59 citations
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March 2008 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Smad-4 and Smad-7 are key in hair follicle development, with other Smads being less important.
20 citations
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January 2017 in “Experimental Dermatology” Igf1r helps regulate hair growth cycles.
19 citations
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August 2019 in “Expert Opinion on Therapeutic Targets” New treatments for hair loss may target specific pathways and generate new hair follicles.
15 citations
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September 2007 in “Cell & tissue research/Cell and tissue research” Embryonic and adult stem cells are valuable for improving skin grafts and cell therapy.
14 citations
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May 2017 in “InTech eBooks” Hair is important for protection, social interaction, and temperature control, and is made of a growth cycle-influenced follicle and a complex shaft.
7 citations
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July 2008 in “Experimental Dermatology” The study concluded that a protein important for hair strength is regulated by certain molecular processes and is affected by growth phases.
3 citations
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January 2019 in “Advances in stem cells and their niches” Dermal papilla cells are key for hair growth and color, influencing hair type and size, and their interaction with stem cells could help treat hair loss and color disorders.
January 2024 in “Journal of cellular immunology” Hair follicle stem cells are important for maintaining healthy skin and interact with many signals.
June 2023 in “Livestock studies” The article concludes that understanding the molecular processes in hair follicle development can improve the quality of fibers like Angora and cashmere.
Avicennia marina extract can significantly promote hair growth in androgenic alopecia patients.
September 2017 in “Korean journal of acupuncture” Crataegi Fructus water extract helps hair grow better and thicker.
21 citations
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September 2003 in “Journal of Clinical Investigation” Overexpressing noggin in mice causes severe osteoporosis.
June 2025 in “Preprints.org” EDA is vital for bone and cartilage formation and could help treat skeletal disorders.
14 citations
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January 2019 in “Advances in experimental medicine and biology” Skin stem cells are promising for healing wounds and skin regeneration due to their accessibility and regenerative abilities.
169 citations
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January 2018 in “Cell Reports” Scientists grew hair follicles from mouse stem cells in a lab setting.
23 citations
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May 2023 in “Cell Proliferation” TGF-β and FGF pathways are crucial for skin development and regeneration.
10 citations
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October 2021 in “Animal nutrition” Vitamin B6 helps increase hair growth and density in rabbits by affecting certain cell signaling pathways.
5 citations
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May 2024 in “BMC Genomics” Different genes affect hair length in yaks.
2 citations
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November 2024 in “PLoS ONE” Genomic prediction can improve breeding strategies for Korean Sapsaree dogs.
January 2010 in “Bradford Scholars (University of Bradford)” MicroRNAs are crucial for hair growth and skin balance.
January 2004 in “Enshou saisei” Follistatin is important for hair growth and could help treat hair loss.
479 citations
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January 2005 in “BioEssays” Hair follicle development is controlled by interactions between skin tissues and specific molecular signals.
277 citations
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June 2003 in “The journal of investigative dermatology. Symposium proceedings/The Journal of investigative dermatology symposium proceedings” Epithelial-mesenchymal interactions control hair growth cycles through specific molecular signals.
159 citations
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July 2006 in “Endocrine Reviews” Estrogens significantly influence hair growth by interacting with receptors in hair follicles and may help regulate the hair growth cycle.
121 citations
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May 2009 in “Journal of Ethnopharmacology” Eclipta alba extract may help hair grow similarly to Minoxidil.
43 citations
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December 2008 in “Molecular biology of the cell” Disrupting Smad4 in mouse skin causes early hair follicle stem cell activity that leads to their eventual depletion.
41 citations
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December 2019 in “Stem Cell Reviews and Reports” Tooth regeneration could become possible by controlling how and when bioactive factors are released.
41 citations
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June 2006 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Beard and scalp hair cells have different gene expressions, which may affect beard growth characteristics.
28 citations
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February 2016 in “F1000Research” Understanding glycans and enzymes that alter them is key to controlling hair growth.
25 citations
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April 2015 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” GasderminA3 is important for normal hair cycle transitions by controlling Wnt signaling.