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October 2005 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” A specific gene mutation causes sparse, brittle hair in a family.
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June 2011 in “British Journal of Dermatology” People with alopecia areata have higher levels of RBP4 protein and antibodies against it.
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July 2007 in “Journal of Biological Chemistry” Most Hairless gene mutations reduce its ability to work with the Vitamin D Receptor, which might explain a certain type of hair loss.
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December 2016 in “Experimental cell research” The research found a way to identify and study skin cells with stem cell traits, revealing they behave differently in culture and questioning current stemness assessment methods.
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April 2023 in “Aging” CNGA3, GLUD1, and SIRT1 are promising targets for treating aging and glioblastoma.
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November 2003 in “The Journal of Cell Biology” BMP receptor IA is essential for proper hair cell differentiation in mice.
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July 2021 in “Bioscience Reports” Activating Tgr5 may help treat hair loss and bone loss.
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January 2015 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Pioglitazone may help treat lichen planopilaris, but more research is needed.
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March 2015 in “Journal of dermatology” The boy's severe skin disorder is caused by two new mutations in his TGM1 gene.
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June 2015 in “European Journal of Plastic Surgery” PRGF treatment safely and effectively helps hair loss.
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March 2007 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Retinoic acid production and signaling in hair follicles are regulated by location and timing, affecting hair growth and cycling.