This study found that inhibiting AP-1 transcription factors in mice causes squamous tumors to transform into sebaceous tumors and regulates tumor cell lineage.
21 citations
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January 2013 in “Clinical Endoscopy” This study reports the first case in South Korea of Cronkhite-Canada syndrome associated with malignant colon polyp and serrated adenoma.
This study found that genetic ablation of Tslp in an AEC mutant mouse model reduced skin inflammation and improved survival, suggesting potential therapeutic benefits for AEC syndrome patients.
91 citations
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March 2011 in “Stem Cell Reviews and Reports” This article describes protocols for isolating and expanding human epidermal neural crest stem cells and discusses their potential for cell-based therapies in regenerative medicine, but reports no new clinical results.
125 citations
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August 2003 in “Development” In this study, mice engineered to express human EGFR showed tissue-specific growth defects and neurodegeneration rescue, but developed severe heart issues and accelerated bone cell differentiation.
January 2024 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” This source reports that SET may offer notable cosmetic improvements and enhance well-being for patients with CA, serving as a cost-effective treatment option either alone or alongside hair transplantation.
5 citations
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September 2015 in “BMC Medical Genetics” In this study, individuals with a c.1072C > T mutation in the EDAR gene showed more hair shaft deformations compared to non-mutation carriers, highlighting EDAR's role in hair follicle development.
6 citations
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December 2018 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” This study found that a highly resistant structure, located at the interface between the cuticle and cortex of human hair, acts as a penetration barrier, which the authors propose to name the "cuticle anchored resistant base" or CARB.
July 2019 in “Cancer Research” This study found that bone marrow-derived epithelial cells were abundantly recruited to some skin tumors in mice, indicating a systemic contribution to cutaneous neoplasms.
22 citations
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November 2013 in “Clinical and experimental dermatology (Print)” This study suggests that Ecklonia cava, particularly its component dioxinodehydroeckol, may promote hair growth by enhancing dermal papilla and outer root sheath cell activity in culture and mice models.
April 2023 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study found that p21 is much more highly expressed in normal melanocytes compared to melanoma cells, suggesting a potential target for preventing melanoma progression through cell cycle repair processes.
57 citations
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January 1987 in “Journal of Biological Chemistry” This study identified and sequenced several keratin cDNA clones showing distinct expression patterns in mouse epithelia, with in situ hybridization highlighting differences in keratin distribution between normal and hyperproliferative tissues.
This study identified a missense variant in the EDA gene of a male cat, which likely caused hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia, characterized by hair and teeth abnormalities; this represents the first report of such a genetic condition in cats.
3 citations
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March 1966 in “Archives of Dermatology” This study found that nevoid basal cell carcinomas originate in the epidermis and the upper part of the hair follicle, showing similarities to nonnevoid basal cell carcinomas.
76 citations
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February 2007 in “Cancer Research” This study reported that UVR induced PKCε phosphorylation of Stat3 in transgenic mice, suggesting a role in enhancing sensitivity to UVR-related skin cancer development.
85 citations
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September 2013 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This review evaluates existing research on Keratin 15 to assess its validity as a marker for epidermal stem cells, reporting no new results.
June 2023 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” This case report describes a 15-year-old girl with features of Becker naevus syndrome, highlighting the importance of DNA analysis from skin to confirm the diagnosis after 9 years of symptoms.
February 2013 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” In this study, the HairCheck device was reported to accurately assess changes in hair density and diameter, suggesting its usefulness in monitoring alopecia progression and treatment response.
9 citations
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May 2019 in “Experimental Cell Research” This study found that Hedgehog signaling likely contributes to cervical carcinogenesis, and while itraconazole reduced growth in mice, it did so through pathways other than inhibiting Hedgehog signaling.
February 2019 in “American Journal of Dermatopathology” This study presents the first reported case of a collision tumor consisting of basal cell carcinoma and cutaneous leiomyosarcoma, emphasizing the need for pathologists to recognize such combinations.
January 1980 in “Lluc: revista de cultura i d'idees” This study found that Agaricus bisporus-derived β-Glucan particles showed potential as an anticancer, antimicrobial, and antioxidant agent, inducing apoptosis and disrupting mitochondrial membrane potential in cervical cancer HeLa cells.
1 citations
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April 2015 in “InTech eBooks” RAGE is a potential target for melanoma treatment, but its effectiveness is uncertain due to variable expression levels.
October 2025 in “Biomedical Materials” In this review, the authors examined the role of the extracellular matrix in cancer progression and highlighted how decellularization techniques are used to create biomimetic tumor models, discussing the potential for personalized and predictive cancer treatments using advanced biomaterials combined with AI and machine learning.
July 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Patients with cutaneous lupus erythematosus have a higher risk of skin cancer and other cancers.
April 2021 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study found that CTCF is crucial for proper skin and hair follicle development in mice, affecting keratinocyte differentiation and gene expression in keratin loci.
19 citations
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January 2012 in “Dermatology” This study describes three cases of acneiform eruptions from EGFR inhibitors that improved with topical recombinant human EGF, suggesting its potential as a treatment option for this side effect.
153 citations
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June 2015 in “GenomeBiology.com” This study found that both genome-wide screening methods identified the VTRNA2-1 epiallele as highly responsive to environmental influences, suggesting a link between early embryonic environment, epigenetic changes, and human disease.
160 citations
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June 2008 in “American Journal Of Pathology” This review discusses the effects of the epidermal growth factor receptor system on skin biology and pathology, relying on animal models to analyze roles in cellular processes, wound healing, and tumorigenesis, but reports no new results.
226 citations
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August 2006 in “Molecular and Cellular Biology” This study found that EGFR signaling modulates GLI target gene expression, potentially influencing outer root sheath cell specification and hair growth, and may have implications for cancer.
2 citations
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October 2018 in “Springer eBooks” Cancer treatments can cause skin-related side effects that may affect patient quality of life and require changes in treatment.