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January 1977 in “Advances in experimental medicine and biology” Hair follicles have an enzyme that converts arginine to citrulline in proteins.
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December 2002 in “Biochimica et biophysica acta. G, General subjects/Biochimica et biophysica acta. General subjects (Online)” The research found two types of calcium in human hair, one that varies among individuals and another that is consistent across people.
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May 2006 in “Annals of Botany” Root hair growth in wheat needs a specific G-actin gradient and high Ca2+ concentration at the tips.
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August 1997 in “PubMed” Increased K+ permeability alone may not promote hair growth.
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February 2015 in “Acta Crystallographica Section D: Structural Biology” The study concludes that certain domains in Clostridium histolyticum enzymes are structurally unique, bind calcium to become more stable, and play distinct roles in breaking down collagen, with potential applications in medicine and drug delivery.
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July 1994 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Minoxidil sulfate and pinacidil may promote hair growth through increased blood flow, not by activating potassium channels.
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March 2010 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Hair coloring increases copper and calcium uptake, damaging hair and reducing shine.
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August 2014 in “PLoS ONE” Hair follicles can help diagnose traumatic brain injury quickly and non-invasively.
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October 2011 in “Journal of proteomics” Taxol damages hair growth cells, causing hair loss.
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October 2022 in “International Journal of Legal Medicine” Drugs in drowned bodies' hair remain stable in natural water, aiding forensic analysis.
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March 2003 in “Journal de Physique IV (Proceedings)” Calcium soaps are present in human hair and can be removed with acid.
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April 2015 in “Current problems in dermatology” A more sensitive assay was developed to detect enzyme activity converting arginine to citrulline in hair follicles.
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December 2020 in “Scientific reports” Mitochondrial problems in tooth cells lead to bad enamel and dentin development in mice.
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July 2024 in “Materials Today Communications” The FN3-Alg hydrogel effectively heals irregular wounds and promotes hair growth.
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December 2023 in “International journal of molecular sciences” Understanding keratinization is crucial for treating skin conditions like ichthyoses and psoriasis.
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March 2021 in “Reproduction” Finasteride may affect male fertility by interfering with specific sperm signaling.
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January 2026 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Caffeine and DMG increase calcium influx in hair follicle cells without being toxic.
November 2025 in “Advanced Science” A new nanozyme using EGCG and L-arginine boosts hair growth by safely increasing beneficial oxidative stress.
April 2023 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Derinat helps extend hair growth by reducing harmful molecules in skin cells.
March 2008 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature” Local positive feedback helps shape root hair cells by stabilizing growth sites.
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May 2017 in “The journal of sexual medicine” Cyproterone acetate treatment is safe and causes mild feminization, which increases with added estrogen.
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December 1981 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” Cyproterone acetate reduced hair growth in most hirsute females and made hair softer, thinner, and lighter.
July 2026 in “Advanced Science” A new adhesive coating from scallop protein boosts hair growth better than minoxidil.
January 2005 in “日本機械学會論文集. C編” Minoxidil sulfate and pinacidil promote hair growth likely by increasing blood flow, not by activating K channels.
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May 2003 in “Mechanisms of Development” Increasing calcium sensing receptor speeds up skin and hair development in mice.
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August 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Activating TRPV3 reduces skin oil production and increases inflammation, potentially causing dry skin issues.
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January 2021 in “Scientific Reports” Pannexin 3 helps skin and hair growth by controlling a protein called Epiprofin.
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October 2018 in “Journal of molecular and cellular cardiology/Journal of Molecular and Cellular Cardiology” The gene NM_026333 slows down aging by affecting the NCX1 pathway and could be targeted for anti-aging treatments.