13 citations
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September 2012 in “Cell & tissue research/Cell and tissue research” In this study, researchers found that the pCLCA2 protein is expressed in specific areas of pig skin, but its role in skin structure or function remains unclear.
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January 2016 in “International review of cell and molecular biology” Cornification evolved from keratinization in vertebrates, with differences between mammals and sauropsids.
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March 2007 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study observed that retinoic acid biosynthesis and signaling in hair follicles have a spatial and temporal regulation linked to distinct stages of the hair cycle in mice.
December 2025 in “SKINdeep” This paper reviews existing studies on the role of environmental humidity in skin health, highlighting that low humidity can impair the skin's barrier function and trigger inflammatory responses, though the precise mechanisms remain to be fully explored.
March 2009 in “Encyclopedia of Life Sciences” This article reviews keratin disorders and highlights recent progress in therapeutic approaches, including a clinical trial for pachyonychia congenita using siRNA, but reports no new clinical findings.