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August 2018 in “BMC Genomics” The HOXC13 gene affects different hair proteins in cashmere goats in varied ways and is controlled by a feedback loop and other factors.
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February 1999 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Urokinase, a type of protein, helps skin cells multiply faster, especially in newborn mice.
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March 2020 in “PloS one” α-parvin is necessary for skin and hair growth and for the correct orientation of skin cells.
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August 2013 in “Stem Cells and Development” The method increases stem-like cells for better skin regeneration.
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Human hair follicle cells can be turned into stem cells that may help clone hair for treating hair loss or burns.