44 citations
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December 2005 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Certain genetic markers, especially the MICA gene, are linked to alopecia areata.
8 citations
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June 2004 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Certain peptides can prevent hair loss in young rats caused by a cancer drug.
87 citations
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January 2017 in “PLoS Genetics” Removing both KLK5 and KLK7 proteins can prevent death and skin issues in Netherton syndrome.
18 citations
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June 2016 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Increasing isoleucine intake improved skin and health issues in an infant with maple syrup urine disease.
5 citations
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July 2014 in “Acta Crystallographica Section D-biological Crystallography” Mutations in the enzyme don't significantly change how it binds to its specific substances.
7 citations
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January 2023 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” Caspases are enzymes important for both cell death and various non-lethal cell functions, affecting head development and hair growth, with different caspases playing specific roles.
56 citations
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October 2007 in “Journal of Biological Chemistry” Cathepsin L is essential for heart health and its absence causes heart problems and hair loss.
1 citations
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December 2020 Malva verticillata seed extracts, specifically linoleic acid, can help reduce hair loss and promote hair growth by activating certain cell signals.
July 2022 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” MPZL3 is important for controlling the hair growth cycle in mice and humans.
A specific gene change in APCDD1 increases the risk of hair loss.
34 citations
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May 2001 in “Endocrinology” Mrp3 helps in wound healing and hair growth.
January 2024 in “Research Portal Denmark” H+-ATPase is crucial for plant growth and can be influenced by microbial compounds, affecting root hair development.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Blocking casein kinase 1 in skin cells can help melanocyte precursors move better, potentially helping with conditions like vitiligo or gray hair.
2 citations
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August 2019 in “PubMed” A specific enzyme that activates the hair growth medication minoxidil when applied to the skin was identified.
July 2022 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” MPZL3 protein helps keep sebaceous gland size and cell growth in check.
1 citations
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April 2023 in “International journal of molecular sciences” Certain skin proteins can form anchoring structures without the protein AMACO.
14 citations
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December 2001 in “Journal of autoimmunity” Rats can develop an immune response to prion protein peptides, but it may cause severe skin issues in older rats.
4 citations
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April 2024 in “The Journal of Cell Biology” Caspase-1 helps hair stem cells move to heal wounded or inflamed skin.
April 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Potential compounds may inhibit hair loss by targeting a non-androgen pathway.
34 citations
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August 2019 in “Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology” mTORC2 is crucial for healthy skin barrier by regulating lipids and filaggrin.
7 citations
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January 2018 in “Neurodegenerative Diseases” Researchers found a new ABCD1 gene mutation linked to a rare brain and nerve disorder with unusual brain changes.
July 2012 in “European journal of cancer” MPA increases cancer spread by boosting Eph A2 activity.
8 citations
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September 2013 in “Molecular carcinogenesis” Rapamycin reduces skin cell growth and tumor development by affecting cell signaling in mice.
19 citations
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July 2020 in “EBioMedicine” A gene variant increases the risk of a type of hair loss by affecting hair protein production.
11 citations
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April 2013 in “Journal of Proteomics” Found different proteins in balding and non-balding cells, giving insight into hair loss causes.
70 citations
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August 2006 in “Cancer Research” AP-1 controls tumor cell type by affecting key signaling pathways.
January 2008 in “HAL (Le Centre pour la Communication Scientifique Directe)” The mutant HR bmh protein affects hair follicle formation by failing to repress vitamin D receptor activity.
1 citations
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September 2011 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Malassezia yeast plays a key role in dandruff and seborrhoeic dermatitis.
June 2023 in “Indian Journal of Canine Practice” The cat fully recovered from skin issues after treatment with medication and shampoo.
2 citations
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April 2022 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Activating PKM2 and Wnt/β-catenin signaling together can potentially enhance hair growth and could be a treatment for hair loss.