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Gene therapy shows promise for enhancing physical traits but faces ethical, safety, and regulatory challenges.
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390-420 / 1000+ results research The Human Papillomavirus Type 11 Upstream Regulatory Region Triggers Hair-Follicle-Specific Gene Expression in Transgenic Mice
The HPV type 11 region activates hair-specific gene expression in mice.
research Author response: Stimulation of hair follicle stem cell proliferation through an IL-1 dependent activation of γδT-cells
IL-1 and IL-7 help activate cells that boost hair follicle stem cell growth, aiding wound healing.
research 1313 Fzd2 controls multiple aspects of epidermal development through distinct signaling mechanisms
Fzd2 is important for skin and hair development through various signaling ways.
research A 5'-upstream region of a bovine keratin 6 gene confers tissue-specific expression and hyperproliferation-related induction in transgenic mice.
A specific gene region can control targeted and responsive gene expression in mice, useful for skin disorder treatments.
research Competitive balance of intrabulge BMP/Wnt signaling reveals a robust gene network ruling stem cell homeostasis and cyclic activation
BMP and Wnt signaling balance controls hair follicle stem cell activity and hair growth.
research Activin B Stimulates Mouse Vibrissae Growth and Regulates Cell Proliferation and Cell Cycle Progression of Hair Matrix Cells through ERK Signaling
Activin B can boost hair growth by promoting cell proliferation and cell cycle progression.
research (−)-Epigallocatechin-3-gallate promotes the dermal papilla cell proliferation and migration through the induction of VEGFA
Green tea compound EGCG may help hair growth by boosting cell activity.
research Author response: Arabidopsis formin 2 regulates cell-to-cell trafficking by capping and stabilizing actin filaments at plasmodesmata
Arabidopsis Formin 2 stabilizes actin filaments, affecting cell-to-cell movement and virus susceptibility.
research Mucosal TLR5 activation controls healthspan and longevity
Activating TLR5 in the gut can extend lifespan and improve health in aged mice.
research EGFR signaling is required for regenerative proliferation in the cochlea: Conservation in birds and mammals
EGFR signaling is essential for ear cell regeneration in both birds and mammals.
research Gpr54 deletion accelerates hair cycle and hair regeneration
Deleting Gpr54 speeds up hair growth and regeneration.
research A role of placental growth factor in hair growth
Placental growth factor may help treat hair loss.
research Hair Loss Caused by Gain-of-Function Mutant TRPV3 Is Associated with Premature Differentiation of Follicular Keratinocytes
A gene mutation causes early keratinocyte maturation leading to hair loss in Olmsted syndrome.
research New intranasal and injectable gene therapy for healthy life extension
Gene therapy in mice increased lifespan and improved health without causing cancer.
research Nuclear Factor I-C Regulates TGF-β-dependent Hair Follicle Cycling*
Nuclear Factor I-C is important for controlling hair growth by affecting the TGF-β1 pathway.
research 085 Dermal papilla cells control hair follicle matrix keratinocytes proliferation through versican
Versican in dermal papilla cells is crucial for healthy hair growth.
research The promoter of an androgen dependent gene in the hamster flank organ
Researchers found a gene in hamsters that responds to male hormones and may be indirectly controlled by them.
research 0855 Topological laser delivery induces efficient regeneration via a transient cell network with super activation of hepatocyte growth factor
Laser treatment boosts hair growth by activating a key growth factor.
research 376 Tsc2 disruption in mesenchymal progenitors regulates hair follicles and TGF beta signaling
Disrupting the Tsc2 gene in certain cells leads to thicker skin, larger hair, and changes in hair growth signaling, which can be partly reversed with specific treatment.
research Signal transducer and activator of transcription 5B deficiency due to a novel missense mutation in the coiled-coil domain
A boy's growth and immune problems were caused by a new mutation in the STAT5B gene.
research Role of FGFR2-signaling in the pathogenesis of acne
Increased FGFR2b signaling, influenced by androgens, plays a role in causing acne.
research The Role of the VEGF, KGF, EGF, and TGF-β1 Growth Factors in the Pathogenesis of Telogen Effluvium in Women
Certain growth factors significantly affect hair loss in women with telogen effluvium.
research Collagen-Heparin-FGF2-VEGF Scaffolds Induce a Regenerative Gene Expression Profile in a Fetal Sheep Wound Model
Collagen-heparin-FGF2-VEGF scaffolds can improve skin healing.
research Genetically null mice reveal a central role for epidermal growth factor receptor in the differentiation of the hair follicle and normal hair development.
EGFR is essential for normal hair development and follicle differentiation.
research FLCN, a novel autophagy component, interacts with GABARAP and is regulated by ULK1 phosphorylation
The protein FLCN is involved in cellular cleanup and is regulated by ULK1.
research Keep your hair on
Immune cells called Treg cells are essential for hair growth and regeneration.
research Manipulation of outer root sheath cell survival perturbs the hair-growth cycle
Overexpression of certain genes can shorten hair by disrupting the hair-growth cycle.
research Epidermal growth factor and fibroblast growth factor accelerate proliferation of human hair bulb papilla cells and root sheath tibroblasts cultured in vitro
EGF and FGF can boost hair growth by speeding up cell growth.
research The TFIID subunit TAF4 regulates keratinocyte proliferation and has cell-autonomous and non-cell-autonomous tumour suppressor activity in mouse epidermis
TAF4 is important for skin cell growth and helps prevent skin cancer in mice.