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June 2012 in “PLOS ONE” KLF4 is important for maintaining skin stem cells and helps heal wounds.
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March 2017 in “Scientific reports” Double-stranded RNA causes inflammation in hair follicle cells, which may help understand and treat alopecia areata.
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September 2019 in “PLOS genetics” Telomere damage affects skin and hair follicle stem cells by messing up important growth signals.
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April 2011 in “International Journal of Molecular Medicine” Dihydrotestosterone causes p27 protein breakdown in ovarian and breast cancer cells by binding with SKP2.
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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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August 2022 in “Stem cell reviews and reports” Increasing PBX1 reduces aging and cell death in hair follicle stem cells by boosting SIRT1 and lowering PARP1 activity.
10 citations
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May 2018 in “Cell death discovery” HSP90 and lamin A/C are crucial for hair growth and could be targets for treating hair loss.
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January 2020 in “International Journal of Biological Sciences” Septin4 helps kill colon cancer cells by working with the protein BAX.
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November 2022 in “Frontiers in endocrinology” The enzyme 5α-reductase type 1 is important for blood vessel development and fertility in the uterus.
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November 2020 in “BMC Dermatology” Researchers identified genes in scalp hair follicles that may affect hair traits and hair loss.
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October 2017 in “Revista Da Associacao Medica Brasileira” Removing p16INK4a from skin cells can lead to faster and more clumped growth, which might help with hair growth.
July 2025 in “Scientific Reports” Six key genes can predict bladder cancer outcomes and may serve as prognostic biomarkers.
December 2023 in “Communications biology” Targeting the HEDGEHOG-GLI1 pathway could help treat keloids.
October 2023 in “Frontiers in endocrinology” Effective PCOS treatments require targeting specific signaling pathways.
December 2021 in “Research Square (Research Square)” S100A4 and NMIIA promote tumor growth in glioblastoma by enhancing blood vessel functions.
Plant roots respond to fungus smells by possibly using certain proteins and a plant hormone to change root growth, but more research is needed.
January 2012 in “Else Kröner-Fresenius Symposia” Maintaining DNA integrity in stem cells is crucial to prevent aging and cancer.
August 2007 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The meeting discussed vitamin D3's role in fighting tuberculosis, potential treatments for skin conditions like psoriasis, and hair follicle regeneration as a possible solution for hair loss.
The vitamin D receptor has many roles in the body beyond managing calcium, affecting the immune system, hair growth, muscles, fat, bone marrow, and cancer cells.
39 citations
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August 2018 in “Scientific reports” Claudin-1 is important for the barrier function and growth of hair.
29 citations
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February 2018 in “Genetics research international” Certain genetic variations are linked to increased androgen levels in PCOS, but more research is needed to understand these connections fully.
28 citations
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December 2018 in “Plant, cell & environment/Plant, cell and environment” A protein called PLC2 is important for the growth and development of plant roots influenced by auxin.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The study found that p63 needs signals from morphogens to help skin cells differentiate properly.
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November 2015 in “Indian Journal of Clinical Biochemistry” The conference presented findings on how vitamin D levels, genetic factors, and lifestyle choices like smoking and yoga affect various health conditions and diseases.
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June 2022 in “Frontiers in Veterinary Science” Researchers found genes linked to hair growth cycles in Inner Mongolia cashmere goats, which could help understand and treat hair loss.
1 citations
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July 2022 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Targeting specific genes in certain pathways may help treat male pattern baldness.
Pvalb8 is essential for zebrafish hearing and hair cell development, and its mutation causes hearing loss.
2 citations
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August 2021 in “Animal Cells and Systems” Egfl6 is not needed for zebrafish face development.
March 2026 in “World Rabbit Science” DKK4 can be used to improve wool quality in Zhexi Angora rabbits.
August 2024 in “Plant Signaling & Behavior” OsPRX83 helps rice survive stress by improving stress response and antioxidant activity.