
January 2009 in “IRIS UNIMORE (University of Modena and Reggio Emilia)” Neurosteroids from glia cells help control seizure development in epilepsy.
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October 2001 in “Experimental Dermatology” The nude gene is important for skin and hair development.
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March 2020 in “Cellular Signalling” XIST RNA helps regenerate hair follicles by targeting miR-424 and activating hedgehog signaling.
January 2026 in “Theoretical and Natural Science” Targeting Lgr5+ stem cells and Wnt signaling may effectively treat hair loss.
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December 2022 in “Journal of Nanobiotechnology” Stem cell vesicles reduced eczema symptoms in mice safely.
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July 2005 in “Molecular and Cellular Biology” A specific gene segment can make mouse skin cells glow, helping study hair growth and gene effects.
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August 2004 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences” Hair follicle cells can create new blood vessels in the skin.
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August 2011 in “The EMBO Journal” The enzyme PA-PLA1α is important for proper hair follicle development.
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