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January 2003 in “Expert Opinion on Therapeutic Patents” Steroid sulfatase inhibitors could potentially treat hormone-related disorders like certain cancers, hair loss, acne, and improve cognitive dysfunction.
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March 2014 in “Molecular Endocrinology” NFIB and STAT5 work together to control specific genetic programs in cells.
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May 2018 in “Molecular Medicine Reports” miR‑339‑5p can slow down hair follicle stem cell differentiation by targeting DLX5.
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April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Mutations in the SHH pathway in certain skin cells can cause skin tumors and abnormal hair growth.
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September 2019 in “EBioMedicine” sPLA2-IIA increases growth in hair follicle stem cells and cancer cells, suggesting it could be targeted for hair growth and cancer treatment.
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July 2021 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” Cholesterol-modified siRNAs targeting certain genes increased hair growth in mice.
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March 2023 in “Science Translational Medicine” Blocking a certain signal in the gp130 receptor can improve tissue healing and lessen osteoarthritis symptoms.
April 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Blocking JAK-STAT5 signaling in mice leads to hair growth.
May 2022 in “The FASEB Journal” Finasteride may help treat Neutrophil Actin Dysfunction by reducing LSP1 gene activity.
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October 2016 in “Experimental Dermatology” Activin A is important for creating new hair follicles.
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April 2016 in “Molecular Genetics and Genomics” Thymosin beta 4 may help hair growth and could be a treatment for hair issues.
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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.
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February 2013 in “International Journal of Molecular Medicine” Growth factors help hair follicle stem cells grow and stay versatile.
May 2025 in “The FASEB Journal” Targeting the TNFRSF1B gene may help treat hair loss.
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September 2025 in “Frontiers in Immunology” Folate receptor β helps suppress the immune system in macrophages and affects cancer growth and hair health.
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