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May 2019 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” Abnormal ECM and immune cell interactions can cause skin diseases.
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March 2023 in “Bioengineering” Stem cell therapies may help improve symptoms and quality of life for people with epidermolysis bullosa.
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July 2022 in “Nutrients” Vitamin A is important for healthy skin and hair, influencing hair growth and skin healing, but UV light reduces its levels.
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May 2021 in “EMBO journal” Cell polarity signaling controls tissue mechanics and cell fate, with complex interactions and varying pathways across species.
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January 2021 in “Cell transplantation” Scientists found the best time to transplant human stem cells for hair growth is between days 16-18 when they have the right markers and growth potential.
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January 2020 in “Plastic and Aesthetic Research” Non-surgical procedures can help reduce wrinkles and stimulate skin repair by understanding skin aging at the molecular level.
March 2026 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” Understanding how certain proteins and genetic changes control skin stem cells is key to treating skin diseases.
January 2026 in “Current Issues in Molecular Biology” FGF-7 helps hair grow by activating hair follicles and is a promising target for hair loss treatments.
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April 2020 in “Cell” More precise, personalized therapies are needed for autoimmune diseases.
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January 1994 in “Cell and Tissue Research”
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October 2023 in “Molecular cancer” New treatments like nanotechnology show promise in improving skin cancer therapy.
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May 2012 in “Genesis” Bmpr2 and Acvr2a receptors are crucial for hair retention and color.
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November 2002 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Estrogen receptor α controls hair growth cycles and skin thickness in male mice.
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January 2022 in “International journal of trichology” Eruptive vellus hair cysts are often missed in diagnoses.
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March 2024 in “International journal of molecular sciences” Radiation therapy damages skin structure and immune function, causing inflammation and potential hair loss.
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March 2025 in “American Journal of Medical Genetics Part A” A rare genetic variant linked to skin cysts was found in blood DNA, suggesting its role in cyst formation.
June 2023 in “Dermatopathology” A woman had a unique skin growth with hair follicle, oil glands, fat cells, spindle cells, and nerve fibers.
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August 2022 in “Biochemical Journal” Different types of cell death affect skin health and inflammation, and understanding them could improve treatments for skin diseases.
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June 2004 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Involucrin gene expression is controlled by specific proteins and signaling pathways.
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April 2009 in “Differentiation” SDF-1/CXCL12 and its receptor CXCR4 are crucial for melanocyte movement in mouse hair follicles.
52 citations
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October 2007 in “Molecular Therapy” Injecting lentiviral vectors into early gestation mice effectively targets skin stem cells for potential gene therapy.
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July 2016 in “Cellular and Molecular Life Sciences” Genetic changes in mice help understand skin and hair disorders, aiding treatment development for acne and hair loss.
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May 2007 in “Molecular Biotechnology” 12 citations
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August 2007 in “Human Molecular Genetics” Lymphotoxin-β is crucial for proper skin development in embryos.
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November 1998 in “Journal of dermatological science” Knocking out certain genes in mice helps understand skin and hair growth problems.
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October 2022 in “Bioengineering” Keratin helps skin cells mature when added to a collagen mix, which could be important for skin and hair health.
August 2025 in “Dermatopathology” Pilomatricomas are often linked to genetic syndromes, especially Apert syndrome, and genetic analysis is crucial for diagnosis.
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August 2014 in “Nature Medicine” Skin stem cells interacting with their environment is crucial for maintaining and regenerating skin and hair, and understanding this can help develop new treatments for skin and hair disorders.