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June 2020 in “Genes” Lykoi cats' unique sparse hair is linked to specific genetic variants in the Hairless gene.
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June 2008 in “American Journal Of Pathology” EGFR signaling is crucial for skin and hair health, and targeting it could help treat skin diseases and cancer.
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April 1998 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” HGF/SF injections can stimulate hair growth and increase hair follicle size in mice.
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December 2020 in “Cancers” Targeting Wnt signaling in gastrointestinal cancer therapy is promising but challenging due to potential side effects, requiring specific strategies and combination therapies.
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May 2008 in “Drug and Alcohol Dependence” Female mice are less affected by certain substances that alter alcohol consumption compared to male mice.
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April 2008 in “Journal of Biological Chemistry” HMG-CoA reductase is crucial for skin wound healing by regulating keratinocyte growth and blood vessel formation.
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December 2017 in “Cardiovascular diabetology” Linagliptin slows down premature aging in certain mice.
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January 2024 in “Skin Research and Technology” The study suggested certain immune cells might cause alopecia areata, but it was retracted.
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December 2023 in “BMC Genomics” Hair follicles and urine cell pellets are promising for transcriptome studies.
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November 2025 in “Journal of Translational Medicine” Targeted protein degradation could improve cancer treatment by effectively targeting the Wnt pathway.
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March 2026 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” Belatacept may be a promising treatment for alopecia areata.
December 2025 in “Aesthetic Surgery Journal” Exosomes are promising tools in aesthetic medicine for skin and hair regeneration.
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January 2025 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutics” The treatment showed significant hair regrowth in alopecia areata patients without side effects.
February 2024 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Certain fats in the blood are linked to an increased risk of male pattern baldness.
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