16 citations
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April 2024 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences” HDAC4 and HDAC7 are crucial for Th17 cell development and could be targeted to treat inflammatory diseases.
15 citations
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November 2023 in “Immunity & ageing” TLR4 is important in aging-related diseases and could be a new treatment target.
12 citations
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December 2022 in “Current Protein and Peptide Science” Thymosin β4 helps in cell activities, healing, and organ preservation, and treats hair loss and skin injuries.
75 citations
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July 2016 in “New phytologist” The protein RSL4 is crucial for making root hairs longer by controlling genes related to cell growth.
19 citations
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January 2015 in “Development” Hoxc8 gene helps start mammary gland development by controlling specific signals.
June 2020 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” The enzymes Tet1, Tet2, and Tet3 are important for the development of hair follicles and determining hair shape by controlling hair keratin genes.
43 citations
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December 2008 in “Molecular biology of the cell” Disrupting Smad4 in mouse skin causes early hair follicle stem cell activity that leads to their eventual depletion.
46 citations
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October 2018 in “JCI insight” CD8+ T cells are involved in alopecia areata and may cause disease relapse.
April 2023 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Blocking a key energy pathway in human hair follicles can trigger stress responses that stop cell growth.
82 citations
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January 2011 in “New Phytologist” VILLIN4 helps root hair growth by organizing actin with calcium.
April 2021 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” TET enzymes are important for skin and hair development by controlling gene activity in specific areas.
13 citations
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January 2021 in “Journal of Cellular and Molecular Medicine” Thymosin β4 may boost hair growth by aiding stem cell movement and blood vessel formation.
6 citations
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October 2012 in “Journal of Heredity” The Itpr3 gene causes a specific hair pattern in mice.
December 2023 in “The journal of cell biology/The Journal of cell biology” The mTurq2-Col4a1 mouse model shows how the basement membrane develops in live mammals.
173 citations
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January 2014 in “Nature Cell Biology” Wnt signaling controls whether hair follicle stem cells stay inactive or regenerate hair.
2 citations
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October 2018 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Tofacitinib helps mice grow more hair by increasing noggin and BMP4 levels, possibly better than minoxidil.
September 2024 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Estetrol (E4) may help treat female pattern hair loss by prolonging hair growth.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Dkk4 protein helps control how hair grows and its arrangement.
7 citations
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January 2019 in “PeerJ” A protein called sFRP4 can slow down hair regrowth.
August 2011 in “Planta Medica” 4-O-methylhonokiol from Magnolia Officinalis may promote hair growth by interfering with TGF-β1 effects in skin cells.
34 citations
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July 2006 in “The Journal of Comparative Neurology” Increasing neurotrophin 4 in skin boosts nerve endings but not sensory neuron count.
85 citations
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May 2009 in “Hippocampus” Progesterone helps adult male mice grow more neurons and improves memory.
46 citations
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June 2015 in “American Journal Of Pathology” Diabetes causes lasting cell dysfunctions, leading to serious complications even after blood sugar is controlled.
81 citations
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February 2019 in “Experimental & Molecular Medicine” PAK4 is crucial in cancer progression, brain development, and could be a therapeutic target, especially through the PAK4-CREB axis.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Ceramide synthase 4 is essential for maintaining skin barrier health.
July 2022 in “Biomedicines” 4-Aminopyridine improves skin wound healing and tissue regeneration by increasing cell growth and promoting nerve repair.
March 2026 in “World Rabbit Science” DKK4 can be used to improve wool quality in Zhexi Angora rabbits.
2 citations
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December 2016 in “Experimental cell research” The research found a way to identify and study skin cells with stem cell traits, revealing they behave differently in culture and questioning current stemness assessment methods.
November 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Estetrol may help prevent hair loss and support hair growth in women.
28 citations
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July 2008 in “Developmental Biology” Smad4 is important for healthy hair follicles because it helps produce a protein needed for hair to stick together and grow.