May 2013 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature” A balance between BMP and Wnt signals is crucial for hair follicle stem cell function and 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.
July 2022 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Krox20 is important for maintaining stem cells in the skin and affects hair growth and color.
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June 2019 in “BMC genomics” Non-coding RNAs help control hair growth in cashmere goats.
January 2026 in “Current Issues in Molecular Biology” miR-5110 affects alpaca pigmentation by altering specific gene expressions.
January 2019 in “Advances in stem cells and their niches” Krox20 is important for cell differentiation in the brain and hair follicles.
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October 2012 in “The American Journal of Human Genetics” Mutations in the HOXC13 gene cause hair and nail development issues.
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November 2024 in “Genes” miR-144 affects hair growth by interacting with Lhx2.
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July 2011 in “Stem Cells and Development” Certain signals and genes play a key role in hair growth and regeneration, and understanding these could lead to new treatments for skin regeneration.
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January 2020 in “International journal of biological sciences” Removing the ROBO4 gene in mice reduces skin inflammation and hair loss by affecting certain inflammation pathways and gene expression.
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August 2019 in “Frontiers in Microbiology” RpoS helps Borrelia burgdorferi survive in hosts and adapt to different environments.
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May 2025 in “International Immunopharmacology” L-borneol helps skin wound healing by promoting stem cell differentiation.
IL-1 and IL-7 help activate cells that boost hair follicle stem cell growth, aiding wound healing.
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July 2023 in “Cells” MG53 helps reduce skin damage caused by nitrogen mustard.
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June 2014 in “Journal of developmental biology” Retinoic acid helps change skin cells and is important for skin development and hair growth.
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February 2013 in “PeerJ” Activating cannabinoid receptor 1 reduces certain keratin levels, potentially aiding psoriasis treatment.
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February 2015 in “Experimental Dermatology” PPARγ is crucial for skin health but can have both beneficial and harmful effects.
December 2012 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Wnt/beta-catenin signaling in the skin helps fat cell development during hair growth and repair.
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November 2009 in “Aging Cell” Hedgehog signaling helps keep hair follicle stem cells the same in both young and old human skin.
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August 2022 in “Plant Signaling & Behavior” ROS and calcium oscillations are essential for root hair growth in plants.
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October 2019 in “Journal of lasers in medical sciences” CO2 laser treatment for aging skin significantly changes immune system-related genes.
September 2025 in “Radboud University Press eBooks” AHR ligands could treat inflammatory skin diseases.
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February 2017 in “Stem Cell Reports” SHISA6 helps maintain certain stem cells in mouse testes by blocking signals that would otherwise cause them to differentiate.
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August 2016 in “Scientific Reports” Blocking TGFβ-RI signaling enhances surface ectoderm differentiation from human stem cells.
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June 2016 in “Biomaterials” MAA beads improved wound healing in male mice by activating the Shh pathway, but not in females.
November 2025 in “Phytomedicine” L-rhamnose may promote hair growth by boosting energy production in cells.
February 2026 in “Journal of Nanobiotechnology” A new treatment using a special gel with miR-665 reduces inflammation and helps hair regrow in alopecia areata.
April 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” BRG1 is essential for skin cells to move and heal wounds properly.
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December 2008 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Progranulin overexpression leads to shorter, thinner hair and increased cell death in mouse hair follicles.
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October 2019 in “EMBO molecular medicine” Targeting NCoR1 can help treat heart enlargement and dysfunction.