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September 2013 in “Journal of histochemistry and cytochemistry/The journal of histochemistry and cytochemistry” Matriptase is highly active in hair follicles and sebaceous glands, especially during hair growth phases.
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February 2006 in “American journal of physiology. Cell physiology” Steroid sex hormones activate matriptase in prostate cancer cells but not in breast cancer cells.
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January 2006 in “Molecular Medicine” Matriptase is crucial for skin, hair, and immune cell health, and its imbalance can lead to cancer.
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October 2006 Matriptase imbalance contributes to cancer development and spread.
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January 2019 in “Mediators of inflammation” Aloe vera fermentation helps heal burns faster by reducing inflammation and changing gut bacteria.