November 2023 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Scientists made a mouse that shows how a specific protein in the skin changes and affects hair growth and shape.
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September 2006 in “Journal of Neurophysiology” Neurosteroids help balance brain signals when certain inhibitions are reduced.
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July 2004 in “Journal of morphology” Monotreme hair structure and protein distribution are similar to other mammals, but their inner root sheath cornifies differently, suggesting a unique evolution from reptile skin.
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June 2005 in “PubMed” A rare ear cyst contained hair fragments.
April 2014 in “The FASEB Journal” Geranium Sibiricum L extract may promote hair growth by increasing growth factors and decreasing inhibitory factors under stress.
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July 2011 in “Biomaterials” Human liver cells stick to hair protein materials mainly through the liver's asialoglycoprotein receptor.
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August 2004 in “British Journal of Dermatology” The ventral matrix is the main source of the nail plate.
January 2007 in “Universiti Putra Malaysia Institutional Repository (Universiti Putra Malaysia)” Keratin-gelatin film improves wound healing in dogs and cats.
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January 2003 Merkel cells likely attract sensory nerve fibers.
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June 1992 in “Acta Histochemica” Human hair follicles have a unique cell distribution and differentiation pattern during growth.
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April 2015 in “International research journal of pharmacy” Gentamicin penetrates pig skin better through open hair follicles than blocked ones.
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February 2014 in “PloS one” Eyelid cells share signaling components but differ in pathway activity.
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May 2011 in “Cell stem cell” Nerve signals are crucial for hair follicle stem cells to become skin stem cells and help in wound healing.
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January 1963 in “The Anatomical Record” Glyceride levels in mouse skin are higher during hair growth.
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January 1991 in “Toxicology in Vitro” Hair follicle cultures are effective for studying cell communication and testing chemicals.
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February 1989 in “The Journal of Comparative Neurology” CGRP-IR axons may help maintain and renew tissues.
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October 1992 in “PubMed” Sinus hair follicles in mammals have different nerve fiber types with species-specific patterns, especially in cats.
April 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The hair follicle dermal sheath is essential for hair shedding and needs to communicate with the outer root sheath for normal hair growth cycles.
March 2010 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature” Beard hair medulla cells have a unique and varied keratin pattern.
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February 2000 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Type VII collagen absence helps skin development by allowing tissue remodeling.
April 2023 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Prostaglandin E2 helps prevent hair loss from radiotherapy by protecting hair growth cells and aiding self-repair.
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January 2012 in “Cell and Tissue Research” 55 citations
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February 1975 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” Dermal cell activity increases during hair growth in rats.
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December 1990 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Alopecia areata may involve disrupted mesenchymal function in hair follicles.
August 2025 in “Acta Biomaterialia” The new hydrogel speeds up wound healing by reducing inflammation and promoting tissue growth.
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January 2005 in “Indian Journal of Animal Research” Goat neck skin has a complex network of collagen, elastic, and reticular fibers.
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March 2021 in “Experimental dermatology” Stem cells are key for the growth, upkeep, and repair of sebaceous glands and for understanding skin disorders.
December 2024 in “The Journal of Cell Biology” Basement membrane changes are crucial for hair follicle development.
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January 2012 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Thioglycolic acid mainly affects the unordered areas in hair structure.
53 citations
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April 1985 in “Developmental Biology” Fibronectin and other basement membrane components increase during hair growth and decrease during rest.