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August 2014 in “The FASEB Journal” This study found that the catalytically inactive serine protease CAP1/Prss8 can still induce skin disorders in mice and is subject to inhibition by nexin-1, independent of its catalytic activity.
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April 1997 in “Developmental Dynamics” This study found that topical trypsin application after hair removal in mice led to cell death at the follicular papilla, which delayed hair growth and pigmentation.
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April 1997 in “Developmental Dynamics” In this study, topical trypsin treatment following depilation in a mouse model induced cell death at the follicular papilla, delaying hair growth and pigmentation.
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May 2008 in “Biological Chemistry” This review discusses the roles of human tissue kallikreins in skin physiology and pathology and reports no new findings, emphasizing their potential involvement in various skin functions and conditions.
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December 2022 in “Viruses” This review highlights recent insights into using antiandrogens as preventive and therapeutic measures against COVID-19, emphasizing their role in blocking viral infection by modulating androgen-mediated host protease TMPRSS2 and cell entry protein ACE2, with varying success in clinical trials.