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February 2019 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Activin B can boost hair growth by promoting cell proliferation and cell cycle progression.
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May 2017 in “Cell metabolism” Paneth cells and intestinal stem cells work together metabolically for stem cell function and regeneration.
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November 2020 in “Molecules” Carvone helps treat skin issues by reducing melanin and stopping harmful cell growth.
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June 2021 in “Frontiers in genetics” The protein STAT3 slows down cell growth by blocking the FST gene, which affects hair development in sheep.
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December 2025 in “The Journal of Cell Biology” Keratin 15 helps maintain skin cell growth and repair.
June 2025 in “Cell Regeneration” Lack of a certain enzyme causes hair to grey early by damaging stem cells, but an antioxidant can help prevent this.
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January 2025 in “International Journal of Pharma Medicine and Biological Sciences” DP cells interact with immune cells, possibly causing hair loss in Alopecia Areata.
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January 2023 in “European journal of gynaecological oncology” KRT17 may be a new target for endometrial cancer treatment because it helps cancer cells move and form new blood vessels.
January 2019 in “Cell & developmental biology” 3D cultivation and prenatal stem cell exosomes improve stem cell treatment results, especially for hair loss and age-related issues.
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