December 2025 in “Rare Metals” Smart biomaterials and dressings show promise in treating chronic skin diseases by improving drug delivery and minimizing side effects.
August 2025 in “Applied Sciences” Peroxide-rich plasma-activated water is gentler on hair than nitrate-rich formulations.
April 2025 in “Materials Today Bio” A new treatment using gold nanoclusters can safely reduce unwanted hair growth.
October 2024 in “Frontiers in Veterinary Science” FKBP10 and FBN2 are key proteins for hair growth in cashmere goats.
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June 2023 in “Medicina” No medications for alcohol dependence have been approved for marketing yet.
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September 2010 in “Veterinary pathology” Certain mouse strains develop a skin condition similar to a human hair loss disease due to genetic defects.
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April 2003 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Four specific keratins in hair follicles help understand hair structure and function.
97 citations
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March 2010 in “The American Journal of Human Genetics” A mutation in the KRT74 gene causes tightly curled hair.
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March 2009 in “Differentiation” Gene expression in wool follicles changes with growth cycles, offering insights into wool and human hair growth.
74 citations
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July 2008 in “Journal of Dermatological Case Reports” Trichoscopy is a quick and easy way to diagnose most genetic hair problems without invasive methods.
66 citations
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June 2004 in “Biophysical Journal” Hard α-keratin in hair has a unique, nonordered structure, different from other fibers.
52 citations
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April 2012 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” KRTAP2 genes are crucial for hair structure and may impact hair disorders and treatments.
52 citations
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May 2006 in “Journal of Structural Biology” Keratin-associated proteins help link filaments and affect keratin's strength.
28 citations
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December 1997 in “Journal of Biological Chemistry” A genetic mutation in the hHa1 gene creates a smaller, but still functional, hair protein without causing hair problems.
26 citations
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July 2019 in “Dermatology and Therapy” The conclusion is that genetic testing is important for diagnosing and treating various genetic hair disorders.
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September 2018 in “The Journal of Agricultural Science” Genetic variation in the KRTAP15-1 gene affects wool yield in sheep.
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January 2018 in “Advances in experimental medicine and biology” 8 citations
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July 2019 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Curly hair is mechanically different from straight hair and may need new testing methods.
4 citations
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September 2016 in “World Rabbit Science” High wool density in Rex rabbits is linked to specific gene activity affecting hair follicle development.
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October 2024 in “Animals” An allele of the KRTAP13-2 gene may improve wool quality in sheep.
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October 2024 in “Animals” Crimped wool has proteins linked to crimp formation, while straight wool has proteins linked to fiber fineness, which can improve wool quality and value.
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January 2020 Certain dietary supplements can improve hair health.
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October 2025 Smart hydrogels improve wound healing by adapting to needs and releasing medicine.
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April 2025 in “Animals” The KRTAP13-3 gene affects wool fibre diameter variability in Chinese Tan sheep.
June 2025 in “Cancer Management and Research” Improving hair health and managing conditions can enhance scalp cooling effectiveness in preventing hair loss during chemotherapy.
June 2024 in “The Open dermatology journal” The herbal extract is as effective and safe as 3% minoxidil for treating hair loss.
15 citations
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June 2023 in “Molecules” Agarose/fucoidan hydrogels may help treat diabetes by supporting pancreatic cell growth.
216 citations
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February 2022 in “Nanomaterials” Electrospun gelatin-based nanofiber dressings are promising for wound healing due to their effective healing properties and ability to protect against infections.
59 citations
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January 2021 in “Genes” Twelve key genes may improve cashmere production by influencing hair follicle cycles.