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March 2013 in “Journal of Applied Biomedicine” β-catenin helps hair follicle stem cells grow by activating a specific cell pathway.
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June 2023 in “Animals” CRABP2 helps increase the growth of cells important for hair growth by activating a specific growth pathway.
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March 2022 in “Journal of biological chemistry/The Journal of biological chemistry” Removing a specific gene in certain skin cells causes hair loss in mice by disrupting hair follicle development.
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May 2026 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” UT-018 speeds up wound healing and boosts hair growth in mice.
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September 2015 Gefitinib treatment led to unexpected hair growth in two lung cancer patients.
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December 2021 in “Development & Reproduction” Lack of FPR2 slows hair growth by affecting hair cell activity.
IRS-specific genes in Tan sheep hair follicles peak at birth and may affect wool crimp.
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January 2015 in “Case reports in endocrinology” Women with nonclassical congenital adrenal hyperplasia may have a higher risk of fertility issues and miscarriages, and should get genetic counseling.