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October 2018 in “Journal of molecular and cellular cardiology/Journal of Molecular and Cellular Cardiology” The gene NM_026333 slows down aging by affecting the NCX1 pathway and could be targeted for anti-aging treatments.
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November 2021 in “Journal of Animal Science and Biotechnology/Journal of animal science and biotechnology” DNA methylation changes in Tan sheep affect growth and fur traits.
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December 2022 in “Frontiers in Immunology” Tissue environment greatly affects the unique epigenetic makeup of regulatory T cells, which could impact autoimmune disease treatment.
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April 2026 in “Experimental & Molecular Medicine” Mouse and human skin development share similar fibroblast timelines.
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March 2019 in “Science” Blocking cell death in certain stem cells can improve wound healing and tissue regeneration.
Activating cannabinoid receptor 1 may help manage psoriasis by reducing certain keratins.
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March 2017 in “Gene” CAP1 decreases the expression of a hair-related protein in young Tan sheep's skin.