research Olfactory receptor OR2AT4 regulates human hair growth 82 citations , September 2018 in “Nature Communications” A certain smell receptor in hair follicles can affect hair growth when activated by a synthetic sandalwood scent.
research Topical odorant application of the specific olfactory receptor OR2AT4 agonist, Sandalore®, improves telogen effluvium‐associated parameters 11 citations , July 2020 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Sandalore® improves hair growth and quality in people with hair loss.
research Expression of an Olfactomedin-Related Gene in Rat Hair Follicular Papilla Cells 10 citations , June 2005 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” FP-1 is a key protein in rat hair growth, active only during the growth phase.
research OR2AT4, an Ectopic Olfactory Receptor, Suppresses Oxidative Stress-Induced Senescence in Human Keratinocytes 6 citations , November 2022 in “Antioxidants” OR2AT4 helps reduce aging and cell damage in human skin cells.
research Olfactory Stem Cells From Adult Rats 1 citations , January 2007 in “Griffith Research Online (Griffith University, Queensland, Australia)” Adult rat olfactory mucosa has stem cells that can self-renew and become different cell types.