25 citations
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August 2014 in “Endocrinology” Researchers created a mouse model of a type of rickets that does not cause hair loss.
20 citations
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January 2013 in “Cell & Bioscience” Understanding how epigenetic regulation affects stem cells is key to cancer insights and new treatments.
17 citations
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November 2012 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The document concludes that over 500 genes are linked to hair disorders and this knowledge is important for creating new treatments.
14 citations
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March 2017 in “Brain research” Progesterone and its byproducts control a specific receptor in the brain independently of progesterone receptors, affecting conditions related to the menstrual cycle.
14 citations
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May 2013 in “American Journal of Physiology-endocrinology and Metabolism” Removing myelin protein zero-like 3 in mice leads to better metabolism and resistance to obesity.
13 citations
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January 2010 in “Advances in Biochemical Engineering / Biotechnology” Understanding hair biology is key to developing better treatments for hair and scalp issues.
12 citations
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January 2018 in “Biomaterials Science” Softer hydrogel surfaces help maintain hair growth-related functions in skin cells.
12 citations
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November 2014 in “PLOS Computational Biology” The study concluded that hair growth in mice is regulated by a stable interaction between skin cell types, and disrupting this can cause hair loss.
10 citations
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November 2018 in “Genetics in medicine” Lack of cystatin M/E causes thin hair and dry skin.
10 citations
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February 2008 in “Photochemistry and photobiology” Vitamin D receptor can control the hairless gene linked to hair loss even without vitamin D.
8 citations
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March 2014 in “American Journal of Pathology” Damaged hair follicles make mice more prone to skin inflammation and skin cancer after UV exposure.
6 citations
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August 2014 in “Toxicologic pathology” Blocking DGAT1 reduces oil gland size in mice and dogs, but only mice experience hair loss.
6 citations
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February 2013 in “Journal of Visualized Experiments” The method quickly analyzes hair growth genes and shows that blocking Smo in skin cells stops hair growth.
5 citations
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October 2019 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” The research linked PLCD1 gene variants to the development of trichilemmal cysts.
4 citations
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May 2021 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” ELL is crucial for gene transcription related to skin cell growth.
4 citations
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January 2017 in “Biological & pharmaceutical bulletin” Inhibiting ALOX12 can help hair cuticle maturation by increasing S100A3 citrullination.
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August 2022 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Mouse touch-sensitive nerve cells adjust their connections based on competition with other similar cells.
May 2015 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Wnt-3a helps grow more skin stem cells, which could lead to new hair loss treatments.
January 2000 in “BioScience” The document concludes that understanding hair biology is key to treating hair disorders, with gene therapy showing potential as a future treatment.
September 2019 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Tet1/2/3 enzymes affect hair follicle cell development by influencing BMP signaling.
26 citations
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December 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Disrupting Notch signaling in blood vessels increases scarring during wound healing in mice.
224 citations
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March 2006 in “Seminars in Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” The document concludes that understanding hair follicle biology can lead to better hair loss treatments.
138 citations
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November 2015 in “Journal of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics” Protoporphyrin IX is useful in cancer treatment but can cause health problems if not properly regulated.
137 citations
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October 2009 in “The American journal of pathology” Matriptase is crucial for keeping epithelial tissues healthy and functioning properly.
104 citations
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May 2003 in “Endocrinology” Lampreys have a functional vitamin D receptor that may help detoxify harmful substances.
93 citations
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April 2003 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America” Fatty acid transport protein 4 is essential for skin and hair development.
89 citations
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September 2010 in “Annual Review of Genomics and Human Genetics” The document concludes that understanding the genes and pathways involved in hair growth is crucial for developing treatments for hair diseases.
88 citations
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April 2017 in “Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology” The document concludes that early diagnosis and treatment of Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia are crucial for preventing serious health issues and improving patient outcomes.
81 citations
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January 2006 in “Journal of cellular physiology” Mice without the vitamin D receptor gene lose hair due to disrupted hair follicle cycles.