November 2023 in “npj regenerative medicine” Skin spheroids with both outer and inner layers are key for regrowing skin patterns and hair.
February 2023 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Blocking IL-17 can reduce skin inflammation in a mouse model of pityriasis rubra pilaris.
October 2021 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Melatonin affects certain genes and pathways involved in cashmere goat hair growth.
June 2021 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Melatonin can increase cashmere yield by altering gene expression and restarting the growth cycle early.
May 2020 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Researchers found four key stages of cell development that are important for hair growth and shedding in cashmere goats.
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January 2015 in “Experimental Dermatology” New mutations in KRT83 and KRT86 are linked to the hair disorder monilethrix.
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April 2017 in “Oncology Reports” The hair keratin gene KRT81 is found in both normal and breast cancer cells and helps them invade surrounding tissues.
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December 2003 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” K6hf is found in specific parts of hair follicles, nails, and tongue, and is linked to hair growth and structure.
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February 1993 in “Journal of Biological Chemistry” KAP6 genes are conserved across species and active in hair follicles.
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July 1994 in “PubMed” Keratins K6 and K16 are expressed more freely in regenerating mouse skin than K1 and K10.
November 2025 in “Cancer Management and Research” Targeting Keratin 17 may help overcome cancer therapy resistance.
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April 2003 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Four specific keratins in hair follicles help understand hair structure and function.
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October 2003 in “Annales de Génétique” A specific gene mutation causes different hair defects in Indian monilethrix families.
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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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March 2017 in “Nature Communications” Stem cells help heal wounds by rapidly dividing and migrating to the wound edge.
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April 2019 in “npj Regenerative Medicine” Wharton's jelly secretomes are best for promoting blood vessel growth.
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July 2016 in “Nature Reviews Molecular Cell Biology” Epigenetic changes control how adult stem cells work and can lead to diseases like cancer if they go wrong.
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August 2015 in “The journal of allergy and clinical immunology/Journal of allergy and clinical immunology/The journal of allergy and clinical immunology” Alopecia areata involves immune activation in the scalp, suggesting treatments targeting TH1, TH2, and IL-23 pathways.
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February 2018 in “Nature Reviews Genetics” Stem cell plasticity is crucial for wound healing but can also contribute to cancer development.
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December 2010 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Scientists turned mouse stem cells into skin cells that can grow into skin layers and structures.
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June 2017 in “Nature Communications” A WNT10A gene mutation leads to ectodermal dysplasia by disrupting cell growth and differentiation.
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January 2017 in “PLoS Genetics” Removing both KLK5 and KLK7 proteins can prevent death and skin issues in Netherton syndrome.
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June 2017 in “Advances in Therapy” New treatments for Alopecia Areata, like JAK inhibitors, show promise for hair regrowth and are likely to change future treatment approaches.
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January 2013 in “Expert Opinion on Biological Therapy” The conclusion is that hair growth can be improved by activating hair cycles, changing the surrounding environment, healing wounds to create new hair follicles, and using stem cell technology.
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October 2009 in “The FASEB journal” TRH stimulates human hair growth and extends the hair growth phase.
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December 2004 in “Differentiation” The study identified and characterized new keratin genes linked to hair follicles and epithelial tissues.
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December 2019 in “PloS one” Beta-caryophyllene helps improve wound healing in mice, especially in females.
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December 2013 in “Nature Cell Biology” Inactive hair follicle stem cells help prevent skin cancer.
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July 2006 in “Journal of biological chemistry/The Journal of biological chemistry” The gene Foxq1, controlled by Hoxc13, is crucial for hair follicle differentiation.
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January 2010 in “The FASEB Journal” Prolactin affects the production of different keratins in human hair, which could lead to new treatments for skin and hair disorders.