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August 2019 in “American journal of human genetics” FOXN1 gene variants cause low T cells and immune issues from birth.
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June 2013 in “Genes & development” Cav1.2 affects hair growth and could be a target for hair loss treatments.
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March 2013 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” AcSDKP may help prevent skin and hair aging and promote their growth.
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February 2012 in “Journal of cell science” Rac1 is essential for proper hair structure and color.
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May 2013 in “PloS one” The Foxn1(-/-) nude mouse shows disrupted and expanded skin stem cell areas due to high Lhx2 levels.
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August 2012 in “Aesthetic Plastic Surgery” The letter argues that blaming synthetic hair implants for scalp cancer based on one report is biased and possibly coincidental.
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January 2018 in “Stem cell biology and regenerative medicine” ATP-dependent chromatin remodeling is crucial for skin development and stem cell function.
May 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Scientists can control how skin stem cells divide by using different treatments.
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