77 citations
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February 2001 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” HGF activator helps convert HGF to its active form, promoting hair growth.
72 citations
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November 2002 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Estrogen receptor α controls hair growth cycles and skin thickness in male mice.
70 citations
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April 2017 in “Lasers in surgery and medicine” Blue light promotes hair growth by interacting with specific receptors in hair follicles.
65 citations
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September 2004 in “The American journal of pathology” Blocking BMP signaling causes hair loss and disrupts hair growth cycles.
45 citations
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August 1992 in “PubMed” The rat vibrissa follicle can quickly remodel its basement membrane during hair growth, affecting cell signaling and activity.
40 citations
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November 1998 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” S100A3 protein is crucial for hair shaft formation in mice.
39 citations
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August 2018 in “Scientific reports” Claudin-1 is important for the barrier function and growth of hair.
38 citations
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July 2020 in “EMBO journal” SIRT7 protein is crucial for starting hair growth in mice.
35 citations
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July 2018 in “Cell Reports” The study found that a specific area of the hair follicle helps start hair growth by reducing the blocking effects on certain cells and controlling growth signals.
33 citations
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September 2017 in “Molecules” Red ginseng oil and its components help promote hair regrowth and could treat hair loss.
30 citations
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February 2017 in “Histochemistry and Cell Biology” TPA promotes hair growth by increasing stem cell activity and activating specific cell signals.
30 citations
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October 2014 in “Experimental Dermatology” Leptin from skin fat can slow hair growth during certain phases.
29 citations
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December 2016 in “The EMBO Journal” Gata6 is important for protecting hair growth cells from DNA damage and keeping normal hair growth.
29 citations
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April 2000 in “Journal of histochemistry and cytochemistry/The journal of histochemistry and cytochemistry” ICAM-1 helps regulate hair growth cycles and skin remodeling.
27 citations
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June 2013 in “Genes & development” Cav1.2 affects hair growth and could be a target for hair loss treatments.
27 citations
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January 2006 in “Colloids and Surfaces B: Biointerfaces” Researchers found that bulge cells from human hair can grow quickly in culture and have properties of hair follicle stem cells, which could be useful for skin treatments.
25 citations
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March 2014 in “Experimental Dermatology” Leptin helps start the growth phase of hair.
22 citations
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September 2001 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” S100A8 and S100A9 proteins help form hair shafts during growth.
21 citations
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May 2022 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” Hair growth and health are influenced by factors like age, environment, and nutrition, and are controlled by various molecular pathways. Red light can promote hair growth, and understanding these processes can help treat hair-related diseases.
19 citations
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January 2019 in “Animals” PDGFA helps activate hair growth in cashmere goats.
19 citations
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April 2015 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” The research identified genes and pathways important for sheep wool growth and shedding.
18 citations
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July 2016 in “Genetica” BMP4 gene is crucial for hair follicle development in Liaoning cashmere goats.
18 citations
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December 2009 in “Canadian Journal of Animal Science” The BMP2 gene is more active in the early growth phase of Cashmere goat hair and may affect hair regeneration and textile production.
16 citations
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July 2019 in “Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications” CD36-expressing dermal sheath cells help form blood vessels in hair follicles, aiding hair growth.
16 citations
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March 2019 in “Experimental dermatology” Injury changes how hair follicle stem cells behave, depending on the hair growth stage.
16 citations
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April 2015 in “Lasers in Surgery and Medicine” Using a fractional laser can stimulate hair growth, but the intensity and duration of inflammation are crucial. Too much can cause ulcers and scarring. Lower beam energy and fewer treatments are recommended to avoid damage.
16 citations
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November 2005 in “Journal of Clinical Pathology” CD1d expression in scalp skin and hair follicles changes with the hair cycle and may help protect against microbes.
14 citations
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October 2020 in “Scientific reports” Hair greying is linked to reduced ATM protein in hair cells, which protects against stress and damage.
13 citations
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June 2020 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” HNG helps hair grow by keeping hair in the growth phase longer.
13 citations
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August 2016 in “Medical Hypotheses” Hair characteristics might be early signs of Type 2 Diabetes and could help with early prevention.