10 citations
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December 2015 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This study suggests that basal cell carcinoma and trichoblastoma may share differentiation toward the hair follicle, as indicated by strong positivity in CK 15, follistatin, and Bmi‐1 markers.
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September 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study reported that introducing the TERT and Bmi1 genes into mouse dermal papilla cells resulted in immortal cells capable of inducing new hair follicles in vivo, and human immortal DPCs were also developed.
4 citations
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May 2023 in “Pigment Cell & Melanoma Research” In this study, researchers found that deleting the Bmi1 gene in murine melanocytes caused premature hair greying and loss of melanocyte lineage cells, highlighting BMI1's role in protecting melanocyte stem cells from stress and oxidative damage.
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March 2022 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” This study concluded that overexpressing TERT and BMI1 in cultured human dermal papilla cells extended their lifespan and enhanced their ability to induce hair growth in mice.
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June 2016 in “Reproductive Sciences” This study found increased IL-18 levels in the endometrium of women with polycystic ovary syndrome, especially in those who are overweight, suggesting a link with body mass index.