82 citations
,
May 2009 in “Development” EGF and KGF signalling prevent hair follicle formation and promote skin cell development in mice.
10 citations
,
November 1997 in “British Journal of Dermatology” A 10-year-old boy had the earliest reported case of hair that became progressively kinkier but eventually returned to normal on its own.
January 1999 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” RAPK is a rare skin disorder with pigmented spots, mainly on hands and feet, starting in youth.
287 citations
,
January 2013 in “Journal of Ginseng Research” The ginseng market has potential for growth and needs new products and better marketing.
113 citations
,
December 2000 in “The journal of investigative dermatology. Symposium proceedings/The Journal of investigative dermatology symposium proceedings” KGF and activin are crucial for skin healing and repair.
19 citations
,
July 2015 in “Journal of Ginseng Research” Korean Red Ginseng may protect against hair loss caused by chemotherapy.
January 2013 in “Herald of Medicine” GHK-Cu liposome promotes hair growth in mice with alopecia.
January 2026 in “International Journal of Dermatology” APKH in young males may signal early hair loss and needs early attention.
33 citations
,
May 2018 in “Stem Cell Reports” Krt15+ cells in the mouse intestine resist radiation and can start tumors.
12 citations
,
August 2011 in “Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences” KAP8.1 gene variations affect cashmere weight in Inner Mongolian goats.
54 citations
,
February 1994 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” rhKGF2 significantly promotes hair growth and follicle development.
26 citations
,
October 1999 in “Archives of Dermatology” Curly hair in certain scalp areas can be an early sign of hair loss.
15 citations
,
February 2014 in “BMC Research Notes” The X5 Hairlaser might help treat male hair loss, but more research is needed.
1 citations
,
October 2017 in “Frontiers in Physiology” Hair follicle keratin may have been used in tooth enamel evolution.
January 2013 in “China Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Medicine” IGFBP-5 likely plays a key role in goat hair growth.
158 citations
,
January 2003 in “Journal of Forensic Sciences” Hair testing can detect a single GHB exposure, useful for documenting sexual assault.
27 citations
,
February 2003 in “European Journal Of Oral Sciences” SVpgC2a cells show abnormal growth and keratin changes, modeling early cancer development.
January 2020 in “Global dermatology” Iontophoresis with a growth factor cocktail helps hair growth in patients with androgenetic alopecia.
April 2023 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Elf5 is important for skin stem cell growth and could help treat skin and hair problems.
January 2012 in “Heilongjiang xumu shouyi” EGF and KGF affect wool fineness in Gansu alpine Merino sheep.
10 citations
,
January 2004 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Krt6a-Cre transgenic mice help study gene effects on hair follicle development and tumor suppression.
5 citations
,
November 2017 in “Asian journal of pharmaceutical and clinical research” Pakis Gajah (Angiopteris evecta) water extract may promote hair growth in rabbits, but more research is needed for human use.
14 citations
,
January 2017 in “Pharmacological Reports” TP0427736 may help treat hair loss by blocking a specific protein and promoting hair growth.
3 citations
,
June 2022 in “European journal of human genetics” A new type of pachyonychia congenita linked to a specific keratin gene mutation was found in two Pakistani families.
9 citations
,
September 2019 in “PLoS ONE” K42 and K124 keratins are only found in horse hoof lamellae.
16 citations
,
January 2017 in “Physical chemistry chemical physics/PCCP. Physical chemistry chemical physics” The 3D structure of a key hair protein was modeled, revealing specific helical structures and stabilization features.
January 2024 in “Journal of Biosciences and Medicines” Combining Ginkgo biloba and butylphthalide improves cognitive recovery and reduces inflammation after a stroke.
January 2025 in “Catalysts” High-temperature gelatinization of ginkgo seeds effectively increases β-cyclodextrin production.
10 citations
,
January 2010 in “International journal of trichology” Keratin-associated proteins are part of the developing hair fiber cuticle.