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148 citations,
October 2008 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Mice without the vitamin D receptor are more prone to UV-induced skin tumors.
158 citations,
August 2011 in “Reviews in endocrine and metabolic disorders” Vitamin D and its receptor regulate skin functions like cell growth, immunity, hair cycle, and tumor prevention.
119 citations,
July 2016 in “Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences” Vitamin D has potential benefits for cancer prevention, heart health, diabetes, obesity, muscle function, skin health, and immune function, but clinical results are mixed and more research is needed.
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January 2006 in “Journal of cellular physiology” Mice without the vitamin D receptor gene lose hair due to disrupted hair follicle cycles.
53 citations,
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August 2014 in “Endocrinology” Researchers created a mouse model of a type of rickets that does not cause hair loss.
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Vitamin D is crucial for skin health and managing skin diseases.
March 2020 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Suppressing very long chain fatty acids is linked to skin cancer.
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November 2005 in “Endocrinology” Hairless protein can block vitamin D activation in skin cells.
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62 citations,
October 2013 in “Journal of Human Evolution/Journal of human evolution” Forensic DNA Phenotyping can help predict physical traits from crime scene DNA to identify suspects.
1 citations,
January 2012 in “Human health handbooks” Linoleic acid is important for healthy skin, and while most people get enough from their diet, not having enough can cause skin and hair problems.
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July 2016 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” The protein Par3 is crucial for healthy skin, affecting the skin barrier, cell differentiation, and stem cell maintenance.
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January 2013 Glucosylceramides are essential for healthy skin and proper wound healing.
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August 2021 in “International journal of molecular sciences” PPARγ is essential for maintaining healthy skin, controlling inflammation, and ensuring proper skin barrier function.
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May 2012 in “PLOS ONE” ILK is essential for skin development, pigmentation, and healing.
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September 2015 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” A specific gene variant causes severe skin issues and increases infection risk, requiring careful medical monitoring.
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June 2015 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” The enzyme DHHC13 is essential for healthy hair and skin, and its deficiency leads to hair loss and skin problems.
1 citations,
March 2024 in “International journal of molecular sciences” Radiation therapy damages skin structure and immune function, causing inflammation and potential hair loss.
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August 2013 in “The Journal of experimental medicine/The journal of experimental medicine” Loss of a specific protein in skin cells causes symptoms similar to psoriasis.
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August 2011 in “Journal of dermatological science” Human hair has a protective lipid layer that can be damaged by moisture and treatments, affecting hair growth and health.
185 citations,
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