January 2015 in “OpenBU/Boston University Institutional Repository (Boston University)” This study reported that NRP2 expression in melanocytes and melanocyte stem cells is linked to migration inhibition and potentially melanoma progression, suggesting its role as a target for understanding melanoma and hair follicle biology.
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March 2022 in “Cell Death and Differentiation” This study found that while autonomous Sema3A expression limited keratinocyte migration and delayed wound healing, non-autonomous application of recombinant Sema3A with EGF enhanced wound repair in mice.
July 2025 in “Advanced Science” In this study, researchers discovered two new signaling pathways that regulate how melanocytes establish pigment patterns in reconstituted hair-bearing skin, offering insights that could inform strategies to prevent hair greying.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that single-nucleus RNA sequencing identified more relevant keratinocyte clusters and specific markers than single-cell RNA sequencing, offering a new perspective on skin cell differentiation and function.
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July 2024 in “BMC Genomics” In this study, researchers found that single SNPs have a small genetic effect on phenotypes in Inner Mongolia cashmere goats, and constructing haplotypes from associated SNPs may uncover complex variations in cashmere traits, aiding genomics and breeding efforts.