13 citations
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September 2019 in “EBioMedicine” sPLA2-IIA increases growth in hair follicle stem cells and cancer cells, suggesting it could be targeted for hair growth and cancer treatment.
11 citations
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June 2021 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” Melatonin helps goat hair stem cells grow and maintain their ability to become different cell types.
11 citations
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January 2018 in “Acta dermato-venereologica” Researchers found specific genes in the part of hair follicles that could help treat hair disorders.
5 citations
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December 2021 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Hedgehog signaling in certain cells is crucial for hair growth during wound healing.
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August 2020 in “Applied Materials Today” Hydrogel microcapsules help create cells that boost hair growth.
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February 2022 in “Frontiers in Genetics” The LncRNA AC010789.1 slows down hair loss by promoting hair follicle growth and interacting with miR-21 and the Wnt/β-catenin pathway.
2 citations
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January 2025 in “动物学研究” YAP1 helps fat cell formation by influencing the Hippo pathway.
2 citations
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June 2022 in “Scientific reports” Mouse hair follicle stem cells lose their ability to change into different cell types after being grown for a long time.
2 citations
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May 2022 in “Stem cell research & therapy” Disrupted stem cell signals in hairpoor mice cause hair loss.
The study found that different genes are active in cashmere goats' hair growth stages, which can help improve cashmere production.
February 2025 in “Science Advances” Wnt signaling helps regenerate hair follicles by affecting how skin cells sense and respond to mechanical forces.
March 2024 in “Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology” Phloroglucinol may help improve hair loss by promoting hair growth and reducing oxidative stress.
January 2024 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” A specific enzyme is essential for proper hair follicle stem cell development and healthy skin.
TLR2 helps control hair growth and regeneration, and its reduction with age or obesity can impair hair growth.
July 2023 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” The mesenchyme can start hair growth, but the exact signal that causes this is still unknown.
November 2022 in “Research Square (Research Square)” The research provides insights into hair follicle growth in forest musk deer by identifying key genes and pathways involved.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Fgf20 is important for the development and regulation of the cells that form the base of hair follicles.
April 2024 in “JEADV. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology/Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Retinoic acid helps activate hair growth in people with common hair loss by working on a specific cell growth pathway.
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September 2005 in “PLoS biology” Understanding gene expression in hair follicles can reveal insights into hair growth and disorders.
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December 2019 in “Stem Cells Translational Medicine” Fully regenerating human hair follicles not yet achieved.
16 citations
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December 2006 in “Expert Review of Dermatology” Hair follicles are essential for skin health, aiding in hair growth, wound healing, and immune function.
53 citations
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April 2021 in “Cell Host & Microbe” Skin bacteria, specifically Staphylococcus aureus, help in wound healing and hair growth by using IL-1β signaling. Using antibiotics on skin wounds can slow down this natural healing process.
41 citations
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June 2024 in “Journal of Cellular and Molecular Medicine” Natural antioxidants may help prevent hair loss by reducing oxidative stress.
39 citations
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September 2011 in “Tissue Engineering Part B-reviews” Hair follicle regeneration in skin grafts may be possible using stem cells and tissue engineering.
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June 2017 in “The Journal of Dermatology” Aging in hair follicle stem cells leads to hair graying, thinning, and loss.
18 citations
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January 2019 in “Experimental Dermatology” Certain cells outside the hair follicle's bulge area can quickly regenerate damaged hair follicles, potentially helping to reduce hair loss from cancer treatments.
10 citations
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December 2021 in “Frontiers in cell and developmental biology” The research identified genes that explain why some sheep have curly wool and others have straight wool.
March 2026 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” Vascular endothelial cells may significantly influence skin stem cells, but more research is needed.
February 2026 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” 3-Hydroxypropionic acid may help treat hair loss by promoting hair growth in cells.
VDAC2 promotes cell death in cashmere goat hair follicles through the P53 pathway.