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June 2004 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Macrophage-stimulating protein helps hair grow and can start hair growth phase in mice and human hair samples.
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December 2016 in “PloS one” A specific protein in chicken embryos links early skin layers to feather development.
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May 2007 in “Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences” KAP8.2 gene variations affect cashmere quality in goats.
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September 2003 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” VDUP1 is found in skin and hair follicles, interacts with sciellin, and may help regulate skin cell differentiation.
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December 2017 in “Journal of biomaterials science. Polymer ed.” Human hair protein extracts can protect skin cells from oxidative stress.
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February 1998 in “Gene” The B2 genes are crucial for hair growth in rats.
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May 2020 in “Journal of proteome research” Explosions don't stop hair proteins from being used to identify people.
10 citations
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January 2016 in “PLOS ONE” Researchers found 44 proteins that change during different hair growth stages and may be important for hair follicle function.
8 citations
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January 2015 in “Genetics and molecular research” Researchers found four key proteins that affect the development of a specific hair type in Yangtze River Delta white goats.
7 citations
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June 2021 in “Amino acids” Human hair protein modifications could potentially indicate heart disease risk.
7 citations
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March 2018 in “Asian-Australasian journal of animal sciences” OCIAD2 and DCN genes affect hair growth in goats by having opposite effects on a growth signaling pathway and inhibiting each other.
6 citations
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April 2022 in “Cellular and Molecular Life Sciences” Angio PRP speeds up skin wound healing and reduces inflammation.
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May 2020 in “Scientific reports” Researchers identified genes and proteins that may influence wool thickness in sheep.
5 citations
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February 2008 in “Experimental Dermatology” Cyclosporin A promotes hair growth in mice and increases a protein linked to hair growth, but it may not work the same way in humans.
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May 2019 in “Zeitschrift für Naturforschung C” Ishige sinicola extract helps bone-building cells grow and mature, which could aid in treating osteoporosis.
3 citations
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July 2020 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” Vitexin Compound 1 may help reduce skin aging caused by UVA light.
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February 2023 in “Transgenic Research” The E2 protein affects gene activity in hair follicles of mice.
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September 2017 in “Archives of Medical Science” Finasteride affects offspring's antioxidant enzymes in epididymis, possibly disrupting sperm maturation.
1 citations
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August 2023 in “Biomolecules & therapeutics” HAPLN1 can promote hair growth and may help treat hair loss.
Ca²⁺-mediated protein citrullination controls cell growth in the CNS and may help treat brain tumors.
Newly designed proteins can effectively degrade specific proteins in cells, offering a potential new therapy method.
August 2025 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” [6]-Gingerdiol 3-monoacetate shows promise for treating T. whipplei infections.
Certain plasma proteins and genes are linked to obstructive sleep apnea, suggesting potential new treatments.
June 2023 in “Animal Bioscience” Vimentin and transthyretin proteins are linked to black coat color in sheep.
January 2023 in “Czech Journal of Animal Science” Proteins influence the quality and traits of cashmere goat fleece, affecting hair strength and diameter.
April 2022 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Researchers created a stable rabbit cell line for hair research that doesn't age quickly or become cancerous.
April 2021 in “Arab Journal of Nuclear Sciences and Applications/Arab Journal of Nuclear Sciences and Applications ” Repeated use of protein hair conditioner with heat or gamma irradiation can harm skin and hair health in rats.
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May 2012 in “Molecular and Cellular Endocrinology” Human skin produces sex hormones like estrogen and testosterone, influenced by ARO and StAR, which may affect skin elasticity and hair growth.
24 citations
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June 2021 in “Agronomy” Protein hydrolysates applied to roots or leaves differently improved lettuce yield and quality, with the best results seen in specific combined treatments for each type.
11 citations
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March 2013 in “Gene” A certain genetic variation in the IL1A gene may lower the risk of a hair loss condition in Chinese people.