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Alopecia areata patients have higher levels of certain immune receptors, suggesting new treatment possibilities.
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May 2019 in “Life Sciences” Ginsenoside Rb1 from Panax ginseng helps mink hair grow by activating certain cell signals.
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May 2023 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology Venereology and Leprology” A new genetic mutation in the CAST gene may link PLACK syndrome to alopecia areata.
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December 2021 in “Wound repair and regeneration” Photobiomodulation helps hair regrow in injured skin by aiding cell movement and secretion.
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October 2013 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The OVOL1 gene, controlled by β-catenin, is crucial for creating hair follicles.
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February 2023 in “eLife” ILC1-like cells can independently cause alopecia areata.
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November 2011 in “British Journal of Dermatology” A gene called HDAC9 might be a new factor in male-pattern baldness.
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September 2023 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Removing Dicer from pigment cells in newborn mice causes early hair graying and changes in cell migration molecules.
Skin cells can naturally limit the growth of cancerous changes by balancing cell renewal and differentiation.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Human TMEM2 does not break down hyaluronan but helps control its metabolism.
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October 2023 in “PROTOPLASMA” January 2012 in “한국미용학회지” Graying hair is caused by changes in gene expression affecting cell functions.
Keratinocytes can reverse the effects of the GNAQ oncogene, inhibiting melanoma cell growth.
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February 2006 in “Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications” Wnt-10b helps skin cells and hair grow.