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August 2013 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” A gene called BMAL1 plays a role in controlling hair growth.
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January 2014 in “Genetics and Molecular Research” The method successfully created stable transfection donor cells for goat hair follicle research.
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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 2016 in “Journal of dermatological science” Collagen XVII is crucial for skin cell growth and nail health.
January 2011 in “Anhui nongye kexue” The vector successfully directed specific gene expression in hair follicles.
February 2025 in “Biomolecules” RORA boosts autophagy in hair follicle stem cells, potentially aiding hair growth.
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October 1999 in “Developmental Dynamics” Mutations in the hairless gene in mice affect its expression and lead to a range of developmental issues in multiple tissues.
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February 2001 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences” A specific DNA region controls skin cell gene expression by working with certain proteins.
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January 1987 in “Current topics in developmental biology/Current Topics in Developmental Biology” Different keratin proteins are expressed in various epithelial cells at different stages, affecting cell structure and function.
Pashmina goats produce long hair-fiber due to specific gene expressions related to hair growth.
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August 2021 in “Frontiers in Genetics” Certain genes related to sulfur metabolism are more active during the growth phase of Cashmere goat wool, and melatonin might help this process.
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January 2006 in “Journal of dermatological science” Runx1 helps control the KAP5 gene in human hair follicles.
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July 2011 in “Folia Histochemica et Cytobiologica” Calcium reduces involucrin in rat hair bulbs but doesn't affect filaggrin and Kdap.
January 2026 in “MDPI (MDPI AG)” The hairy ear mutation in mice is linked to changes in gene expression affecting hair growth.
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August 2021 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy” Adipose-derived stem cells help heal radiation skin damage by reducing cell death and inflammation.
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April 2006 in “Brain Research” 5α-reduced neurosteroids may help regulate glial cell differentiation.
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November 2007 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Balding cells age faster due to stress, suggesting stress-targeting treatments for hair loss.
September 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” EGFR and MEK inhibitors reduce PD-L1 in hair follicles, possibly causing inflammation.
April 2016 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Applying the anti-cancer drug Bortezomib to skin can promote hair growth and increase hair proteins through the GATA-3 factor.
January 2024 in “Biological & pharmaceutical bulletin” Panax ginseng extract helps human hair grow by encouraging growth phase transition and cell proliferation while reducing certain protein expression.
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April 2009 in “Journal of Neuroscience Research” HDAC inhibitors help brain cells grow and improve brain function.
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October 2019 in “Cancers” Spironolactone may make some cancer treatments more effective by blocking a protein that helps cancer cells survive.
Balding hair follicles have reduced growth factors and increased inhibitory factors, suggesting new treatment paths for hair loss.
115 citations
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August 2008 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism” Thyroid hormones help hair grow, reduce hair loss, and increase hair pigment.
101 citations
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December 2010 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Scientists turned mouse stem cells into skin cells that can grow into skin layers and structures.
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August 2014 in “PeerJ” Human hair proteins vary by individual, body site, and ethnicity, useful for forensics.
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January 2007 in “Journal of biological chemistry/The Journal of biological chemistry” Stress activates a special function of the Vitamin D receptor with the help of c-Jun, which can also prevent cell death.
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January 2016 in “Lasers in Medical Science” Erbium glass laser treatment may help with skin remodeling, reduce inflammation, and improve skin cell maturation.
21 citations
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April 2021 in “Biofabrication” The study created a skin model with realistic blood vessels that improves skin grafts and testing for drug delivery.
16 citations
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September 2018 in “Scientific reports” Scientists created keratinocyte cell lines from human hair that can differentiate similarly to normal skin cells, offering a new way to study skin biology and diseases.