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March 2019 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” ATP increases melanin production in skin after UV exposure, with the P2X7 receptor being crucial for this process.
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February 2015 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Colchicine can inhibit hair growth by affecting cell activity and protein expression in hair follicles.
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January 2015 in “Stem cells international” Coating surfaces with human hair keratin improves the growth and consistency of important stem cells for medical use.
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June 2012 in “PLOS ONE” KLF4 is important for maintaining skin stem cells and helps heal wounds.
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June 2018 in “Journal of Neuroinflammation” Procyanidins from grape seeds reduce nerve pain by blocking specific proteins and inflammation.
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February 2013 in “Wound Repair and Regeneration” Mice genetically modified to produce more CD109 in their skin had less inflammation and better healing with less scarring.
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October 2019 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” A specific gene change plus an additional mutation in the same gene cause hereditary trichilemmal cysts.
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September 2015 in “Protein expression and purification” Scientists made safflower seeds produce a human growth factor that could help with hair growth and wound healing.
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August 2014 in “PloS one” MED1 affects skin wound healing differently in young and old mice.
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January 2008 in “Journal of Korean Medical Science” NGAL may help maintain skin balance and is linked to skin disorders and cancers.
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March 2017 in “Scientific Reports” HAT-L4 is crucial for preventing body fluid loss by maintaining skin barrier integrity.
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February 2017 in “Journal of radiation research” High-dose radiation speeds up aging in skin stem cells.
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February 2022 in “Cell Death Discovery” ECM1-modified stem cells can effectively treat liver cirrhosis.
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December 2009 in “Canadian Journal of Animal Science” The BMP2 gene is more active in the early growth phase of Cashmere goat hair and may affect hair regeneration and textile production.
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May 2015 in “Nanomedicine: Nanotechnology, Biology and Medicine” Scientists created tiny particles loaded with a hair growth drug, minoxidil, that specifically target hair follicles and skin cells to potentially improve hair growth.
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February 2015 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” A special mix from certain skin cells can help hair grow by making hair root cells grow faster and activating growth signals.
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January 2021 in “International Journal of Medical Sciences” Injectable gelatin microspheres with platelet-rich plasma speed up wound healing.
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February 2021 in “Scientific Reports” RNA aptamers can specifically block FGF5-related cell growth, potentially treating related diseases or hair disorders.
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January 2020 in “ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces” Nanofiber structure helps regenerate hair follicles.
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November 2019 in “Scientific reports” Certain drugs change freshwater snail shells to a "banana" shape.
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July 2016 in “BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine” Hominis Placenta helps hair grow back by increasing cell growth and a specific growth factor.
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February 2025 in “Scientific Reports” MSC-EVs and UCB-EVs improve skin wound healing and reduce scarring.