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February 2002 in “Carcinogenesis” Increasing SSAT makes skin more prone to cancer.
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October 2015 in “Cell reports” Gab1 protein is crucial for hair growth and stem cell renewal, and Mapk signaling helps maintain these processes.
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May 2025 in “Current Issues in Molecular Biology” Centipeda minima and brevilin A protect skin cells from damage and aging.