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February 2018 in “Oncotarget” Lower SMAD2/3 activation predicts more severe skin cancer.
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January 2024 in “Annals of Dermatology” Dickkopf-related Protein 2 can help hair grow by activating a specific cell pathway.
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July 2006 in “Development” MTS24 marks a new type of skin cell that helps hair growth and repair.
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