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January 2019 in “Experimental Dermatology” Researchers created early-stage hair-like structures from skin cells, showing how these cells can self-organize, but more is needed for complete hair growth.
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August 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Activating TRPV3 reduces skin oil production and increases inflammation, potentially causing dry skin issues.
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June 2004 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” GLI2 activates GLI1, promoting skin tumor growth and hair development.
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May 2022 in “Cell Reports” Basal cell carcinomas need extra mutations to grow from small to large tumors.
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