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April 1986 in “The journal of cell biology/The Journal of cell biology” Trichohyalin is a protein in hair follicles that helps form hair filaments.
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July 2020 in “EBioMedicine” A gene variant increases the risk of a type of hair loss by affecting hair protein production.
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April 2005 in “Journal of dermatological science” The study found nine new hair protein genes in human hair follicles.
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July 2012 in “Journal of Lipid Research” ACBP is crucial for healthy skin in mice.
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March 2018 in “American Journal Of Pathology” Mutations in NIPAL4 cause skin issues by disrupting lipid layers, but some improvement is seen with topical treatment.
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September 2021 in “Journal of molecular structure” The MXD/24HA salt is more effective for hair growth than raw MXD.
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October 2018 in “Biotechnology reports” Recombinant keratin K31 makes damaged hair thicker, stronger, and straighter.
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January 2023 in “Journal of Developmental Biology” Reptile skin protects and prevents water loss, helping them adapt to land.
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March 2017 in “Experimental Dermatology” Curly hair is influenced by specific genetic variations.
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August 2006 in “Journal of Chromatography B” Modern techniques have improved the understanding of keratin proteins, revealing their roles in various cells and potential in disease diagnosis.
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May 2022 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” Hair growth and health are influenced by factors like age, environment, and nutrition, and are controlled by various molecular pathways. Red light can promote hair growth, and understanding these processes can help treat hair-related diseases.
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October 2023 in “BMC Genomics” miRNAs in the Dlk1-Gtl2 region may improve lamb fur quality.
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December 2024 in “Medical Review” Organoids help study and treat genetic diseases, offering personalized medicine and therapy testing.
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October 2019 in “Frontiers in bioengineering and biotechnology” Fusion proteins can protect hair from heat damage.
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August 2011 in “PubMed” Polymeric pretreatments can significantly reduce hair breakage and damage from hot flat irons.
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September 2003 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” A missing mK6irs1 gene causes hair loss in mice.
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August 2022 in “Animals” Different versions of the KRTAP6-2 gene in goats can lead to thinner cashmere fibers.
January 2024 in “Animals” SP1 promotes and KROX20 inhibits hair cell growth by affecting the CUX1 gene.
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April 2005 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Repetin is a protein involved in skin and hair development, binding calcium and compensating for other proteins when needed.
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September 2022 in “Medicina” Using two types of lasers together improves skin tone and collagen remodeling.
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November 2023 in “Polymers” Polyurethane dressings show promise for wound healing but need improvements to adapt better to the healing process.
January 2024 in “Journal of tissue engineering” Sunlight exposure damages hair follicles, but certain stem cell-derived particles can reduce this damage and help with hair regeneration.
Hair can't be as strong as Rapunzel's because it's impractical to scale up due to defects.
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December 2005 in “Traffic” Syntaxin 9 helps in transporting and signaling of the EGF receptor in skin and stomach cells.
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November 2019 in “Tissue Engineering Part A” Functionalized collagen scaffolds applied prenatally greatly improve skin regeneration.
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July 2019 in “Animals” The KRTAP21-1 gene affects wool yield and can help improve wool production.
December 2025 in “Biopolymers” Heat worsens damage in chemically treated hair, especially bleached and straightened hair.
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September 2003 in “Livestock Production Science” Epidermal growth factor reduces hair growth, but cortisol does not.
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August 2024 in “Biomimetics” The hydrogel effectively heals wounds and fights bacteria.