December 2023 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” AP-2α and AP-2β proteins are essential for healthy adult skin and hair.
March 2020 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Suppressing very long chain fatty acids is linked to skin cancer.
13 citations,
January 2020 in “Scientific Reports” The African spiny mouse heals skin without scarring due to different protein activity compared to the common house mouse, which heals with scarring.
12 citations,
June 2020 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” The PP2A-B55α protein is essential for brain and skin development in embryos.
353 citations,
July 2015 in “Molecular immunology” Porcine skin is very similar to human skin, making it a useful model for research.
June 2024 in “The American journal of psychiatry” Schizophrenia risk genes may affect early brain development, contributing to the disease.
July 2023 in “Journal of Biomedical Science” Different people show different symptoms for genetic diseases because of how sensitive their bodies are to small changes in important factors.
55 citations,
December 2021 in “BMC Veterinary Research” Certain genes in Iranian sheep are linked to wool production and heat adaptation.
April 2024 in “Pigment cell & melanoma research” Different types of resting melanocyte stem cells have unique characteristics and vary in their potential to become other cells.
16 citations,
December 2020 in “PloS one” Researchers found WNT10A to be a key gene in developing goat hair follicles.
2 citations,
May 2023 in “Journal of Advanced Research” Two mutations in KRT74 and EDAR genes cause sheep to have finer wool.
November 2022 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” The research identified specific genes that are active in the cells crucial for hair growth.
10 citations,
August 2022 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Leptin-deficient mice, used as a model for Type 2 Diabetes, have delayed wound healing due to impaired contraction and other dysfunctional cellular responses.
9 citations,
December 2022 in “Phytomedicine” More high-quality research is needed to recommend flavonoids and saponins for clinical use.
1 citations,
January 2024 in “International journal of molecular sciences” The research identifies genes linked to wool quality in sheep and provides insights to improve wool production.
January 2024 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” AP-2α and AP-2β are crucial for healthy skin and hair.
April 2023 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Folliculotropic mycosis fungoides has unique molecular features and cell interactions that could guide targeted therapy.
January 2022 in “SSRN Electronic Journal” LncRNA RP11-818024.3 helps hair growth and recovery in hair loss by boosting cell survival and reducing cell death.
173 citations,
August 2015 in “Developmental cell” The study identified unique genes in hair follicle cells and their environment, suggesting these genes help organize cells for hair growth.
15 citations,
June 2020 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Mice with extra human KLK14 had hair and skin problems, including weaker cell bonds and inflammation, linked to Netherton syndrome.
7 citations,
December 2021 in “Pharmaceutics” Natural products like plant extracts can help promote hair growth and could be used to treat hair loss.
1 citations,
May 2023 in “PubMed” A certain type of skin cell, marked by EGFR, produces a lot of IGF1 and helps hair follicles grow back faster.
1 citations,
December 2022 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Acne treatment with isotretinoin increases the presence of p53, a protein, in skin and oil glands, which may help reduce acne severity.
Meis2 is essential for touch sensation and nerve function in mice.
January 2024 in “Journal of lipid research” Finasteride may lower cholesterol and slow heart disease progression.
November 2023 in “BMC genomics” The study concluded that the arachidonic acid pathway and the protein KRT79 play a role in determining the fineness of cashmere.
June 2023 in “Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine” Using existing drugs for new purposes could be a cost-effective way to treat chest pain and non-clogged heart arteries, with some drugs for lung blood pressure showing promise but needing more testing.
2 citations,
February 2021 in “Developmental Cell” Middle-aged skin shows aging signs, and quercetin might help delay them.
19 citations,
September 2019 in “EMBO molecular medicine” Blocking TSLP reduces skin inflammation and cell overgrowth in psoriasis.
April 2021 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The new skin-targeted COVID-19 vaccine creates strong immune responses and could improve vaccination methods.