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The study found that different genes are active in cashmere goats' hair growth stages, which can help improve cashmere production.
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April 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” ZNF750 and MPZL3 are important in causing seborrheic dermatitis.
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May 1971 in “Clinical genetics” A specific metabolite, not a receptor protein, triggers the production of certain kidney enzymes, but this process is disrupted in mice with a mutation causing testicular feminization.
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June 2001 in “British Journal of Dermatology” c-Myc, Max, and Bin1 help hair follicle cells mature and die.
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June 2005 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” The study found that variations in hair protein genes are likely due to evolutionary deletions or duplications.
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February 2024 in “Poultry Science” miR-140-y helps control feather growth in geese by affecting the Wnt signaling pathway.
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December 2022 in “PubMed” The lncRNA LOXL1-AS1 may help diagnose and treat androgenic alopecia.
A new peptide, murikal/SPR4, was found to significantly increase hair growth in mice, and its liposomal topical formulations enhanced hair growth more than commercial products. However, results on human scalp skin were unclear, needing more tests.
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January 2025 in “Frontiers in Oncology” REV7 is crucial for genome stability and cancer treatment, making it a potential target for therapy.
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February 2007 in “Hormone and metabolic research” The substance MK386 effectively blocked testosterone conversion and reduced cell growth in certain skin cells, but inhibiting 5α-reductase alone may not greatly improve acne.
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May 2010 in “Journal of the South African Veterinary Association” Mycophenolate mofetil helped reduce steroid use in treating a dog's autoimmune skin disease.
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February 2018 in “PubMed” Minoxidil helps hair growth by promoting stem cell differentiation through increased ATP synthase activity.
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May 2004 in “Prenatal Diagnosis” Prenatal genetic diagnosis may not predict MELAS syndrome severity in offspring.
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January 2018 in “Acta dermato-venereologica” Researchers found specific genes in the part of hair follicles that could help treat hair disorders.
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November 2021 in “Cell Research” Cepharanthine and Trifluoperazine are effective against SARS-CoV-2.
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September 2024 in “Scientific Reports” Cardamonin may help treat oral cancer by promoting cell death and stopping cancer cell growth.
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September 2024 in “BMC Genomics” circCFAP20DC helps goat ovarian cells grow, aiding follicle development.
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November 2025 in “Journal of Ovarian Research” Reducing granulosa cell pyroptosis may improve oocyte maturation in PCOS.
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September 2023 in “Frontiers in molecular biosciences” Inducing ferroptosis in hepatic stellate cells is crucial for treating liver fibrosis.
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May 2023 in “Frontiers in immunology” Skin stem cells remember past inflammation, helping them respond better to future injuries and possibly aiding in treating skin issues.