Skin Development and Regeneration in Homeostasis and Disease with

Skin Development and Regeneration in Homeostasis and Disease with Elena Ezhkova - Breaking News in Stem Cells

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Elena Ezhkova, Ph.D., discusses the role of Merkel cells in touch sensation and their connection to nerves. She shares research on skin cancer formation, focusing on the PRC1 complex's impact on gene expression. Ezhkova also investigates epithelial-to-mesenchymal transition (EMT), finding it contributes to cancer spread. Ezhkova offers insights for potential cancer treatments. Series: "Stem Cell Channel" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 38335]

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