20 citations
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September 1998 in “PubMed” Gorillas in Gabon improved after protein supplements were added to their diet.
17 citations
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June 2003 in “The journal of investigative dermatology. Symposium proceedings/The Journal of investigative dermatology symposium proceedings” Mutations in hKAP1 genes may cause hereditary hair disorders.
14 citations
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February 2011 in “Experimental dermatology” A protein called COMP is part of the connective tissue in normal human hair follicles and may be important for hair health.
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.
11 citations
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September 2012 in “Journal of animal physiology and animal nutrition” Higher protein diets with DL-methionine improve mink hair growth and fur quality.
8 citations
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March 2017 in “Experimental Dermatology” Finasteride helps female-pattern hair loss.
8 citations
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August 1969 in “Journal of Nutrition” High protein diets improve wound healing and hair growth in calves, regardless of energy intake.
7 citations
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February 2020 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Both HLA-B and MICA are independently linked to alopecia areata.
7 citations
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September 2019 in “Journal of Cellular Physiology” Akt2 protein is essential for normal cell division in early mouse embryos.
7 citations
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October 2017 in “Behavioural Pharmacology” Fluoxetine's effectiveness as an antidepressant in mice depends on a specific protein activity and a 5-minute pretest.
6 citations
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June 2016 in “Journal of cellular biochemistry” The Hr protein binds to DNA, interacts with p53, and affects cell cycle genes.
5 citations
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September 2017 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” A marine protein-based dietary supplement can safely boost hair growth and reduce hair loss in people with thinning hair.
4 citations
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October 2003 in “PubMed” Low protein diets cause severe health issues in rats, but high protein diets can reverse these effects.
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June 1990 in “PubMed” Hair protein differences help identify species and individuals in forensic science.
4 citations
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February 1983 in “Journal of periodontology” A liquid protein diet significantly affected young rats' body weight but had little effect on their gingival collagen metabolism.
3 citations
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July 2018 in “Biomedicine & pharmacotherapy” Paeoniflorin protects brain cells by involving a specific protein and neurosteroids.
2 citations
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January 2014 in “Photochemical & photobiological sciences” Grasp protein helps maintain skin health after UVB exposure.
1 citations
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September 2025 in “Frontiers in Veterinary Science” Ganxi goats' skin and hair adapt to heat and humidity, possibly aided by GSDMA protein.
1 citations
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May 2024 in “Communications Biology” Dab2 protein is crucial for hair follicle stem cell renewal and preventing early aging.
1 citations
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April 2024 in “Metabolites” Activated protein C helps protect mice from long-term radiation damage.
June 2026 in “Health Science Reports” STEAP3 protein might help treat hair loss, but more testing is needed.
May 2026 in “Bioactive Materials” The microneedle patch helps regrow hair by restoring enzyme function in hair follicles.
September 2025 in “OPAL (Open@LaTrobe) (La Trobe University)” SELP::KP improves hair strength, elasticity, and health, making it a promising hair cosmetic.
July 2025 in “The Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine” Estrogen affects hair growth, and GPER-1 levels might help identify hair loss types.
October 2024 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Higher GPER-1 levels are linked to more severe and shorter-duration androgenetic alopecia, suggesting GPER-1 as a potential treatment target.
September 2024 in “Chemico-Biological Interactions” Finasteride improves heart function in obese and aging male rats by reducing oxidative stress and p53 protein levels.
March 2024 in “Preprints.org” Activated protein C helps protect mice from radiation damage.
The cream with xyloglucan, pea protein, and cactus extract works as well as the standard treatment for psoriasis and is well-tolerated.
June 2023 in “Hanguk ingeurie hakoeji” Eating fermented protein made from black bean powder twice a day for 60 days improved hair density but not scalp condition or hair thickness.
The CD4 protein may play a role in the behavior of certain skin cells, affecting their growth, movement, and differentiation.