488 citations
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July 2021 in “Cell” Fibroblasts are crucial for tissue repair and inflammation, and understanding them can help treat fibrotic diseases.
65 citations
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March 2017 in “Experimental Dermatology” Curly hair is influenced by specific genetic variations.
46 citations
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January 2010 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Mice lacking Insig proteins had hair growth problems due to cholesterol buildup, but this was fixed by the drug simvastatin.
45 citations
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August 2018 in “Stem Cells International” Stem cells, especially from fat tissue and Wharton's jelly, can potentially regenerate hair follicles and treat hair loss, but more research is needed to perfect the treatment.
35 citations
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January 2017 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Stress can cause early aging in certain skin cells, leading to problems with hair growth.
21 citations
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May 2022 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” Hair growth and health are influenced by factors like age, environment, and nutrition, and are controlled by various molecular pathways. Red light can promote hair growth, and understanding these processes can help treat hair-related diseases.
14 citations
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June 2016 in “Biomaterials” MAA beads improved wound healing in male mice by activating the Shh pathway, but not in females.
14 citations
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November 2012 in “SLAS discovery” Some herbal extracts can promote hair growth and prevent hair loss.
7 citations
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July 2024 in “Animals” The Shh gene controls cell growth and death in cashmere goat hair follicles, affecting hair growth.
6 citations
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January 2015 in “Journal of regenerative medicine & tissue engineering” The review concludes that innovations in regenerative medicine, tissue engineering, and developmental biology are essential for effective tissue repair and organ transplants.
5 citations
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October 2022 in “BMC genomics” Certain microRNAs are important for sheep hair follicle development and could help improve wool quality.
3 citations
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December 2021 in “Recent patents on anti-cancer drug discovery” SET7/9 enzyme affects cell growth and diseases like cancer, diabetes, and obesity.
3 citations
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November 2014 in “Protein Expression and Purification” Scientists successfully purified a protein called Wnt3a, which is involved in processes like hair growth, but the overall yield was low, suggesting more work is needed to improve this.
2 citations
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June 2017 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Epigenetic factors play a crucial role in skin health and disease.
1 citations
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October 2025 in “Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology” Natural extracts may promote hair growth with fewer side effects than conventional treatments.
1 citations
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November 2022 in “Animals” The research found specific genes and pathways that control fur development and color in young American minks.
November 2025 in “FEBS Open Bio” JAK/STAT1 pathway causes hair loss during chemotherapy by reducing Shh in hair follicles.
November 2025 in “Biomolecules” FGF22 helps hair follicle stem cells grow and develop.
August 2025 in “Pharmaceuticals” Hemp seed-derived exosomes help restore feather growth in chickens affected by DHT.
March 2025 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” Improving nerve and immune interactions may help heal chronic wounds.
March 2024 in “International journal of molecular sciences” The research identified key proteins that affect wool fiber thickness in Angora rabbits.
December 2023 in “Animals” The research found genes and miRNAs that may control hair growth in Forest Musk Deer.
Arabica coffee pulp extract may help prevent hair loss and promote hair growth.
Certain natural products may help stimulate hair growth by affecting stem cell activity in the scalp.
May 2022 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” miR-29a-5p prevents the formation of early hair structures by targeting a gene important for hair growth and is regulated by a complex network involving lncRNA627.1.
Hairlessness in mammals is due to complex genetic changes in both genes and regulatory regions.
April 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” A virus protein can activate a pathway that may lead to abnormal hair follicle development.
173 citations
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August 2015 in “Developmental cell” The study identified unique genes in hair follicle cells and their environment, suggesting these genes help organize cells for hair growth.
20 citations
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January 2022 in “Polymers” Nanoparticles added to natural materials like cellulose and collagen can improve cell growth and wound healing, but more testing is needed to ensure they're safe and effective.
12 citations
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January 2021 in “Cell Transplantation” Baby teeth stem cells can help grow hair in mice.