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3 citations,
December 2022 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” The research reveals how early embryonic mouse skin develops from simple to complex structures, identifying various cell types and their roles in this process.
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16 citations,
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1 citations,
August 2023 in “The Journal of Pathology” Different types of skin fibroblasts have unique roles in skin health and disease.
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35 citations,
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106 citations,
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3 citations,
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1 citations,
March 2023 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Skin cell types develop when specific genes are turned on by removing certain chemical tags from DNA.
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Moles may stop growing because of cell cooperation, not just because of aging cells.
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December 2023 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Different types of inactive melanocyte stem cells exist with unique characteristics and potential to develop into other cells.
January 2021 in “Figshare” Autophagy helps delay aging in mouse glands, maintains fat balance, and controls scent production.
ILC1-like cells may contribute to hair loss in alopecia areata and could be new treatment targets.
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