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August 2015 in “Oncology Reports” Stem cells slowed lung tumor growth but increased colon tumor growth in mice.
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April 2005 in “Journal of biological chemistry/The Journal of biological chemistry” The ZIP7 gene helps control zinc levels in cells by moving zinc from the Golgi apparatus to the cytoplasm.
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April 2017 in “Lasers in surgery and medicine” Blue light promotes hair growth by interacting with specific receptors in hair follicles.
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November 2019 in “Gene” The ITGB6 gene is important for tissue repair and hair growth, and mutations can lead to enamel defects and other health issues.
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September 2019 in “Clinical and experimental dermatology” Basal cell carcinomas may differentiate similarly to hair follicles and could be influenced by hair cycle-related treatments.
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August 2015 in “Experimental Dermatology” Human hair follicle organ culture is a useful model for hair research with potential for studying hair biology and testing treatments.
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March 2011 in “Stem Cell Reviews and Reports” Human epidermal neural crest stem cells can become bone and skin pigment cells, making them useful for therapies.
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September 2018 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Air pollution (PM10) increases skin inflammation and aging by reducing collagen and may trigger a repair response in skin cells.
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August 2016 in “Scientific Reports” Blocking TGFβ-RI signaling enhances surface ectoderm differentiation from human stem cells.
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December 2016 in “PLOS ONE” Scientists made skin stem cells from other human cells with over 97% efficiency, which could help treat skin conditions.
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February 2006 in “Genomics” A new genetic mutation in mice causes permanent hair loss and skin wrinkling.
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January 2018 in “Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications” Researchers created five new human scalp cell lines that could be useful for hair growth and loss research.
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June 2007 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Researchers created a cell line to study hair growth and found specific genes affected by dihydrotestosterone.
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January 2021 in “Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine” Porphyra-334 may help reduce wrinkles and promote hair growth.
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October 2015 in “Experimental dermatology” Adenine helps delay aging in human hair follicle cells.
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September 2024 in “Development” Researchers converted human embryonic stem cells into trophoblast stem cells using specific transcription factors.
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April 2024 in “Acta Biochimica et Biophysica Sinica” The study identifies four distinct zones in the fetal vaginal epithelium, enhancing understanding for potential applications in women's health.
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September 2022 in “Morphology” Human stem cells have diverse sources and potential uses in medicine.
February 2026 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” 3-Hydroxypropionic acid may help treat hair loss by promoting hair growth in cells.
July 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Collagen scaffolds in cell therapy can transform skin to be more resilient and pressure-responsive.
Hypoxic preconditioning helps human hair follicle stem cells survive oxidative stress.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Ganoderma lucidum extract can potentially reduce stress-induced hair loss by slowing down premature hair aging and removing harmful substances.
Older women's scalp cells show changes that could contribute to hair thinning.
January 2011 in “Bradford Scholars (University of Bradford)” Testosterone stimulates growth in intermediate hair follicles, but this can be blocked by cyproterone acetate.
114 citations
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May 2001 in “Development” Overexpression of Hoxc13 in hair cells causes hair loss and skin issues.
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October 2012 in “Experimental Dermatology” Deleting the Sox21 gene changes hair lipid composition and increases cholesterol sulfate levels.
April 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Autophagy, a cell recycling process, is crucial for prolonged hair growth and could be a potential target for treating hair growth disorders.
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January 2000 in “International Journal of Cancer” Transglutaminase-3 is often reduced in esophageal cancer.
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February 2009 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Coenzyme Q10 helps reduce aging in human hair.
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September 2023 in “Bioscience Biotechnology and Biochemistry” Scalp bacteria affect genes linked to hair health and growth.