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January 2004 in “Genomics” A cluster of 21 keratin-associated protein genes important for hair growth was found on human chromosome 21.
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November 2020 in “UNC Libraries” A point mutation in the androgen receptor gene causes complete androgen insensitivity.
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March 2018 in “Aesthetic Surgery Journal” New treatment combining PRP and SVF increases hair density in 6-12 weeks for androgenetic alopecia patients.
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March 2018 in “Journal of Experimental Biology” Wool fibre curvature is due to longer orthocortical cells compared to paracortical cells.
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January 2022 in “Oxidative Medicine and Cellular Longevity” Reactive oxygen species (ROS) influence hair growth by causing DNA damage, cell death, and changes in immune cells.
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February 1991 in “FEBS Letters” Introducing the rat OTC gene partially corrected OTC deficiency in mice.
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March 2019 in “Scientific reports” Temporary ROS production in cultured human hair follicles promotes growth and stem cell activation.
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January 2016 in “Skin Pharmacology and Physiology” The study concluded that both estrogen and androgen receptors, which decrease with age, are linked to skin aging and may be hormonally regulated.
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January 2010 in “Biological and medical physics series” The book was the first to focus on the biophysical properties of hair.
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May 2015 in “Journal of biological chemistry/The Journal of biological chemistry” Different ligands change the shape of the TRPV3 ion channel in unique ways.
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January 2023 in “Experimental dermatology” Skin thickness decreases and structural changes occur with both ageing and sun exposure in certain skin types.
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July 2018 in “International Journal of Research -GRANTHAALAYAH” Antioxidants, like catalase, are crucial for keeping hair follicles alive.
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January 2016 in “Methods in molecular biology” HAP stem cells can repair nerves, grow hair follicle nerves, and become heart muscle cells, making them useful for regenerative medicine.
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August 2018 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Antioxidants, like catalase, are crucial for keeping hair follicles alive.
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November 2022 in “International journal of research - granthaalayah” Hydrocolloid wound dressings emit energy that affects human tissue metabolism.
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July 2018 in “Facial Plastic Surgery” Hair restoration can enhance a facial plastic surgery practice with careful patient selection and detailed follow-up.
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February 2023 in “International journal of research - granthaalayah” Electromagnetic energy from wound dressing paste can disrupt skin lipid droplets, possibly affecting cancer development.
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September 2021 in “International journal of research - granthaalayah” Human hair has bipolar electrical charges because of a gap in the hair follicle's electromagnetic field.
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November 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” The document concludes that transplantology has evolved with improved techniques and materials, making transplants more successful and expanding the types of transplants possible.
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September 2015 in “Reviews in Endocrine and Metabolic Disorders” The document discusses new insights into how hormones affect male sexual health and related conditions.
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January 2014 in “Hair therapy & transplantation” OMICS International aimed to make scientific research freely accessible to everyone.
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August 2004 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” Adult somatic stem cells could be used for future skin therapies.
September 2025 in “Toxins” Botulinum toxins show promise in treating various conditions, but more research is needed for hair and scalp disorders.
July 2025 in “International Journal of Trichology” Biological factors are crucial for developing new hair restoration treatments.
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