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January 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Rats can't grow new hair follicles after skin wounds, unlike mice, due to differences in gene expression and response to WNT signaling.
20 citations
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August 2007 in “Molecular therapy” Applying a DNA vaccine to skin with active hair growth boosts immune response and protection against anthrax in mice.
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February 2017 in “Molecular Medicine Reports” Activating Notch signaling can kill basal cell carcinoma cells.
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December 2015 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Alopecia areata involves persistent gene abnormalities and immune activity, even in regrown hair, suggesting a risk of relapse.
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May 2020 in “Archiv für Tierzucht” Researchers identified genes that may affect hair growth in Cashmere goats.
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May 2012 in “Endocrine Research” The same hormone can affect gene expression differently in various tissues, which could lead to new treatments for conditions like hair loss.
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October 2020 in “BMC Genomics” Long non-coding RNAs play a key role in yak hair growth cycles.
11 citations
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July 2021 in “Genetics selection evolution” Researchers found genes and genetic variants linked to sheep wool and skin wrinkles.
11 citations
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March 2016 in “Cell cycle/Cell cycle (Georgetown, Tex. Online)” Old hair follicles grew better when moved to a young environment.
11 citations
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January 2016 in “BMC veterinary research” Urinary Se to creatinine ratio, serum Se, and glutathione peroxidase are effective early biomarkers for selenium status in dogs.
10 citations
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June 2022 in “Development” Gene regulation evolved differently in mouse and chicken skin, but remained stable in their trunks.
10 citations
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October 2021 in “Animal nutrition” Vitamin B6 helps increase hair growth and density in rabbits by affecting certain cell signaling pathways.
10 citations
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August 2021 in “Frontiers in cell and developmental biology” Scientists made structures that look like human hair follicles using stem cells, which could help grow hair without using actual human tissue.
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February 2025 in “Cell Systems” Engineered bacteria can deliver antioxidants to protect skin.
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November 2022 in “Genetics selection evolution” Low-coverage sequencing is a cost-effective way to find genetic factors affecting rabbit wool traits.
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October 2022 in “BMC genomics” Certain microRNAs are important for sheep hair follicle development and could help improve wool quality.
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February 2007 in “Cytology and genetics” Gene expression regulates keratin production for normal hair growth.
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July 2020 in “Journal of proteomics” Hair protein composition is similar across different races and shapes.
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February 2022 in “Frontiers in Genetics” The LncRNA AC010789.1 slows down hair loss by promoting hair follicle growth and interacting with miR-21 and the Wnt/β-catenin pathway.
3 citations
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August 2020 in “Animals” Researchers found a way to grow cashmere goat hair cells in a lab and discovered that certain conditions improve these cells' growth and characteristics.
3 citations
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June 2020 in “Frontiers in Immunology” Parental uveitis increases offspring's risk and severity of autoimmune eye disease.
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May 2024 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Targeting CD169+ skin macrophages may help treat psoriasis.
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November 2024 in “Orphanet Journal of Rare Diseases” Changes in genes FGA, VWF, and ACTG1 may contribute to pemphigus vulgaris.
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May 2024 in “Preprints.org” Rex rabbit fur is best harvested at 120 days for optimal hair density and quality.
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1 citations
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January 2021 in “Processes” Researchers successfully grew horse skin cells that produce pigment from hair follicle samples.
1 citations
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January 2018 in “Indian journal of dermatopathology and diagnostic dermatology” Trichoscopy helps diagnose and monitor hair and scalp problems without needing many biopsies.
1 citations
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May 2015 in “Experimental Dermatology” Overactive Stat3 in mouse skin causes hair loss and cell structure damage.
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