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September 2016 in “PLoS ONE” Cell division orientation varies by body site and is linked to epidermal thickness and cell density.
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May 2021 in “Nature Communications” High proliferation and cell delamination drive early skin development, while later stages may not rely on cell division orientation.
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July 2020 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Removing centrosomes from skin cells leads to thinner skin and stops hair growth, but does not greatly affect skin cell differentiation.
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May 2021 in “EMBO journal” Cell polarity signaling controls tissue mechanics and cell fate, with complex interactions and varying pathways across species.
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December 2012 in “EMBO Reports” Stem cell self-renewal is complex and needs more research for full understanding.
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April 1949 in “The journal of experimental zoology” Testosterone applied to rabbit skin increases skin cell growth and changes skin structure.
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March 2018 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” The extracellular matrix is crucial for controlling skin stem cell behavior and health.
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June 2013 in “International journal of molecular sciences” Stem cell differentiation is crucial for skin barrier maintenance and its disruption can lead to skin diseases.
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March 2012 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Research on epidermal stem cells has advanced significantly, showing promise for improved clinical therapies.
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November 2016 in “EMBO Reports” Disruptions in mammary stem cell division can lead to cancer, but targeting these processes might help treat breast cancer.
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September 2012 in “Human molecular genetics online/Human molecular genetics” Folliculin deficiency causes problems with cell division and positioning due to disrupted RhoA signaling and interaction with p0071.
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January 1951 in “Physiological zoology” Hair growth and pigmentation in mice involve specific stages crucial for research.
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December 2024 in “The Journal of Cell Biology” Basement membrane changes are crucial for hair follicle development.
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March 2022 in “IET Image Processing” Targeting the narrowest part of the anterior chamber angle may help prevent pupil block in glaucoma.
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January 2006 in “Aesthetic Plastic Surgery” Micrografts can effectively restore pubic hair, and using the right technique is crucial for natural-looking results.
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September 2019 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” Topical bimatoprost 0.01% improves eyebrow density and diameter, especially at the tail.
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January 1980 in “Carcinogenesis” TPA is about 50 times more effective at promoting tumors than MZ.
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July 2012 in “Cold Spring Harbor perspectives in biology” The skin protects the body and is constantly renewed by stem cells; disruptions can lead to cancer.
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June 2020 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” The PP2A-B55α protein is essential for brain and skin development in embryos.
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June 2017 in “Developmental Biology” Mice can correct hair follicle orientation without certain genes, but proper overall alignment needs those genes.