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January 2018 in “Royal Society Open Science” Scientists found genes linked to the growth of high-quality brush hair in Chinese Haimen goats.
29 citations
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January 2013 in “International Journal of Medical Sciences” Wnt10b helps hair follicle cells mature and produce pigment.
September 2024 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Hydrangea serrata extract may promote hair growth and improve hair health.
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December 2023 in “Current Biology” A feedback loop between LRH and RSL4 controls root hair growth in Arabidopsis.
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April 2012 in “Laser Physics Letters” Antiseptic particles penetrate deeper into hair follicles than non-antiseptic ones.
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July 1999 in “Journal of biological chemistry/The Journal of biological chemistry” Human hair is made up of different keratins, some strong and some weak, with specific types appearing at various stages of hair growth.
108 citations
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October 2003 in “Journal of biological chemistry/The Journal of biological chemistry” Trichohyalin makes hair follicles stronger.
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April 2012 in “Bioinformation” Two specific SNPs in the TRPS1 gene cause excessive hair growth by altering the protein's structure.
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November 2007 in “Experimental dermatology” Human hair follicles contain a complex network of prostanoid receptors that may influence hair growth.
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March 2016 in “Toxicologic pathology” Dogs could be good models for studying human hair growth and hair loss.
184 citations
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November 2014 in “Developmental Cell” Hair follicle dermal stem cells are key for regenerating parts of the hair follicle and determining hair type.
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December 2021 in “Molecules” Certain compounds in three Polynesian plants may help hair growth.
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May 2019 in “BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine” The extract from Bacillus/Trapa japonica fruit helps increase hair growth and could be a potential treatment for hair loss.
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November 2020 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Multi-walled carbon nanotubes can enhance root hair growth in certain plants by affecting nitric oxide and ethylene pathways, but only at specific concentrations.
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March 2023 in “Biology” Genes affecting wool fiber thickness in Angora rabbits were identified, which could help breed finer wool.
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January 2007 in “AIP conference proceedings” High-resolution x-ray images showed three main structures in human hair: medulla, cortex, and cuticle.
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December 1992 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Rat hair follicles grow longer in vitro, but certain factors can inhibit this growth.
August 2024 in “Skin Research and Technology” TAF can be identified by excessive skin thickening and clogged hair follicles, helping distinguish it from similar skin conditions.
April 2012 in “Informa Healthcare eBooks” Temporal triangular alopecia is a lifelong condition with hairless patches on the side of the head that may be present from birth.
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February 2001 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” p21waf1/cip1 and p27kip1 help in hair follicle differentiation in rats.
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April 1988 in “Differentiation” Human and bovine hair follicles have distinct cytokeratins specific to hair-forming cells.
June 2023 in “Experimental dermatology” Pubic hair has a thicker, more protective outer layer than scalp hair, possibly due to evolution.
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August 2001 in “Experimental Dermatology” Human hair follicle cells can grow hair when put into mouse skin if they stay in contact with mouse cells.
95 citations
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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.
November 2022 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The fragrance cyclohexyl salicylate helps promote hair growth and increase hair stem cell numbers.
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January 2024 in “Journal of applied biological chemistry” Glehnia littoralis and Andrographis paniculata extracts can significantly boost hair growth.
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October 1996 in “Journal of Endocrinology/Journal of endocrinology” Goat hair follicles have insulin-like growth factor-I receptors that might affect hair growth, but no melatonin receptors were found.