January 2014 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Proteins like aPKC and PDGF-AA, substances like adenosine and ATP, and adipose-derived stem cells all play important roles in hair growth and health, and could potentially be used to treat hair loss and skin conditions.
December 2013 in “The journal of investigative dermatology. Symposium proceedings/The Journal of investigative dermatology symposium proceedings” New research is helping develop better treatments for alopecia areata.
December 2013 in “Research Portal (King's College London)” Hair loss in Lichen Planopilaris is caused by immune system issues damaging hair follicles and stem cells.
June 2013 in “Revista cubana de plantas medicinales” Sida cordifolia is rich in saponins with antioxidant and antifungal properties.
Three Indian medicinal plant compounds help hair growth.
Higher cholesterol levels increase aggressive prostate cancer risk.
January 2011 in “International Journal of Trichology” The document concludes that doctors should recognize congenital triangular alopecia to avoid unnecessary treatments, as it does not respond to steroids like alopecia areata does.
December 2010 in “Jurnal Natural (Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Science, Syiah Kuala University)” Age, race, family history, and certain genetic factors increase prostate cancer risk.
June 2010 in “Journal of Chemical Crystallography” The compound was successfully made and shows potential for treating prostate cancer.
Ovol2 is crucial for hair growth and skin healing by controlling cell movement and growth.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Finasteride helps female-pattern hair loss.
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August 2023 in “Experimental & Molecular Medicine” Blocking CXXC5 speeds up diabetic wound healing by improving blood vessel growth and skin repair.
December 2012 in “Journal of dermatological science” Hair follicles help attract immune cells to minor skin injuries.
July 2023 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” Skin tumors with CYLD cutaneous syndrome show more NF-κB activity and less organized collagen.
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July 2007 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Claudin expression changes help the skin respond to injury.
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April 2005 in “Mechanisms of development” Mice with too much Claudin-6 have skin barrier problems and abnormal hair growth.
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January 2023 in “International Journal of Biological Sciences” CTHRC1 is essential for healing and preventing heart rupture after a heart attack.
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December 2025 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy” Mesenchymal stem cells help heal wounds by using Cx43 hemichannels to improve tissue repair.
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January 2015 in “Development” Hoxc8 gene helps start mammary gland development by controlling specific signals.
April 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The protein CTCF is essential for skin development, maintaining hair follicles, and preventing inflammation.
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September 2012 in “Cell & tissue research/Cell and tissue research” pCLCA2 protein may help maintain skin structure and function.
April 2021 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” CTCF protein is essential for skin and hair follicle development in mice.
December 2025 in “Egyptian Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences” FOXA1 and CCL2 genes are more active in women with PCOS, varying by phenotype.
April 2010 in “Cancer Research” Mcl-1 can activate Wnt signaling in skin cells, promoting growth and possibly cancer.
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May 2007 in “Molecular Biotechnology”
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October 2013 in “Molecular Biology of the Cell” The protein CCN2 controls hair growth by affecting hair follicle formation and stem cell activity in mice.
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March 2009 in “Molecular Carcinogenesis” Disrupting Bcl-xL in mice reduces skin cancer risk.
Mutant Cx43 causes slower wound healing and hair growth issues in ODDD.
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March 2023 in “Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences” Mutations in claudin-1 and claudin-3 cause hair loss in baby mice.
Lhx2 helps retinal cells respond to signals for eye development.