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January 2023 in “Theranostics” Mechanical force is important for the first contact between skin cells and hair growth in mini-organs.
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July 2016 in “BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine” Hominis Placenta helps hair grow back by increasing cell growth and a specific growth factor.
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April 2008 in “Developmental biology” Ectodysplasin inhibits Wnt signaling to help form hair follicles.
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December 2018 in “Experimental Dermatology” Understanding how melanocyte stem cells work could lead to new treatments for hair graying and skin pigmentation disorders.
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September 2015 in “Journal of Lipid Research” Skin fat helps with body temperature control and has other active roles in health.
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August 2018 in “Nature Communications” JunB is crucial for maintaining healthy skin and hair follicles.
December 2025 in “Antioxidants” Fermented Yeast Complex Extract helps regrow hair by reducing oxidative stress and inflammation.
February 2026 in “Molecular and Cellular Probes” Stem cell and plant exosomes may help heal and regenerate skin.
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July 2021 in “Archiv für Pathologische Anatomie und Physiologie und für Klinische Medicin” LRIG1 is linked to better survival in Merkel cell carcinoma.
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February 2019 in “PLoS Biology” Feather patterns in birds are shaped by signaling interactions and cell movements, with EDA/EDAR crucial for pattern formation.
June 2021 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” The gene Tfap2b is essential for creating a type of stem cell in zebrafish that can become different pigment cells.
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May 2023 in “Cell Proliferation” TGF-β and FGF pathways are crucial for skin development and regeneration.
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July 2018 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Foxn1 is crucial for skin development and healing, and altering its expression may aid regenerative medicine.
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January 2022 in “Journal of Nanomaterials” NH-Tween-80 is a promising stable gel for treating acne.
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October 2024 in “Pharmaceutics” Improving drug delivery through the skin requires understanding skin and using enhancers.
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June 2018 in “Journal of Dental Research” Msx2 is essential for proper enamel formation by preventing abnormal cell transformation.
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January 2019 in “Advances in experimental medicine and biology” Skin stem cells are promising for healing wounds and skin regeneration due to their accessibility and regenerative abilities.
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October 2025 in “Current Issues in Molecular Biology” Escin improves skin blood flow and health by enhancing blood vessel networks.
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February 2025 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” HMBi supplementation boosts cashmere growth by affecting specific metabolic and signaling pathways in goats.
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February 2023 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” PRP use in skin care and plastic surgery is growing, especially in the U.S. and Italy.
January 2026 in “Journal of Biomaterials Applications” Fish skin-derived material helps diabetic wounds heal faster than current options.
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April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” PRC1 is essential for proper skin development and stem cell formation by controlling gene activity.