Editing the FGF5 gene in sheep increases fine wool growth.
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June 2017 in “Journal of steroid biochemistry and molecular biology/The Journal of steroid biochemistry and molecular biology” VDR regulation varies by tissue and is crucial for its biological functions.
January 2026 in “PLoS Biology” ARHGEF3 is essential for proper hair follicle development in mice.
January 2026 in “Burns & Trauma” NLRP3 helps control inflammation and repair in wound healing, making it a potential target for treatment.
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March 2000 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences” Overexpressing GLI-1 in mice skin can cause tumors like human basal cell carcinomas.
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January 2024 in “International journal of molecular sciences” TRPV4 helps cells repair tissue and reduce scarring by controlling calcium levels.
November 2025 in “Biomolecules” FGF22 helps hair follicle stem cells grow and develop.
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June 2024 in “Medical Review” Biliary fibrosis is crucial in liver diseases and understanding it can help prevent and treat these conditions.
December 2024 in “Medical Review” Organoids help study and treat genetic diseases, offering personalized medicine and therapy testing.
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October 2023 in “International Journal of Ayurvedic Medicine” Rasayana therapy can enhance female reproductive health at different life stages.
128 citations
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August 2015 in “Cell Stem Cell” Damage to skin releases dsRNA, which activates TLR3 and helps in skin and hair follicle regeneration.
48 citations
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February 2013 in “Molecular and Cellular Endocrinology” The protein StAR is found in 17 different organs and can affect hair loss and brain functions, but its full role is not yet fully understood.
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October 2012 in “Journal of Heredity” The Itpr3 gene causes a specific hair pattern in mice.
104 citations
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May 2003 in “Endocrinology” Lampreys have a functional vitamin D receptor that may help detoxify harmful substances.
70 citations
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March 2010 in “The Journal of Steroid Biochemistry and Molecular Biology” Blocking a specific enzyme might help treat obesity and diabetes, but more research is needed to ensure it's safe.
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February 2022 in “The journal of neuroscience/The Journal of neuroscience” Deleting the PTEN gene in mice causes nerve cells to grow larger and heal better after injury, but may cause overgrowth and hair loss in older mice.
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August 2024 Deep skin fibroblasts help recruit immune cells for better wound healing.
506 citations
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January 2012 in “Molecular and Cellular Endocrinology” Melatonin affects many body functions beyond sleep by interacting with specific receptors in various tissues.
306 citations
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April 2019 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” The skin has a complex immune system that is essential for protection and healing, requiring more research for better wound treatment.
129 citations
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May 2015 in “Cell Stem Cell” Different types of stem cells exist within individual skin layers, and they can adapt to damage, transplantation, or tumor growth. These cells are regulated by their environment and genetic factors. Tumor growth is driven by expanding, genetically altered cells, not long-lived mutant stem cells. There's evidence of cancer stem cells in skin tumors. Other cells, bacteria, and genetic factors help maintain balance and contribute to disease progression. A method for growing mini organs from single cells has been developed.
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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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August 2001 in “Experimental Dermatology” Human hair follicle cells can grow hair when put into mouse skin if they stay in contact with mouse cells.
62 citations
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March 2008 in “American Journal of Human Genetics” Hair loss gene found on chromosome 3q26.
61 citations
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January 2008 in “Cold Spring Harbor Symposia on Quantitative Biology” Beta-catenin is crucial for skin cell growth, development, and cancer formation.
60 citations
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February 2013 in “Cell reports” The balance between androgen receptor and p53 is crucial for sebaceous gland differentiation.
53 citations
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April 2021 in “Cell Host & Microbe” Skin bacteria, specifically Staphylococcus aureus, help in wound healing and hair growth by using IL-1β signaling. Using antibiotics on skin wounds can slow down this natural healing process.
36 citations
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March 2002 in “Journal of Biological Chemistry” Food deprivation increases MST enzyme in the brain, possibly affecting energy balance.
28 citations
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October 2019 in “Seminars in Cell & Developmental Biology” Hair can regrow in large wounds through a process similar to how hair forms in embryos, and understanding this could lead to new treatments for hair loss or scarring.
20 citations
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February 2004 in “Veterinary dermatology” Dog hair grows back in about 14 weeks after being clipped for surgery, and the season doesn't really affect this growth rate.
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March 2020 in “Frontiers in Neuroendocrinology” The enzymes 5α-reductase and 3α/β-hydroxysteroid oxidoreductase help create brain-active substances from progesterone and testosterone, which could be used for treatment, but more research is needed to ensure their safety and effectiveness.