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Glossary Basal Cell Carcinoma

most common skin cancer, originating in basal epidermal cells

Basal Cell Carcinoma (BCC) is the most common type of skin cancer, originating in the basal cells, which are found in the deepest layer of the epidermis. It typically appears as a small, shiny bump or nodule on sun-exposed areas of the skin, such as the face and neck, and is usually caused by long-term exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun or tanning beds. While BCC rarely metastasizes, it can cause significant local damage if not treated promptly.

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research Induction of basal cell carcinomas and trichoepitheliomas in mice overexpressing GLI-1

380 citations , March 2000 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences”

This study demonstrates that mice with ectopic expression of the human GLI-1 gene in their skin developed tumors resembling human basal cell carcinoma, suggesting that GLI-1 is central to tumor development without additional p53 or Ha ras mutations.

research Identification of the cell lineage at the origin of basal cell carcinoma

351 citations , February 2010 in “Nature Cell Biology”

Basal cell carcinoma mostly starts from cells in the upper skin layers, not hair follicle stem cells.

research Induction of basal cell carcinomas and trichoepitheliomas in mice overexpressing GLI-1

333 citations , March 2000 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences”

In this study, researchers established that increased expression of the human GLI-1 gene in mouse skin leads to the development of tumors that closely resemble human basal cell carcinomas, without requiring additional mutations in the p53 or Ha ras genes.

research Basal cell carcinomas in mice arise from hair follicle stem cells and multiple epithelial progenitor populations

178 citations , April 2011 in “Journal of Clinical Investigation”

This study found that the phenotype of Hedgehog/Gli-driven skin tumors in mice depends on the cell of origin, tissue context, and level of oncogenic signaling.

research Basal cell carcinoma — molecular biology and potential new therapies

146 citations , February 2012 in “Journal of Clinical Investigation”

This review discusses the role of Hedgehog signaling in basal cell carcinoma development and highlights genetic mouse models and potential targeted therapies, but reports no new clinical results.

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Compressed part of research of theory of androgenic/anabolitic balance. AGA h-responders analytic. Theory of physio-metabolitic method of anti AGA treatment

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