31 citations
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September 2012 in “Journal of biological chemistry/The Journal of biological chemistry” The right amount of retinoic acid is essential for normal hair growth and development.
17 citations
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May 2018 in “BMC genomics” Researchers found genes and microRNAs that control curly fleece in Chinese Tan sheep.
51 citations
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August 2013 in “The Journal of experimental medicine/The journal of experimental medicine” Loss of a specific protein in skin cells causes symptoms similar to psoriasis.
November 2025 in “Advanced Science” A new nanozyme using EGCG and L-arginine boosts hair growth by safely increasing beneficial oxidative stress.
36 citations
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August 2022 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” Sebaceous glands age due to genetic and environmental factors, affecting sebum production and composition.
29 citations
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January 2013 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” P-cadherin is crucial for hair follicle pigmentation but not skin pigmentation.
November 2025 in “Pharmacological Research” Plant-derived nanoparticles from Polygoni Multiflori Radix promote hair growth better than Minoxidil by affecting androgen pathways.
1 citations
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June 2014 in “Journal of developmental biology” Retinoic acid helps change skin cells and is important for skin development and hair growth.
December 2025 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Exosome-based therapies show promise for treating alopecia areata but need more research.
October 2022 in “Experimental Dermatology” New technologies show promise for better hair regeneration and treatments.
3 citations
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March 2023 in “Biology” Genes affecting wool fiber thickness in Angora rabbits were identified, which could help breed finer wool.
44 citations
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July 2020 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy” Epidermal stem cells show promise for skin repair and regeneration.
4 citations
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January 2025 in “The Journal of Cell Biology” Ceramide Synthase 4 is crucial for maintaining hair follicle stem cells and preventing hair loss.
3 citations
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September 2023 in “Genes” Dkk genes evolved faster in birds and reptiles, affecting hair development functions.
2 citations
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November 2022 in “Journal of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology” Aging changes hair stem cells and their environment, leading to gray hair and hair thinning, but understanding these changes could help develop treatments for hair regeneration.
January 2024 in “Biochemical genetics” The research found specific genes and proteins that affect how fast chickens' feathers grow, which is not solely determined by traditional inheritance patterns.
58 citations
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February 2013 in “Journal of Biological Chemistry” LGR5 mainly stays inside cells, moving to the trans-Golgi network, and this process is important for its role in cell signaling.
9 citations
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February 2022 in “BMC Genomics” Melatonin affects gene expression in goat hair follicles, potentially increasing cashmere production.
April 2025 in “Journal of Pharmaceutical Investigation” Low-dose rapamycin microdepots can help regrow hair by activating certain cell processes.
May 2018 in “International journal of cell science & molecular biology” Early anti-aging hair treatments should focus on anti-inflammatory agents and promoting healthy hair growth cycles.
4 citations
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November 2021 in “Pharmaceuticals” Paeonia lactiflora and Poria cocos extracts can potentially increase hair growth and reduce hair loss symptoms by lowering testosterone and inflammation levels.
173 citations
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August 2015 in “Developmental cell” The study identified unique genes in hair follicle cells and their environment, suggesting these genes help organize cells for hair growth.
124 citations
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July 2017 in “eLife” Type XVII collagen helps control skin cell growth and could be a target for anti-aging treatments.
115 citations
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December 2017 in “Wiley Interdisciplinary Reviews-Developmental Biology” Skin cells called dermal fibroblasts are important for skin growth, hair growth, and wound healing.
105 citations
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October 2018 in “Nature” A small group of slow-growing cells causes basal cell carcinoma to return after treatment.
46 citations
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August 2022 in “Animals” miR-144-y and FOXO3 play key roles in skin and feather development in Zhedong White geese.
37 citations
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May 2018 in “Frontiers in physiology” Certain RNA molecules are important for the development of wool follicles in sheep.
35 citations
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November 2021 in “Journal of Animal Science and Biotechnology/Journal of animal science and biotechnology” DNA methylation changes in Tan sheep affect growth and fur traits.
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.
18 citations
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January 2013 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” WIF1 helps keep skin stem cells inactive to prevent excessive cell growth.