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January 2016 NuMA-microtubule interactions are crucial for proper skin structure and hair growth.
"Bider" markings in Dun Mongolian horses are caused by a complex network of genes and pathways.
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April 1992 in “Biochemical Journal” Minoxidil reduces lysine hydroxylase in skin cells.
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June 2012 in “British Journal of Dermatology” A new mutation in the KRT86 gene causes a hair disorder with variable expression.
August 2021 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Adjusting polyamine levels could help treat skin disorders like psoriasis and skin cancer.
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December 2016 in “The EMBO Journal” Gata6 is important for protecting hair growth cells from DNA damage and keeping normal hair growth.
June 2025 in “Current Issues in Molecular Biology” Meloside A may help protect hair cells from damage linked to hair loss.
September 2025 in “JID Innovations” Squaric acid dibutylester promotes hair growth by activating immune cells, especially macrophages.
January 2018 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” The mutant HR bmh protein mis-localizes in cells, affecting skin and hair development.
July 2024 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” Botanical extracts and Minoxidil improved hair condition in a boy with a genetic disorder.
MFN2 mutations cause mitochondrial problems, leading to more upper body fat and lower leptin levels.
July 2022 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Arg1+ macrophages may play a role in Alopecia Areata, offering new treatment targets.
January 2002 in “Chinese Journal of Pharmaceuticals” A new method was developed to make a compound used in finasteride and epristeride with a 69% yield.
January 1996 in “Studia iuridica” Two new gene mutations cause a rare hair disorder.
January 2024 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” A new method using 1,4-n-butylene dimaleate effectively repairs and strengthens damaged hair.
Sublingual minoxidil increases hair thickness in men with hair loss.
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July 2004 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” The enzymes Aldh1a2 and Aldh1a3 are involved in making retinoic acid in hair follicles and have different roles in hair growth.
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January 2011 in “Journal of Cosmetics, Dermatological Sciences and Applications” Vitamin B12 may promote hair growth by affecting certain cell processes.
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June 2013 in “Optometry and vision science” Following a specific clinical sequence can help diagnose and treat Demodex mites in the eyes.
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August 2020 in “Acta histochemica” All-trans-retinoic acid stops mink hair growth by affecting cell growth and causing cell death.
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February 2025 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” Low-dose oral minoxidil improved hair growth in a woman with short anagen syndrome.
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September 2021 in “BMC Biology” Key genes and factors crucial for hair follicle development and wool traits in Merino sheep were identified.
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May 1997 in “Journal of Biological Chemistry” High ornithine decarboxylase levels may lead to hair loss and cancer by increasing CK2 activity in the nucleus.
December 2010 in “대한미용학회지” PMWE effectively stimulates hair growth and is safer than minoxidil.