Differentiation in keratinocytes can be experimentally modulated by changing the culture conditions. When cultured under conventional, submerged conditions, the extent of cellular differentiation is ...

" Our results provide a clue on pharmacological manipulation of oral keratinocytes for use in regenerative medicine ", added Prof. Izumi. As the field of regenerative medicine continues to advance, ...

Skin exposure to ionizing radiation affects the normal wound healing process. We investigated the beneficial effects of a pharmacological treatment with geranylgeranylacetone (GGA) on keratinocytes ...

Ceramides are fatty acids that keep skin hydrated and are found in moisturizers, cleansers, and serums.

Metaplasia is defined as the replacement of a fully differentiated cell type by another. There are several classical examples of metaplasia, one of the most frequent is called Barrett's esophagus.

Axolotl is an animal model widely used in dermatology research due to its transparent ‘glass skin.’ A study by researchers from Okayama University, Japan, discovered that healthy collagen fibers, ...

Millions of people worldwide experience gum disease (periodontitis). Aside from pain and tooth loss, this disease is also associated with more than 60 systemic diseases, including cardiovascular ...

Mouth wounds heal faster than injuries to other parts of the skin, and now scientists are learning how the mouth performs its speedy repairs. Some master regulators of gene activity work overtime in ...