Keratinocytes can reverse the effects of the GNAQ oncogene, inhibiting melanoma cell growth.
October 2021 in “Dermatology practical & conceptual” High-dose corticosteroids can significantly regrow hair in severe alopecia areata.
CCC1 is essential for pH balance and normal cell function in plants.
Reducing PIEZO1 speeds up wound healing.
June 2021 in “EBioMedicine” The authors maintain that shorter androgen receptor alleles may lead to milder COVID-19 by positively affecting the immune response, not due to changes in testosterone levels or activity.
The balance between cell renewal and differentiation controls the growth of cancerous cells in mouse skin.
Moles may stop growing because of cell cooperation, not just because of aging cells.
IL-18 signaling helps mature Tregs move into the thymus.
June 2020 in “Comparative medicine” NSG mice had the most mites, and genetic factors affect immune response and susceptibility.
March 2020 in “Journal of lasers in medical sciences” Laser therapy on human skin affects the HERC6 gene and related genes, influencing many cell processes and requiring careful safety measures.
Hedgehog signaling can create new hair follicles in adult skin but may increase cancer risk.
Sphingosine 1-phosphate affects inflammation and gene expression in different aorta cells.
September 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Abrocitinib at 100 mg and 200 mg daily may significantly improve moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis in patients 12 years and older.
August 2019 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Placebo effects in alopecia treatments are likely due to study design, not real improvement.
Activin A and follistatin control when ear hair cells form in mice.
March 2019 in “Dermatologic Surgery”
Skin stem cells in hair follicles are important for touch sensation.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” CREB, a protein that can promote cancer traits, is controlled by β-catenin in skin cancer cells.
IL-1 and IL-7 help activate cells that boost hair follicle stem cell growth, aiding wound healing.
September 2017 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Different types of human skin cells respond uniquely to various colors and doses of light, which could lead to specialized light treatments for skin conditions.
Type XVII collagen helps control skin cell growth and may have anti-aging effects.
April 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The protein CTCF is essential for skin development, maintaining hair follicles, and preventing inflammation.
April 2017 in “Our Dermatology Online” Using cosmetics made elderly people feel more comfortable and attractive.
Loss of Dnmt3a and Dnmt3b leads to more aggressive skin tumors, but blocking PPAR-γ can reduce this effect.
March 2017 in “International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery” Higher doses of minoxidil may help women who don't respond to the standard treatment.
Deleting the MAD2L1 gene is tolerated in certain mouse cancer models.
SMAD4 is crucial for muscle repair in young adults but not in aged mice.
Wound healing involves three phases and various cells and factors, with scars typically forming in adults. Chronic wounds can occur due to various issues, and abnormal scarring can lead to hypertrophic or keloid scars. Emerging research areas include the role of proteins, microRNAs, macrophage manipulation, and stem cell treatment.
Defective protein folding due to a mutation is key in ANE syndrome.
ETS2 is crucial in squamous cell carcinoma development and could be a therapeutic target.