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March 2011 in “Journal of Lipid Research” A new, quick method was developed to analyze skin lipids, discovering a new ceramide subclass.
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May 2002 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Overexpressing thrombospondin-1 in mice skin prevents UVB-induced skin damage.
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September 2016 in “EMBO journal” PRC2 is essential for maintaining intestinal cell balance and aiding regeneration after damage.
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June 2007 in “Journal of Biological Chemistry” MT-DADMe-ImmA can selectively kill head and neck cancer cells without harming normal cells.
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October 2002 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Mouse profilaggrin helps in skin cell differentiation and may be involved in calcium signaling.
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April 2012 in “The American journal of pathology” Loss of Msx2 function causes eye development issues similar to Peters anomaly.
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November 2019 in “Molecular & Cellular Proteomics” Citrullinated proteins from Porphyromonas gingivalis may contribute to rheumatoid arthritis.
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September 2022 in “Journal of Biophotonics” Blue light therapy is safe for skin and may protect against UV radiation.
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February 2014 in “PloS one” Eyelid cells share signaling components but differ in pathway activity.
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October 2023 in “Animals” Certain DNA regions in alpacas are linked to fiber diameter.
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June 2023 in “Journal of biological chemistry/The Journal of biological chemistry” Sdr16c5 and Sdr16c6 genes regulate a key point in lipid production that affects eye and skin gland function.
May 2023 in “Indian journal of dermatology, venereology, and leprology” The document concludes that understanding tissue degeneration is crucial for diagnosing skin lesions.
January 2022 in “Sustainable development goals series” The document concludes that significant investment in agricultural innovation is necessary to achieve global food security and nutrition.
May 2004 in “Biochimica et Biophysica Acta (BBA) - Molecular Basis of Disease” Vitamin E affects liver metabolism, enhancing stress resistance, reducing blood clotting, and altering hormone processing.
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June 2023 in “Skin Research and Technology” Yellow dots and short vellus hairs are the most common signs of Alopecia Areata (AA), and trichoscopy can help diagnose AA and track treatment progress.
January 2015 in “Springer eBooks” Hair damage shows as fragility, dullness, and discoloration, varies by ethnicity, and is worsened by cosmetic procedures and diseases.
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September 2007 in “Cell Cycle” Stem cells in hair follicles can become various cell types, including neurons.
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January 2021 in “Wear” Hair's resistance to wear varies by ethnicity and treatment, with less wear indicating stronger hair.
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January 2015 in “Current problems in dermatology” Understanding and treating hair disorders in different ethnic groups requires knowledge of specific hair care practices and hair characteristics.
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July 2013 in “Our Dermatology Online” Lichen planopilaris is the most common type of scarring hair loss observed, with a variety of symptoms and tissue changes.
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August 1998 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Dissecting microscopes give more and better quality hair grafts than magnifying loupes.
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October 2003 in “Brazilian Journal of Medical and Biological Research” The gene SDR5A1 is found in scalp hair of both hirsute and normal individuals, but it does not explain differences in hair growth.
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January 2017 in “Skin appendage disorders” Women with and without hair loss have similar amounts of exogen hairs, so these hairs are not a key factor in hair loss conditions.
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June 1938 in “New England journal of medicine/The New England journal of medicine” Hair analysis can offer clues about a person, but individual differences limit making precise identifications.