143 citations
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May 2017 in “Nature cell biology” This study found that the transcription factor Gata6 regulates the sebaceous duct lineage identity and plays a crucial role in epidermal wound healing by enabling dedifferentiation and broader lineage capabilities in post-mitotic cells.
29 citations
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December 2016 in “The EMBO Journal” This study found that the transcription factor Gata6 plays a crucial role in adult mouse hair follicle regeneration by promoting the renewal and preventing DNA damage of rapidly proliferating progenitor cells.
24 citations
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December 2013 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” 5 citations
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May 2024 in “Developmental Cell” Lower GATA3 levels in mice help hair regrow by changing certain immune cells.
16 citations
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July 2018 in “Experimental Dermatology” This study suggests that the transcription factor Gata6 plays a role in maintaining the structure of the upper hair follicle and may be implicated in conditions marked by its abnormal expansion, such as acne or cystic diseases.