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January 2018 in “Bone Research” TGF-β is crucial for tissue repair and can cause diseases if not properly regulated.
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February 2009 in “Apoptosis” Understanding how cells die in the skin is important for treating skin diseases and preventing hair loss.
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May 2018 in “PLOS Biology” Cyclosporine A may help treat hair loss by blocking a protein that inhibits hair growth.
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