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April 2011 in “The FASEB Journal” Profilin1 speeds up wound healing.
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TLR3 signaling enhances the immunosuppressive properties of human periodontal ligament stem cells.
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April 2004 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” A new mouse gene, Keratin 17n, is mainly found in nail tissue and may explain why mice without Keratin 17 don't have nail issues.
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September 2000 in “Journal of Biological Chemistry” GKLF/KLF4 and Sp1 control Keratin 19 gene activity, influencing cancer-related changes.
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January 2015 in “Dermatology” Two gene variations, rs6493497 and rs7176005, may be linked to female hair loss in Chinese people.
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August 1998 in “FEBS Letters” Two new enzymes, PAD-R11 and PAD-R4, were cloned and showed activity, with PAD-R11 resembling epidermal enzymes.
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June 2014 in “Nature Communications” Tcf3 helps cells move and heal wounds by controlling lipocalin 2.
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February 2015 in “Experimental Cell Research” NFIC helps human dental stem cells grow and become tooth-like cells.
Pvalb8 is essential for zebrafish hearing and hair cell development, and its mutation causes hearing loss.
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April 2013 in “Developmental Cell” Brg1 is crucial for hair growth and skin repair by maintaining stem cells and promoting regeneration.
December 2023 in “Animal research and one health” Certain circular RNAs are crucial for wool growth and curvature in goats.
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August 2013 in “PLOS ONE” Genetic variants at 20p11 increase baldness risk in Chinese Han people.
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January 2025 in “Current Issues in Molecular Biology” Microbial-derived polydeoxyribonucleotide is a better and more sustainable alternative to salmon-based versions for healing and immune support.
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January 2021 in “Journal of nanobiotechnology” Tiny particles from brain cells help hair grow by targeting a specific hair growth pathway.
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December 2000 in “Experimental Dermatology” Involucrin is a useful marker for keratinocyte differentiation in mice.
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February 2006 in “Cancer Research” Patched1 helps prevent tumors by controlling cell growth.