August 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Frog skin cells need the protein desmoplakin for proper development and cell layer formation.
165 citations
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January 2006 in “Molecular Medicine” Matriptase is crucial for skin, hair, and immune cell health, and its imbalance can lead to cancer.
38 citations
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April 2016 in “The Journal of Pathology” Alkaline ceramidase 1 is crucial for healthy skin and energy balance.
21 citations
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March 2018 in “American Journal Of Pathology” Mutations in NIPAL4 cause skin issues by disrupting lipid layers, but some improvement is seen with topical treatment.
1 citations
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February 2013 in “InTech eBooks” LEKTI is crucial for skin barrier and immune function, affecting conditions like Netherton syndrome and atopic dermatitis.
February 2026 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Brazilian pepper tree leaf extract effectively protects skin cells from UVC damage and is a strong natural skincare option.
13 citations
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April 2025 in “International Journal of Nanomedicine” The new gallic acid hydrogel speeds up wound healing and reduces scarring.
62 citations
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December 2007 in “Journal of biological chemistry/The Journal of biological chemistry” A specific chemical change in the S100A3 protein leads to the formation of a four-part structure important for hair formation.
2 citations
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September 2025 in “International Journal of Nanomedicine” Extracellular vesicles can help treat skin issues like wounds, hair loss, aging, and inflammation.
December 2025 in “Bioengineering” Sebum is essential for skin health but can cause acne if unbalanced.
38 citations
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June 2016 in “Journal of Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine” Microcolumn grafting can effectively regenerate full-thickness, functional skin without scarring.
56 citations
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September 2010 in “Veterinary pathology” Certain mouse strains develop a skin condition similar to a human hair loss disease due to genetic defects.
48 citations
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January 2018 in “Stem Cells International” Skin-derived stem cells show promise for improving wound healing and creating transplantable tissue.
3 citations
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January 2023 in “Science advances” The enzymes Tet2 and Tet3 are important for skin cell development and hair growth.
December 2025 in “Biomolecules” Targeting protein S-palmitoylation could lead to new skin disease treatments.
16 citations
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February 2013 in “Molecular Medicine Reports” CD34+ cells from fat tissue help form hair follicles and blood vessels in skin.
The chapter explains that there are many genetic skin disorders affecting skin cell formation, including both common and rare types.
July 2024 in “Pharmaceutics” The new hydrogel treatment promotes faster hair growth and better skin health for hair loss.
May 2023 in “Current Medicinal Chemistry” Microneedle patches improve drug delivery for skin treatments and cosmetic enhancements.
September 2004 in “Experimental Dermatology” Key signals like Wnt and β-catenin are crucial for skin and hair development, with potential for treating skin disorders.
35 citations
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January 2011 in “Journal of Biological Chemistry” sPLA2-X is crucial for normal hair growth and follicle health.
13 citations
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September 2022 in “Biomolecules” The research confirms that Hidradenitis Suppurativa is characterized by increased inflammation, disrupted skin cell organization, and abnormal metabolic processes.
66 citations
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December 2013 in “Nature Cell Biology” Inactive hair follicle stem cells help prevent skin cancer.
26 citations
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May 2012 in “Pharmaceutical Development and Technology” PEVs effectively deliver minoxidil through skin.
5 citations
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October 2020 in “Bioengineering & translational medicine” Researchers used a laser to create advanced skin models with hair-like structures.
82 citations
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February 2017 in “Cold Spring Harbor Perspectives in Biology” The TGF-β family helps control how cells change and move, affecting skin, hair, and organ development.
27 citations
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August 2014 in “Wiley interdisciplinary reviews. Developmental biology” The skin and thymus develop similarly to protect and support immunity.
Plakophilin 1 helps control skin cell immune responses to prevent excessive inflammation.
202 citations
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June 2005 in “Aaps Pharmscitech” Lecithin organogels could be good for applying drugs to the skin because they are stable, safe, and can improve drug absorption.
41 citations
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December 2019 in “Science Translational Medicine” Anti-EGFR therapy can cause skin issues, but FGF7 treatment might help.