May 2017 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” PLAU and SerpinB2 affect cell death differently in various forms of leprosy and could be targets for new treatments.
June 2003 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature” GLABRA2 represses root hair formation by inhibiting a specific gene.
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July 2010 in “Trends in Endocrinology and Metabolism” Prolactin may play a significant role in skin and hair health and could be a target for treating skin and hair disorders.
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March 2008 in “AJP Endocrinology and Metabolism” SSAT is a key enzyme affecting cell growth and metabolism, with potential but risky use in disease treatment.
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May 1972 in “Journal of Biological Chemistry” Transglutaminases work through a ping-pong mechanism, and human plasma and platelet transglutaminases have similar catalytic subunits.
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June 2011 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Overexpressing 14-3-3σ in mice skin reduces cell growth and hair density.
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January 2018 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Increased PHGDH expression causes early melanin buildup in hair follicles.
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February 2014 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” Matrical tumors share a common growth mechanism involving the Wnt pathway and consistent PHLDA1 expression.
April 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Potential compounds may inhibit hair loss by targeting a non-androgen pathway.
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January 2017 in “Pharmacological Reports” TP0427736 may help treat hair loss by blocking a specific protein and promoting hair growth.
April 2016 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” RPGRIP1L helps skin cells stick together by blocking PKCβII, which can prevent skin blistering like in pemphigus.
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May 2001 in “Endocrinology” Mrp3 helps in wound healing and hair growth.
April 2024 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” GRK2 is essential for healthy hair follicle function, and its absence can lead to hair loss and cysts.
December 2025 in “Biomolecules” Compound 7p shows strong potential as an anticancer agent.
May 2022 in “The FASEB Journal” Finasteride may help treat Neutrophil Actin Dysfunction by reducing LSP1 gene activity.
September 2003 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature” GLABRA2 gene controls root-hair growth by regulating phospholipid signaling.
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June 1993 in “Molecular and Cellular Biology” The K5 promoter controls gene expression in skin cells, with specific DNA segments crucial for targeting and regulation.
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January 2016 in “Cell Death and Disease” The TCL1 transgenic mouse model is useful for understanding human B-cell leukemia and testing new treatments.
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June 2017 in “Developmental Biology” Mice can correct hair follicle orientation without certain genes, but proper overall alignment needs those genes.
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December 1990 in “Journal of Biological Chemistry” Two specific genes are more active during hair growth in mice.
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November 2007 in “Experimental dermatology” Human hair follicles contain a complex network of prostanoid receptors that may influence hair growth.
January 2026 in “Open MIND” Targeting the PIEZO1 and MLCK axis may offer a new treatment for hair loss.
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July 2022 in “Orphanet journal of rare diseases” RSPO1 mutations in certain patients lead to skin cells that don't develop properly and are more likely to become invasive, increasing the risk of skin cancer.
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December 2008 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Progranulin overexpression leads to shorter, thinner hair and increased cell death in mouse hair follicles.
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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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February 1993 in “Journal of Biological Chemistry” KAP6 genes are conserved across species and active in hair follicles.
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January 2015 in “Cell & tissue research/Cell and tissue research” Keratin mutations cause skin diseases and could lead to new treatments.
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May 2022 in “The FASEB journal” The document concludes that biotin, folate, and RGD peptides are promising for targeting cancer cells with prodrugs, but the conjugates are not yet tested for use.
November 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” ATP-sensitive potassium channels are important for hair growth.
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July 2024 in “Journal of Advanced Research” CDK inhibitors may help treat ARDS and psoriasis but need more testing for safety and effectiveness.