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March 2008 in “AJP Endocrinology and Metabolism” SSAT is a key enzyme affecting cell growth and metabolism, with potential but risky use in disease treatment.
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August 2020 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Potassium changes lead root hair growth, with calcium and other factors regulating the process.
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February 2015 in “Nature Communications” Fungi-produced compounds can change plant root growth.
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October 1962 in “Journal of Ultrastructure Research” The hair follicle structure is more complex than thought, with new findings on protein formation.
February 2017 in “Developmental Cell” Mammary stem cells drive mammary gland growth by branching and cell mixing.
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February 2019 in “Neuroscience letters” Hormones during puberty increase certain receptors in the brain, and this change is influenced by estrogen levels.
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March 2008 in “Molecular and Cellular Endocrinology” Hormones and neuroendocrine factors control hair growth and color, and more research could lead to new hair treatment options.
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February 2000 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Eosinophils are not a reliable marker for diagnosing alopecia areata.
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March 2022 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy” Dendritic epidermal T cells help wounds heal faster by boosting skin stem cell growth.
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November 2024 in “eLife” Mesenchymal MEIS2 is essential for whisker development without needing sensory nerves.
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January 2021 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Scalp nerve issues are linked to hair loss in men.
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July 2003 in “Experimental Dermatology” The upper hair follicle is stable, while the lower part allows movement during hair growth.
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November 1987 in “Differentiation” Outer root sheath cells consistently express certain keratins influenced by their environment.
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June 2017 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” The symposium highlighted the skin's role in sensing itch, pain, touch, and pleasure, and discussed new research and techniques for understanding and treating these sensations.
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October 2021 in “Case Reports in Veterinary Medicine” The dog died from myxedema coma linked to severe atherosclerosis and thyroid issues.
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June 2020 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Tiny particles from skin cells can help activate hair growth.