February 2015 in “American journal of medical and biological research” Balding hair follicles have less growth-promoting factors and more inhibitory factors, leading to hair loss.
63 citations
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May 2009 in “Dermato-endocrinology” Increased FGFR2b signaling, influenced by androgens, plays a role in causing acne.
39 citations
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January 2012 in “Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology” About 8.5% of women in Salvador, Brazil, have Polycystic Ovary Syndrome.
50 citations
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September 2023 in “Biomarker Research” S100A6 is important for cell functions and can help diagnose and treat diseases.
44 citations
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April 2023 in “Genes & Diseases” Mesenchymal stem cells release substances that help tissue repair, and their effectiveness can be improved by understanding environmental influences.
18 citations
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April 2013 in “PLOS ONE” Mice with autoimmune hair loss showed signs of heart problems.
8 citations
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July 2019 in “Journal of Molecular Neuroscience”
5 citations
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June 2024 in “Developmental Cell” Activating TRPV1 can boost hair growth by involving neurons, macrophages, and fibroblasts.
3 citations
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January 2020 in “PubMed” Adding insulin-like growth factor 1 and bone marrow-derived stem cells to a collagen-chitosan scaffold helps wounds heal faster and regrows hair follicles.
294 citations
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February 2011 in “Cell” Nephronectin helps attach muscle cells to hair follicles.
191 citations
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September 2011 in “Cell stem cell” Hair follicle stem cells use specific chromatin changes to control their growth and differentiation.
173 citations
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January 2014 in “Nature Cell Biology” Wnt signaling controls whether hair follicle stem cells stay inactive or regenerate hair.
138 citations
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June 2012 in “Genes & Development” Sonic hedgehog signaling is crucial for hair growth and maintaining hair follicle identity.
25 citations
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June 2022 in “Developmental cell” Overactivating Hedgehog signaling makes hair follicle cells in mice grow hair faster and create more follicles.
16 citations
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March 2021 in “EvoDevo” Different species use the same genes for tooth regeneration.
9 citations
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May 2012 in “PLOS ONE” ILK is essential for skin development, pigmentation, and healing.
5 citations
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February 2025 in “Cell Reports” Skin acetyl-CoA synthesis is crucial for overall lipid balance.
1 citations
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December 2024 in “BMC Genomics” Nuptial pads in Chinese brown frogs change seasonally due to specific gene activity.
1 citations
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March 2023 in “Aggregate” A new hydrogel with micronized amnion helps achieve better, scar-free skin healing.
September 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” A new tool can analyze hair to detect changes due to hormones, genetics, and aging.
January 2003 in “Humana Press eBooks” Dihydrotestosterone and 5α-Reductase play a role in hair loss and prostate health, and finasteride can increase hair growth in men without affecting sperm production, but it doesn't work for postmenopausal women with hair loss.
317 citations
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April 2018 in “Journal of steroid biochemistry and molecular biology/The Journal of steroid biochemistry and molecular biology” PCOS is a complex condition in women that can lead to health issues, and lifestyle changes are the best management approach.
12 citations
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January 2000 in “Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications” The study mapped keratin 15 and 19 genes, aiding future genetic disorder research.
5 citations
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May 2021 in “Small ruminant research” The study found specific proteins that could mark different growth stages of cashmere goat hair and may help improve cashmere production.
November 2025 in “Bioactive Materials” The cryogel effectively heals infected wounds and promotes tissue regeneration without scarring.
January 2024 in “Endocrine and metabolic science” Different types of PCOS need specific diagnosis methods and treatments.
February 2026 in “Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications” Scientists successfully regenerated functional hair follicles using specific stem cells and mesenchymal cells.
18 citations
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January 2020 in “Ecology and evolution” Genes related to pigmentation, body rhythms, and behavior change during hares' seasonal coat color transition, with a common genetic mechanism in two hare species.
14 citations
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November 2020 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Advanced therapies like gene, cell, and tissue engineering show promise for hair regrowth in alopecia, but their safety and effectiveness need more verification.
136 citations
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May 2019 in “Cells” Stem cell therapy, particularly using certain types of cells, shows promise for treating hair loss by stimulating hair growth and development, but more extensive trials are needed to confirm these findings.