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July 2024 in “Radiotherapy and Oncology” A standardized scoring system is needed to improve model reliability for predicting hair loss in brain tumor patients treated with proton therapy.
December 2022 in “Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications” HtrA2 activity is crucial for normal hair growth by regulating fat cell development.
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September 2004 in “Biomacromolecules” The Glu413Lys mutation in keratin affects hair stability, while Glu413Asp does not.
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June 2012 in “Journal of Structural Biology” Disulfide bonds are crucial for hair structure during keratinization.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” CREB, a protein that can promote cancer traits, is controlled by β-catenin in skin cancer cells.
2 citations
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December 2022 in “Pharmaceutics” The enzyme pyruvate kinase M2 helps hair regrowth and could be a potential treatment for hair loss.
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October 2018 in “Dermatologic therapy” Recognizing congenital triangular alopecia is crucial to avoid unnecessary treatments.
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August 2020 in “PLOS Computational Biology” A machine learning model called CATNIP can predict new uses for existing drugs, like using antidepressants for Parkinson's disease and a thyroid cancer drug for diabetes.
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January 1997 in “Dermatology” Two siblings were diagnosed with Trichothiodystrophy, identified by brittle hair and low sulfur content.
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August 2015 in “Scanning” Corkscrew and cigarette-ash-shaped hairs in tinea capitis are caused by internal hair degradation and external resistance.
December 2025 in “Mycoses” The study developed a successful mouse model to study skin infections, highlighting the importance of choosing the right fungal strains.
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July 2020 in “Advanced functional materials” 3D cell-derived matrices improve tissue regeneration and disease modeling.
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May 2024 in “PLoS Biology” Gap junctions help control feather pattern formation in chickens.
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March 2016 in “Medicinal Chemistry Research” Scientists found out the structure of a human enzyme linked to prostate cancer and hair loss, which could help in designing drugs.
Meis2 is essential for whisker development, independent of nerve involvement.
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July 2008 in “Oncology Reports” HPV16-transformed cells can change human skin cell properties, aiding tumor growth.
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May 2012 in “Wiley Interdisciplinary Reviews-Developmental Biology” The conclusion is that understanding how feathers and hairs pattern can help in developing hair regeneration treatments.
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January 2021 in “Archives of dermatological research” The study created a new model to better understand human hair growth and health.
6 citations
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January 2024 in “Annals of Dermatology” Dickkopf-related Protein 2 can help hair grow by activating a specific cell pathway.
49 citations
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July 2019 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Wnt signaling is important for the change from the resting phase to the growth phase in human hair cycles.
November 2022 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Deleting the CD271 gene in mouse skin cells leads to disorganized skin and increased hair growth, suggesting CD271 is important for skin health.
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October 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” PPAR-γ agonists like pioglitazone may help manage lichen planopilaris but don't fully reverse scarring.
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March 2011 in “Pflügers Archiv für die gesamte Physiologie des Menschen und der Tiere/Pflügers Archiv” Hormones and signaling pathways control sebaceous gland function and could help treat acne.
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September 1982 in “Journal of ultrastructure research” Wool follicle cells are more complex than previously thought.
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February 2019 in “Zoology” Lustre mutant sheep have normal hair structure and proteins but differ in felting properties.
13 citations
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January 2002 in “Clinics in dermatology” A mushroom extract might reduce hair loss and liver damage caused by certain chemotherapy drugs in animals.
12 citations
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March 2021 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” TRPM5 is crucial for maintaining hair growth.
11 citations
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January 2020 in “World Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine” Kidney-yang deficiency syndrome causes hormonal imbalances and various physical symptoms.
8 citations
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August 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Corin speeds up wound healing by helping skin cells move and grow.