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July 2010 in “Journal of steroid biochemistry and molecular biology/The Journal of steroid biochemistry and molecular biology” The vitamin D receptor helps regulate skin and hair health independently of its usual vitamin D ligand.
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April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Intralesional chemotherapy with 5-fluorouracil and methotrexate may worsen keratoacanthoma-type skin cancer in transplant patients.
Inhibiting AP-1 changes skin tumor types and affects tumor cell identity.
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January 2006 in “Dermatologic clinics” Hair sunscreens are important for maintaining hair's cosmetic value.
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November 2022 in “Frontiers in Oncology” Melanin may help melanoma cells grow by aiding their metabolism.
Inhibiting AP-1 changes skin tumor types and affects tumor cell identity.
Deleting Smad4 and PTEN genes in mice causes rapid, invasive stomach cancer.
Deleting Smad4 and PTEN genes in mice causes rapid, invasive forestomach cancer.
December 2017 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Targeted therapy for skin cancer is complex due to the role of the hedgehog pathway in both cancer and hair growth.
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May 1999 in “Molecular Cell” Activating c-Myc in skin causes rapid cell growth and changes, but these effects are reversible.
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November 2000 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The system allows precise control of gene expression in mouse skin, useful for studying skin biology.
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November 2017 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Mohs micrographic surgery is effective for treating basal cell carcinoma on the eyelid, while radiotherapy has higher recurrence rates, and topical vitamin D3 may reduce and delay BCC formation in mice.
January 2024 in “Journal of Hard Tissue Biology” A high-fat diet may weaken tongue structure by reducing certain protein genes.
April 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Spironolactone use is not linked to an increased risk of breast cancer, but caution is advised for high-risk patients.
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April 2012 in “Cancer research” Blocking mTORC1 may help prevent skin cancer by stopping the growth of certain skin stem cells.
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June 2022 in “Molecules” Perilla frutescens, an East Asian plant, contains 400 bioactive compounds that have various health benefits, including anti-inflammatory, antidepressant, and anticancer effects, and can treat conditions like diabetes, skin allergies, and neurological disorders.
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May 2020 in “Biomolecules” Spironolactone, a heart and liver drug, has new uses including cancer treatment, viral infection prevention, and skin condition improvement.
January 2019 in “Springer eBooks” Platelet-rich plasma therapy may have benefits and is generally safe, but more research is needed to confirm its effectiveness and safety.