July 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Androgens reduce THY1 in skin cells, leading to less fat, more fibrosis, and worse healing in males.
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November 2022 in “Research Square (Research Square)” A protein called HIF-1a helps control hair growth genes and could be targeted to treat hair loss.
November 2025 in “The Journal of Immunology” BST2 is highly expressed in certain immune cells in alopecia areata, suggesting a role in the disease.
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December 2005 in “European Journal of Immunology” RXRα is crucial for proper immune response and links diet to immune function.
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November 2019 in “Scientific reports” The AC 2 peptide from Trapa japonica fruit helps protect hair cells and may treat hair loss.
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January 2023 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Understanding how Regulatory T Cells work could help create treatments for certain skin diseases and cancers.
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January 2012 in “Journal of Cellular Biochemistry” C-reactive protein helps monocytes stick to blood vessel cells by causing oxidative stress.
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September 2018 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Palmitoyl tetrapeptide-20 may help reduce hair greying and increase melanin production.
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May 2010 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Human skin cells can respond to thyroid-stimulating hormone, affecting hair and skin health.
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September 2013 in “Molecular Medicine Reports” Human hair follicle stem cells can become smooth muscle cells using specific growth factors.
24 citations
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July 2015 in “Molecular Medicine Reports” Lysophosphatidic acid boosts stem cell growth and movement by creating reactive oxygen species.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Immune cells might contribute to hair loss caused by a specific mutation.
January 2025 in “Mansoura Medical Journal” TPO antibodies can help identify hypothyroid patients who still have symptoms despite normal TSH levels.
September 2025 in “e-space (Manchester Metropolitan University)” Blocking androgen receptors helps immune cells better fight certain bacteria.
December 2009 in “Saengmyeong gwahag hoeji/Saengmyeong gwahak hoeji” Thymosin β4 and VEGF are important for blood vessel formation in many organs.
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December 2008 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Thyroid-stimulating hormone affects hair follicles but doesn't change hair growth or color.
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October 2012 in “Transgenic Research” Overexpressing the human H-ferritin gene in mice causes mild growth delay and temporary hair loss.
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August 2023 in “Biomolecules & therapeutics” HAPLN1 can promote hair growth and may help treat hair loss.
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December 1983 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Major histocompatibility antigens are found in specific skin cells and structures, but not in sweat glands.
May 2023 in “Cytotherapy” Hair follicle and adipose cell vesicles both protect neurons and reduce inflammation similarly.
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October 2021 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Heat shock proteins help basal cell carcinoma grow by responding to inflammation signals.
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August 2006 in “Cell Biology International” Endothelin-1 helps amelanotic melanocytes stick and move better on certain proteins.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” CD206+ macrophages are crucial for hair growth in alopecia areata treatment.
GPC1 is important for blood vessel growth in hair follicles and could help treat hair loss.
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March 2019 in “Experimental dermatology” Activating TLR3 may help produce retinoic acid, important for tissue regeneration.
S1PR1 helps control inflammation in blood vessel cells by affecting gene activity differently in various cell types and locations.
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March 2018 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” An imbalance between certain immune cells is linked to a chronic skin condition and may be influenced by obesity, smoking, and autoimmune issues.
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May 2021 in “Stem Cell Reviews and Reports” Newly found stem cells in horse hooves show promise for treating a hoof disease called laminitis.
16 citations
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November 2005 in “Journal of Clinical Pathology” CD1d expression in scalp skin and hair follicles changes with the hair cycle and may help protect against microbes.
133 citations
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May 2016 in “Cell Host & Microbe” Human dermal fibroblasts are the main cells targeted by a virus that can cause a deadly skin cancer, and a certain inhibitor can effectively block this infection.