October 2004 in “Australian Prescriber” Agalsidase alfa helps treat Fabry's disease but needs more research for long-term benefits.
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January 2005 in “Biological & Pharmaceutical Bulletin” The peptide GPIGS helps hair cells grow and speeds up hair regrowth in mice.
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May 1981 in “Australian Journal of Biological Sciences” Rat hair follicle cells can produce and release various glycosaminoglycans over time.
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June 2011 in “Movement Disorders” A specific gene mutation is linked to a hereditary form of dystonia that responds well to certain medications.
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January 1997 in “Mapping” Gambogic Amide may prevent hair greying and promote hair growth by maintaining hair pigmentation.
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October 2020 in “Research Square (Research Square)” A genetic variant in goats is linked to cashmere growth.
October 2021 in “JAAD Case Reports” Topical glycopyrrolate lotion helped reduce excessive sweating from eating in a diabetic man.
August 2024 in “Biomolecules & Therapeutics” A new compound, HTPI, promotes hair growth by protecting cells from damage and regulating energy use.
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January 1997 in “Bioscience Biotechnology and Biochemistry” Sheep hair follicle transglutaminases are calcium-dependent.
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May 2019 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Pro-Ile could be used in cosmetics to improve skin, hair growth, and healing.
July 2023 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” N,N-Dimethylglycine Sodium Salt helps reduce skin inflammation and improves skin cell growth and healing.
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January 1982 in “Acta agriculturae Scandinavica” Mink use L-methionine and L-cystine slightly better than natural amino acids for hair growth, but D-methionine is not effective.
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March 2019 in “Gene” Editing the FGF5 gene in sheep increases wool length, confirming its role in hair growth.
February 2023 in “Journal of Ginseng Research/Journal of ginseng research” New ginseng compounds may help treat degenerative diseases.
February 2025 in “Advanced Composites and Hybrid Materials” Glutamic acid microneedle patches promote better hair growth than traditional treatments.
December 2025 in “PubMed” Fish collagen peptide may boost hair growth and health.
Glycyrrhizic acid and licorice extract can significantly reduce unwanted hair growth.
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August 1991 in “American Journal of Medical Genetics” A special diet can fix hair problems in argininosuccinase deficiency.
August 2023 in “Fermentation” Scientists can use engineered microbes to make L-aspartate and related chemicals, but there's still room to improve their efficiency.
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May 2014 in “Pharmaceutical Biology” Glycyrrhizic acid from sweet licorice can effectively remove hair without skin irritation.
January 2019 in “Proceedings for Annual Meeting of The Japanese Pharmacological Society” Nε-(carboxymethyl) lysine delays hair growth by blocking a key protein.
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January 2020 in “Frontiers in Genetics” PDGFC gene may help select goats with desirable curly wool traits.
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June 2014 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Glyoxylic acid is a safer alternative to formaldehyde for hair straightening and effectively changes hair structure.
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December 2008 in “Frontiers of Agriculture in China” The Cashmere goat hair keratin gene is crucial for hair structure.
April 2024 in “Chemical engineering journal” The new hydrogel made from thymol and glycyrrhizin helps heal MRSA-infected wounds in rats effectively.
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September 2004 in “Biomacromolecules” The Glu413Lys mutation in keratin affects hair stability, while Glu413Asp does not.
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October 2023 in “Animal Biotechnology” A specific gene variation in goats is linked to better growth traits.
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April 2019 in “International journal of molecular sciences” Human hair grows better in a special gel that mimics skin.