132 citations
,
August 2008 in “Development” Dlx3 is essential for hair growth and regeneration.
110 citations
,
April 2020 in “Advances in Wound Care” Nanotechnology shows promise for better chronic wound healing but needs more research.
107 citations
,
April 2014 in “The Plant cell” The CAP1 gene helps control ammonium levels and is necessary for the proper growth of root hairs in Arabidopsis.
100 citations
,
August 2022 in “Microbial Cell Factories” Balancing skin microbiota is crucial for healthy skin and treating skin diseases.
100 citations
,
May 2006 in “American Journal Of Pathology” Matriptase is crucial for skin barrier, hair growth, and may contribute to skin cancer.
90 citations
,
October 2023 in “Advanced Drug Delivery Reviews” Controlling inflammation can help heal diabetic foot ulcers.
90 citations
,
July 2020 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy” Stem cell vesicles can reduce skin aging from UVB by lowering inflammation and oxidative stress.
89 citations
,
June 2012 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” Actinic keratosis can lead to skin cancer, is more common in fair-skinned people, and can be reduced with sunscreen and treated effectively.
79 citations
,
February 2009 in “Human Genetics” 77 citations
,
April 2005 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Repetin is a protein involved in skin and hair development, binding calcium and compensating for other proteins when needed.
76 citations
,
February 2024 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Hydrogels show promise for improving skin wound healing.
76 citations
,
January 2022 in “Journal of Tissue Engineering” Microneedle patches could replace injections but need more development for better use in medicine.
73 citations
,
February 2023 in “Polymers” Peptide hydrogels are promising for drug delivery and tissue repair in medicine.
72 citations
,
August 2014 in “Genome Biology and Evolution” Feather diversity is due to different keratin gene combinations, and chickens can help study human keratin diseases.
62 citations
,
October 1999 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” New mutations in hair keratin genes can change hair structure and cause monilethrix, with nail issues more common in certain gene mutations.
61 citations
,
April 2023 in “Bioactive Materials” Microneedles are effective for painless drug delivery and promoting wound healing and tissue regeneration.
59 citations
,
February 2019 in “BMC Genomics” Hair length in rabbits is linked to differences in lipid metabolism and cell death.
58 citations
,
January 2010 in “Arthritis Care & Research” Hydroxychloroquine may help delay skin damage in lupus patients.
56 citations
,
March 2015 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Healthy mitochondria in skin cells are essential for proper hair growth and skin cell interaction in mice.
53 citations
,
January 2013 in “Journal of toxicologic pathology” The project created a standardized system for classifying skin lesions in lab rats and mice.
53 citations
,
May 1988 in “Journal of Molecular Evolution” 52 citations
,
October 2007 in “Molecular Therapy” Injecting lentiviral vectors into early gestation mice effectively targets skin stem cells for potential gene therapy.
50 citations
,
September 2012 in “Developmental Biology” Sprouty and FGF balance is crucial for normal feather shape and size.
48 citations
,
April 2023 in “Aging Cell” Targeting cellular senescence may improve skin aging and disorders.
45 citations
,
November 2024 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Functional foods and nutrients like flavonoids, vitamin D, omega-3s, and probiotics can boost brain health and reduce stress.
45 citations
,
July 2022 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” Natural products can help heal wounds by affecting key biological pathways.
45 citations
,
October 2015 in “BMC Genomics” Chicken feather growth involves specific genes and shares similarities with hair development.
44 citations
,
October 2019 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Melatonin, usually known for sleep regulation, also has antioxidant properties that can protect skin, stimulate hair growth, and improve skin conditions, with topical application being more effective than oral use.
44 citations
,
May 1997 in “Journal of Biological Chemistry” The human keratin 6a gene's specific sequences trigger expression in skin layers after injury.
42 citations
,
July 2017 in “Molecular therapy” A form of vitamin E promotes hair growth by activating a specific skin pathway.