November 2022 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Scientists found a new type of skin cell that could help with skin repair and these cells work better with a certain protein.
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June 2011 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” The G60S Connexin43 mutation causes hair growth issues and poor hair quality in mice, similar to human ODDD patients.
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September 2003 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” PAR-1 may play a role in hair growth regulation in human hair follicles.
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April 2020 in “BMC Developmental Biology” Ocu-miR-205 helps control hair growth in Rex rabbits by affecting cell processes and signaling pathways.
January 2025 in “JCEM Case Reports” Enzyme replacement therapy may help alleviate symptoms in complex cases like this.
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March 2023 in “International Wound Journal” IGF2BP3 and other m6A-related genes are linked to keloid formation and could be potential treatment targets.
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April 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” CCL5 is important for the hair growth potential of human dermal papilla cells.
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August 1984 in “Genetics Research” The N gene affects the protein makeup of mouse hair.
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March 2018 in “Asian-Australasian journal of animal sciences” OCIAD2 and DCN genes affect hair growth in goats by having opposite effects on a growth signaling pathway and inhibiting each other.
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August 2015 in “PloS one” Keratin from hair binds well to gold and BMP-2, useful for bone repair.
May 2025 in “International Journal of Biological Macromolecules” A new microneedle treatment shows promise for better hair regrowth in androgenetic alopecia.
May 2026 in “BMC Medicine” ACOD1 deficiency worsens hair loss by causing cell aging and mitochondrial problems, but 4-OI may help.
February 2022 in “Research Square (Research Square)” A protein made in a plant stopped hair growth in mice.
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October 2013 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The OVOL1 gene, controlled by β-catenin, is crucial for creating hair follicles.
April 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” DPP4-positive fibroblasts play a major role in producing proteins that lead to skin fibrosis.
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February 1993 in “British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology” Measuring OPC-17116 in hair can reliably indicate drug exposure and timing.
January 2018 in “Genetic engineering & biotechnology news” A genetic mutation linked to longer life and less disease was found in the Amish, and a drug is being developed to replicate these benefits.
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February 2002 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Two new proteins, hKAP1.6 and hKAP1.7, are found in the hair follicle cortex.
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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.
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December 2016 in “PLOS ONE” Early-stage skin cells help regenerate hair follicles, with proteins SDF1, MMP3, biglycan, and LTBP1 playing key roles.
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July 2023 in “Inflammation and Regeneration” ALKBH5 helps wounds heal faster by stabilizing PELI2 mRNA.
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September 2020 in “Journal of dermatology” Researchers found a new mutation in the LIPH gene of a woman with a rare hair condition.
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June 2011 in “Movement Disorders” A specific gene mutation is linked to a hereditary form of dystonia that responds well to certain medications.
DOPE:DOPC liposomes can improve targeted cancer drug delivery, reducing side effects and increasing effectiveness.
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July 2023 in “Clinical Pharmacology & Therapeutics” Targeted protein degraders show promise in treating cancer but need to target more diverse proteins.
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July 2016 in “Journal of Biomedical Materials Research Part A” cGEL hydrogel improves melanin production in skin cells, making it a promising option for skin treatments.
The research found that people's hair proteins vary, especially by ethnicity and body part, which could help identify individuals in forensic science.
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September 2023 in “Bioengineered” Brown seaweed oligosaccharides have health benefits and potential uses in food and medicine.
August 2015 in “PubMed Central” Epithelial-derived Pop-Up Keratinocytes (ePUKs) may enhance wound healing in regenerative medicine.