research Epidermal Polarity Genes in Health and Disease 32 citations , December 2014 in “Cold Spring Harbor Perspectives in Medicine” Disruptions in epidermal polarity genes can lead to skin diseases.
research 078 The transmembrane protein LRIG1 regulates receptor tyrosine kinases in skin development and homeostasis September 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” LRIG1 protein affects hair growth by regulating skin receptors, leading to hair loss when overexpressed.
research Targeting the stem cell niche: role of collagen XVII in skin aging and wound repair 9 citations , January 2022 in “Theranostics” Collagen XVII is important for skin aging and wound healing.
research Epithelial Integrity Is Maintained by a Matriptase-Dependent Proteolytic Pathway 137 citations , October 2009 in “The American journal of pathology” Matriptase is crucial for keeping epithelial tissues healthy and functioning properly.
research A preliminary study of differentially expressed genes in expanded skin and normal skin: implications for adult skin regeneration 16 citations , January 2011 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” The study found that expanded skin regenerates similarly to normal skin, with 77 genes playing a role in the process.
learn Osteopontin signaling protein that, when suppressed, may grow hair by reducing inflammation and stem cell loss