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January 2013 in “Biomaterials” Keratin from human hair shows promise for medical uses like wound healing and tissue engineering.
November 2025 in “The Journal of Immunology” Different γδ T cell types have unique roles in causing alopecia areata.
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April 2014 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Loss of keratin K2 causes skin problems and inflammation.
April 2008 in “Annals of General Psychiatry” Social isolation changes brain receptors and makes ethanol more impactful.
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November 2021 in “International journal of molecular sciences” Gut microbes significantly affect brain steroid levels.
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May 2014 in “Cell transplantation” Genetically modified stem cells from human hair follicles can lower blood sugar and increase survival in diabetic mice.
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September 2018 in “Cell Reports” Macrophages help heal nerves by aiding the maturation of Schwann cells and are important for nerve repair.
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January 2023 in “Biomaterials Science” PLGA-based microneedles are promising for safe and effective skin delivery of drugs and vaccines.
May 2026 in “European Cells and Materials” The new delivery system improves Alzheimer's symptoms by releasing Huperzine A slowly and effectively.
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May 2006 in “Annals of Botany” Root hair growth in wheat needs a specific G-actin gradient and high Ca2+ concentration at the tips.
April 2018 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Aging causes changes in scalp cells that can negatively affect hair health.
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May 2016 in “Polymer” New nanocarriers improve skin drug delivery with low toxicity at certain concentrations.
Keratin hydrogels from human hair show promise for tissue engineering and regenerative medicine.
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July 1999 in “JEADV. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology/Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Proteolytic enzymes damaged hair follicle stem cells in transgenic mice.
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April 2017 in “PLOS Genetics” GRHL3 is important for controlling gene activity in skin cells during different stages of their development.
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January 1988 Hair follicles have unique proteins that vary by species and are influenced by nutrition.
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April 1998 in “MIT Press eBooks” DMG-Na may improve blood flow and help hair growth without side effects.
March 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” The N-K GM Series offers highly selective, eco-friendly medicines targeting harmful microbes, free for personal use.
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June 2022 in “Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology” The gel with icariin speeds up wound healing, reduces scarring, and helps hair growth by controlling BMP4 signaling. It also reduces inflammation and improves wound quality in mice, adapts to different wound shapes, and gradually releases icariin to aid healing. It also prevents too much collagen and myofibroblast formation during skin healing.
February 2026 in “Preprints.org” Beer yeast vesicles may improve hair follicle health.
A patient's gum problems worsened after using cyclosporine for a scalp condition, but improved with a lower dose.
April 2026 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” GLP-1 RAs may help wound healing but can also cause faster facial aging and skin issues.
September 2023 in “Medicine” The research suggests immune system changes and specific gene expression may contribute to male hair loss, proposing potential new treatments.
TGF-β1 and 2 in hair follicles may be linked to hair loss in AGA.
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July 2017 in “Scientific Reports” N-WASP is essential for healthy skin and preventing inflammation.
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April 2011 in “British Journal of Dermatology” New mutations in the DSG4 gene cause a rare hair condition.
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June 2017 in “Biomaterials” Special fiber materials boost the healing properties of certain stem cells.
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May 2005 in “The American journal of dermatopathology/American journal of dermatopathology” The hair defect is due to abnormal inner root sheath keratinization.
Yak hair stretches mainly due to macromolecules slipping past each other.