January 2023 in “Skin Pharmacology and Physiology” Minor injuries to hair follicles can stimulate hair growth in mice by increasing a specific protein.
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October 2019 in “Frontiers in Immunology” Changes to the Foxp3 protein affect how well regulatory T cells can control the immune system, which could help treat immune diseases and cancer.
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November 2000 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” PAD3 plays a key role in hair and skin protein structure and may be linked to skin diseases.
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November 2010 in “Journal of Neuroscience” Hair clipping can trigger axon growth and changes in the skin.
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September 2015 in “Acta biomaterialia” Alkylation of human hair keratin allows for adjustable drug release rates in hydrogels for medical use.
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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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September 2016 in “Genes Brain & Behavior” Zfp462 deficiency in mice causes anxiety-like behaviors and excessive self-grooming.
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January 2010 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Mice lacking Insig proteins had hair growth problems due to cholesterol buildup, but this was fixed by the drug simvastatin.
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December 2006 in “Biopolymers” Permanent waving weakens hair by altering its protein structure.
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May 2018 in “Frontiers in physiology” Certain RNA molecules are important for the development of wool follicles in sheep.
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January 2022 in “Scientific Reports” The method improved CoQ10's stability and effectiveness for anti-ageing skincare.
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March 2020 in “Antioxidants” Microwave-assisted Opuntia humifusa extract protects skin cells from pollution damage.
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August 2015 in “PloS one” Keratin from hair binds well to gold and BMP-2, useful for bone repair.
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April 2011 in “International Journal of Molecular Medicine” Dihydrotestosterone causes p27 protein breakdown in ovarian and breast cancer cells by binding with SKP2.
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September 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” CXXC5 is a protein that prevents hair growth and could be a target for hair loss treatment.
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April 2025 in “Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems” Transforming vegetable waste into valuable ingredients can support sustainability and economic growth.
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August 2023 in “BMC genomics” The study found that genetic differences related to hair growth and other traits help cashmere goats adapt to high-altitude environments.
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January 2015 in “Journal of regenerative medicine & tissue engineering” The review concludes that innovations in regenerative medicine, tissue engineering, and developmental biology are essential for effective tissue repair and organ transplants.
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April 2022 in “Frontiers in Medicine” Hair and skin healing involve complex cell interactions controlled by specific molecules and pathways, and hair follicle cells can help repair skin wounds.
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October 2021 in “American Journal of Medical Genetics Part A” A new genetic variant causes BRESHECK syndrome by disrupting cell growth and stress response.
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February 2014 in “PloS one” Eyelid cells share signaling components but differ in pathway activity.
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May 2022 in “Experimental Dermatology” Misbehaving hair follicle stem cells can cause hair loss and offer new treatment options.
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August 2023 in “Ecotoxicology and environmental safety” Vitamin A helps rabbit skin cells grow and survive heat stress.
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April 2020 in “International Journal of Dermatology and Venereology” Beta-HPV and MCPyV are linked to certain skin cancers, with ongoing research and vaccine development.
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January 2024 CaBP1 and CaBP2 are necessary for proper hearing and neurotransmission in the ear's inner hair cells.
May 2026 in “Science Advances” Caloric stress and differentiation increase IRES translation, affecting stem cell function and potential therapies.
March 2026 in “Journal of the mechanical behavior of biomedical materials/Journal of mechanical behavior of biomedical materials” Hair cuticles remain stable and resilient under stress due to strong protein content and crosslinking.
December 2025 in “The Journal of Cell Biology” Keratin 15 helps maintain skin cell growth and repair.
November 2025 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” Xiaozhi Yufa decoction may help treat hair loss by improving hair growth and reducing inflammation.
May 2025 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Exosomes from rat hair follicle stem cells may help heal wounds and regenerate skin.