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March 2002 in “Molecular and cellular biology” Mutant CDP/Cux protein causes hair defects and reduced male fertility in mice.
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September 2005 in “The American journal of pathology” Activin helps skin growth and healing mainly through stromal cells and affects keratinocytes based on its amount.
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November 2012 in “EMBO reports” Lamins are vital for cell survival, organ development, and preventing premature aging.
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April 2009 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” Docetaxel and paclitaxel for breast cancer can cause permanent, severe hair loss.
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April 2023 in “Journal of Animal Science and Biotechnology” Melatonin helps grow more secondary hair follicles in young goats, improving cashmere production.
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January 2008 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology” Pigmentary mosaicism causes skin color changes and can affect multiple body systems, but has no cure.
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August 2020 in “CRC Press eBooks” Tabby mutations in mice affect hair follicle development and help study genetic mapping and certain medical conditions.
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October 2016 in “Monoclonal antibodies in immunodiagnosis and immunotherapy” Researchers created specific antibodies that detect a protein important in development and various conditions, and can be used for research and diagnosis.
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