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March 2023 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” ADSC-Exos with miR-122-5p can help treat hair loss by promoting hair growth.
February 2023 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Exosomes from skin cells can boost hair growth by stimulating a gene called LEF1.
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October 2021 in “Journal of Clinical Investigation” Skin inflammation can worsen intestinal inflammation and colitis.
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August 2019 in “Frontiers in Microbiology” Staphylococcus epidermidis A/C strains are more antibiotic-resistant and infection-adapted, while B strains thrive in hair follicles.
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January 2021 in “Annals of Dermatology” 650 nm red light helps hair grow and prevents hair loss by affecting certain genes and biological processes.
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January 2021 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” Inhibiting Zyxin may help treat androgenetic alopecia by promoting hair growth.
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December 2022 in “BMC Genomics” The Msx2 gene affects feather development in Hungarian white geese and a specific gene variation could indicate feather quality.
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September 2025 in “Genes” Certain gene variations in Jiangnan cashmere goats are linked to important traits like birth weight and fiber quality, useful for breeding.
February 2024 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Hair loss in Androgenetic Alopecia is caused by genetics, aging, and lifestyle, leading to hair follicle shrinkage and related health risks.
January 2024 in “Journal of lipid research” Finasteride may lower cholesterol and slow heart disease progression.
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September 2016 in “EMBO journal” PRC2 is essential for maintaining intestinal cell balance and aiding regeneration after damage.
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April 2017 in “PLOS Genetics” GRHL3 is important for controlling gene activity in skin cells during different stages of their development.
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March 2023 in “Molecular Therapy — Nucleic Acids” Mechanical stimuli and CCL2 can help regenerate hair follicles in adult mice.
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July 2025 in “Genetics Selection Evolution” Nerve cells and other cell types work together to start horn growth in dairy goats.
November 2023 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Skin cells and certain hair follicle areas produce hemoglobin, which may help protect against oxidative stress like UV damage.
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June 2022 in “Animals” Key genes, including KRT39 and KRT74, influence hair length in Inner Mongolia cashmere goats.
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June 2024 in “Frontiers in Genetics” Different sheep breeds share similar genetic factors affecting wool fineness.
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October 2021 in “Microbiology spectrum” Researchers identified five new potential targets for leishmaniasis treatment, suggesting repurposing existing drugs could be effective.