July 2025 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Four new genes related to sheep wool were discovered, showing genetic diversity.
A new peptide, murikal/SPR4, was found to significantly increase hair growth in mice, and its liposomal topical formulations enhanced hair growth more than commercial products. However, results on human scalp skin were unclear, needing more tests.
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November 1997 in “Journal of Biological Chemistry” Mouse high-glycine/tyrosine proteins have distinct patterns in hair follicles, peaking at specific hair cycle days.
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October 2009 in “Journal of Biomedical Nanotechnology” Pyrene excimer nucleic acid probes are promising for detecting biomolecules accurately with potential for biological research and drug screening.
December 2015 in “OPAL (Open@LaTrobe) (La Trobe University)” Oleuropein increases IGF-1 levels in mouse skin.
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January 2012 in “Proteins” Electrostatic interactions mainly stabilize the binding of peptides to hair keratin.
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October 2023 in “Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B Biological Sciences” Different PADI isoforms help cells develop diverse functions.
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January 2019 in “Nature communications” Polyamines help fix DNA damage accurately in cells.
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August 2013 in “Experimental Dermatology” Hairless protein and putrescine regulate each other, affecting hair growth and skin balance.
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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.
May 2017 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” The peach gene pCTG134 helps control the interaction between auxin and ethylene hormones during fruit ripening.
27 citations
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June 2015 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” TRPV3 gene mutations cause Olmsted syndrome symptoms, but severity varies.
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October 2013 in “Experimental Dermatology” The commentary explains that a balance of HR protein and putrescine is important for normal hair growth.
October 2025 in “Advanced Materials” New lipid/fiber microplexes improve mRNA therapy for degenerative diseases by enhancing cell function and treatment effectiveness.
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January 1986 in “Carcinogenesis” ODC expression in mouse skin and tumors is varied and can be inhibited by retinoic acid or cycloheximide.
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January 2017 in “Polymers” Polyelectrolytes can improve cell surfaces for better medical applications.
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December 2011 in “Biocatalysis and biotransformation” PDI helps restore over-bleached hair's strength and structure by attaching special peptides.
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February 1971 in “Biochemistry” Specific cross-linkages help make hair proteins stable and strong.
September 2018 in “Journal of Experimental & Biomedical Sciences” DK peptides can reduce hair loss by inhibiting the 5α-reductase enzyme and have antioxidant effects.
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August 2025 in “Advanced Therapeutics” Engineered cytokines show promise for improving tissue healing and safety in regenerative medicine.
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December 2024 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Polynucleotides might work well in esthetic medicine, but more research is needed.
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April 2020 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Polyamines are important in deciding hair follicle stem cell behavior, affecting hair growth and loss.
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January 2021 in “Journal of Biological Chemistry” Plant-derived amino acids can help develop new antimicrobial drugs.
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September 2020 in “Frontiers in Microbiology” Algal oligosaccharides help prevent hair loss and promote hair growth.
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July 2011 in “Journal of Biochemistry/The journal of biochemistry” New LPA receptors (LPA4, LPA5, LPA6) have diverse roles in the body.