36 citations
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January 2004 in “European journal of cell biology” Without keratin 10, there's more growth and development of oil-producing skin cells.
May 2001 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The studies identified key factors and potential treatments for skin and hair disorders.
9 citations
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July 2020 in “Cell Proliferation” Epiregulin can help hair grow and may be useful for treating hair loss.
10 citations
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April 2007 in “PubMed” Coordinated gene activities are crucial for normal hair growth.
1 citations
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April 2012 in “Cancer Research” Antizyme reduces tumor growth and normalizes skin cell development affected by MEK.
March 1998 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Keratin-associated proteins may have roles in various mouse tissues, not just hair.
84 citations
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May 2008 in “Biological Chemistry” Human tissue kallikreins help regulate skin barrier functions and affect skin health.
July 2016 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Scientists created a new 3D skin model from cells of plucked hairs that works like real skin and is easier to get.
8 citations
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July 2020 in “Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology” Excessive sun protection might cause frontal fibrosing alopecia by disrupting skin immune balance.
4 citations
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June 2020 in “British Journal of Pharmacology” Activating TRPV4 in skin cells helps regrow hair in mice, possibly offering a treatment for hair loss.
13 citations
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July 2017 in “Biopolymers” Recombinant keratins can form useful structures for medical applications, overcoming natural keratin limitations.
13 citations
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August 1985 in “The Journal of Dermatology” HKN-2 antibody targets specific skin and hair cells, showing keratin complexity.
115 citations
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August 2014 in “Jo'jig gonghag gwa jaesaeng uihag/Tissue engineering and regenerative medicine” Human hair keratin can be used in many medical applications.
61 citations
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September 2020 in “Bioactive Materials” A special dressing called FEA-PCEI can speed up wound healing, reduce scars, and help grow new hair follicles, but only at the right dosage.
April 2023 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Derinat helps extend hair growth by reducing harmful molecules in skin cells.
January 2003 in “Jiepouxue zazhi” HHK can help restore skin structure.
22 citations
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February 2023 in “Heliyon” The hydrogel significantly speeds up wound healing and supports skin cell growth.
23 citations
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September 2020 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Injectable Platelet-Rich Fibrin (I-PRF) showed positive results for treating hair loss, skin texture, wrinkles, and wounds.
20 citations
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January 2017 in “Experimental Dermatology” Igf1r helps regulate hair growth cycles.
14 citations
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January 2021 in “Stem cell research & therapy” Human skin cells with stem-like features can help create new hair follicles and sebaceous glands when combined with other cells.
55 citations
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September 2003 in “Experimental Dermatology” PDGF signaling may play a role in hair growth cycle regulation.
63 citations
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December 1998 in “Biochimica et Biophysica Acta (BBA) - Protein Structure and Molecular Enzymology” The study improved understanding of keratin fiber structure by showing consistent microfibril diameter but varying distances and electron density profiles.
January 2025 in “PLoS ONE” Elf5 controls skin cell growth and development, making it a potential target for skin treatments.
21 citations
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January 1999 in “Endocrine” 43 citations
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January 2016 in “Cellular physiology and biochemistry” Epidermal Growth Factor helps hair follicle cells grow and move by activating a specific cell signaling pathway.
February 1990 in “PubMed” Hair follicle cells and skin cells differ in keratinization and other features.
53 citations
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September 1999 in “The journal of cell biology/The Journal of cell biology” K16 can partially replace K14 but causes hair loss and skin issues.
7 citations
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August 1984 in “Mycoses” Most patients had less hair growth in affected areas after treatment.
November 2022 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Scientists found a new type of skin cell that could help with skin repair and these cells work better with a certain protein.