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September 2016 in “Reviews in Endocrine and Metabolic Disorders” The sebaceous gland has more roles than just producing sebum and contributing to acne, and new research could lead to better skin disease treatments.
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April 2020 in “Journal of surfactants and detergents” Shampoos with sugar-derived surfactants clean hair well and are gentler than those with SLES.
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October 2021 in “Frontiers in Physiology” Lipocalin-Type Prostaglandin D2 Synthase (L-PGDS) is a protein that plays many roles in the body, including sleep regulation, pain management, food intake, and protection against harmful substances. It also affects fat metabolism, glucose intolerance, cell maturation, and is involved in various diseases like diabetes, cancer, and arthritis. It can influence sex organ development and embryonic cell differentiation, and its levels can be used as a diagnostic marker for certain conditions.
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May 2011 in “Journal of Neuroendocrinology” PEA boosts allopregnanolone production and reduces oxidative stress in brain cells.
January 2026 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Salvianolic acid B promotes hair growth better than minoxidil.
November 2025 in “The Journal of Immunology” BST2 is highly expressed in certain immune cells in alopecia areata, suggesting a role in the disease.
April 2021 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” TET enzymes are important for skin and hair development by controlling gene activity in specific areas.
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June 2020 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Mice with extra human KLK14 had hair and skin problems, including weaker cell bonds and inflammation, linked to Netherton syndrome.
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July 2023 in “Clinical Pharmacology & Therapeutics” Targeted protein degraders show promise in treating cancer but need to target more diverse proteins.
December 2022 in “Molecular Pharmaceutics” Latanoprost-loaded nanotransfersomes could help treat hair loss by promoting hair growth.
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November 2016 in “Transgenic research” Overexpressing Tβ4 in cashmere goats improves hair fiber traits and increases cashmere yield.
April 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) increases oil production in skin cells by activating mTOR, and mTOR inhibitors can reduce this effect.
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January 2024 in “Theranostics” Intranasal delivery of gene therapy shows promise for treating ischemic stroke.
September 2025 in “OPAL (Open@LaTrobe) (La Trobe University)” SELP::KP improves hair strength, elasticity, and health, making it a promising hair cosmetic.
January 2015 in “Elsevier eBooks” CA VI helps maintain pH balance and is important for various bodily functions.
February 2026 in “Toxicology Letters” MK-0773 is a moderate inhibitor of the SRD5A2 enzyme.
June 2015 in “The American journal of dermatopathology/American journal of dermatopathology” The study found that a one-step antibody method is better than the LSAB method for accurately studying hair follicle structures without false positives.
October 2025 in “Advanced Materials” New lipid/fiber microplexes improve mRNA therapy for degenerative diseases by enhancing cell function and treatment effectiveness.
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January 2006 in “Molecular & Cellular Proteomics” Human hair contains many proteins, with some being highly abundant and modified.
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February 2007 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” The study suggests silicon might be important for healthy hair, as less silicon was found in people with hair loss.
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August 2014 in “Toxicologic pathology” Blocking DGAT1 reduces oil gland size in mice and dogs, but only mice experience hair loss.
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November 2018 in “Medicinal Chemistry” The compound GD-23 may reduce anxiety like diazepam by targeting the TSPO receptor.
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January 1982 in “Acta agriculturae Scandinavica” Mink use L-methionine and L-cystine slightly better than natural amino acids for hair growth, but D-methionine is not effective.
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June 2013 in “Journal of structural biology” High glycine–tyrosine keratin-associated proteins help make hair strong and maintain its shape.
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May 1993 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Cell adhesion molecules are important in the development of certain skin diseases.
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September 2025 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” Small extracellular vesicles can help diagnose and manage sepsis.
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October 2016 in “Journal of Biomolecular NMR” Solid-state NMR can effectively study keratin structure and treatment effects in fur.
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January 2020 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” New topical treatment using spherical nucleic acids shows promise in reducing psoriasis inflammation.
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August 2015 in “Protein Expression and Purification” Scientists successfully made a human growth factor in a plant, which could help with hair growth and bone development.
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September 2025 in “Frontiers in Endocrinology” SARMs show promise but need more evidence to prove they're better than traditional androgens.