April 2023 in “Chinese Medical Journal” Human hair follicle stem cells help repair tendon injuries.
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January 2012 in “PloS one” The conclusion is that genetic differences affect how the cochlea heals after hair cell loss, which may challenge the creation of hearing loss treatments.
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October 2007 in “Journal of Biological Chemistry” Cathepsin L is essential for heart health and its absence causes heart problems and hair loss.
June 2025 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences” A PIK3CA mutation in Schwann cells causes severe nerve damage and increased glycolysis, but early treatment can help.
January 2026 in “PLoS Biology” ARHGEF3 is essential for proper hair follicle development in mice.
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January 2023 in “BMC plant biology” Scientists found new genetic areas that affect how rice root hairs grow and develop.
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January 2011 in “Development” Adam10 enzyme is crucial for healthy skin and proper Notch signaling.
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October 2014 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Certain genes control the color of human hair by affecting pigment production.
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January 1998 in “Journal of Toxicologic Pathology” Maneb causes delayed hair follicle damage in rats.
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January 2017 in “International journal of nanomedicine” Silver nanoparticles coated with substances like PEG showed strong antibacterial effects and improved wound healing when used in hydrogels.
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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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January 2014 in “Springer eBooks” The book details skin conditions in older adults, their link to mental health, cancer treatment importance, hair loss remedies, and managing autoimmune and itchy skin.
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February 2008 in “Developmental dynamics” Mice without the Sp6 gene have problems developing several body parts, including hair, teeth, limbs, and lungs.
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October 2020 in “Frontiers in cell and developmental biology” WWOX deficiency in mice causes skin and fat tissue problems due to disrupted cell survival signals.
May 2024 in “Regenerative Therapy” Dendrobium officinale polysaccharide helps hair growth by activating the WNT signaling pathway.
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March 2015 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Healthy mitochondria in skin cells are essential for proper hair growth and skin cell interaction in mice.
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April 2014 in “Experimental Dermatology” Scientists developed a system to study human hair growth using skin cells, which could help understand hair development and improve skin substitutes for medical use.
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January 2020 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” NIPP1 is important for healthy skin and could help treat skin inflammation.
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March 2022 in “Polymers” Substances from Ascidian tunics might help treat hair loss as effectively as Minoxidil.
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February 2014 in “EMBO molecular medicine” Activating Nrf2 in skin cells causes skin disease similar to chloracne in mice.
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March 2004 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” GPRC5D is linked to the formation of hair, nails, and certain tongue areas.
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August 2020 in “Cells” TGM3 is important for skin and hair structure and may help diagnose cancer.
March 2024 in “Veterinary sciences” Geriatric Julia Creek dunnarts often suffer from reproductive and skin diseases, impacting conservation efforts.
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December 1998 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Hair follicle melanocytes die during hair regression.
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July 2017 in “eLife” Type XVII collagen helps control skin cell growth and could be a target for anti-aging treatments.
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August 2013 in “The Journal of experimental medicine/The journal of experimental medicine” Loss of a specific protein in skin cells causes symptoms similar to psoriasis.
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November 2020 in “American Journal Of Pathology” Integrin β1 is crucial for liver structure and function, preventing fibrosis.
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May 2024 in “Molecules” Glycyrrhetinic acid from licorice may help treat acne by reducing inflammation and oil production.
September 2023 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Younger people are at a higher risk for Fibrosing Alopecia in a Pattern Distribution than previously thought, with common symptoms and possible involvement of mast cells in its development.
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February 2022 in “Nanomaterials” Nanomaterials show promise in improving wound healing but require more research on their potential toxicity.