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September 2013 in “PLoS ONE” This study found that sweat gland stem cells primarily maintain sweat gland homeostasis but can trans-differentiate to aid in epidermal healing and regenerate diverse skin structures under certain conditions.
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September 2010 in “The American journal of pathology” This study demonstrated that elevated glucocorticoid levels in transgenic mice led to pancreatic exocrine cells transforming into hepatocyte-like cells, resulting in pancreatic dysfunction.
January 2025 in “Mansoura Medical Journal” In this animal study, researchers observed that both aging and lower androgen levels in male albino rats led to significant structural changes in meibomian glands, including reduced acinar cell size, diminished meibum secretion, and increased collagen deposition.
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September 2000 in “Journal of Biological Chemistry” This study found that the K19 promoter is active in certain gastrointestinal cancer cells and its activity is influenced by the interaction between GKLF and Sp1 transcription factors.
