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June 2019 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Tiny particles called extracellular vesicles could help with skin healing and hair growth, but more research is needed.
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April 2016 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” A substance called VIP might protect hair follicles from being attacked by the immune system, and problems with VIP signaling could lead to hair loss in alopecia areata.
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April 2017 in “European Journal of Cell Biology” CIP/KIP proteins help stop cell division and support hair growth.
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December 2020 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” Gene network oscillations inside hair stem cells are key for hair growth regulation and could help treat hair loss.
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February 2017 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Icariin helps mouse hair grow by boosting a growth factor in skin cells.
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February 2021 in “Experimental Dermatology” Cannabinoid receptor-1 signaling is essential for the survival and growth of human hair follicle stem cells.
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July 2014 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Chemotherapy causes complex changes in hair follicle cells that can lead to hair loss.
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