26 citations
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August 2019 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy” PBX1 helps hair stem cells grow and change by turning on certain cell signals and preventing cell death, which may be useful for hair regrowth treatments.
GPC1 is important for blood vessel growth in hair follicles and could help treat hair loss.
September 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” BMPs are important for hair growth and can counteract the negative effects of androgens on hair follicle stem cells.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Finasteride helps female-pattern hair loss.
December 2025 in “International Journal of Surgery” GBP1 is a key target for treating Epstein-Barr virus-related kidney cancer, and finasteride may help.
5 citations
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January 2012 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology Venereology and Leprology” Werner's syndrome causes early aging and increases cancer risk, requiring early diagnosis and symptom management.
14 citations
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January 2025 in “Biomaterials Research” Bioactive glasses help heal skin wounds by promoting tissue repair and preventing infections.
2 citations
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September 2020 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Removing certain hair follicle stem cells worsens skin reactions to allergens.
1 citations
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April 2023 in “Animals” Wnt and BMP pathways stimulate hair growth in Min pigs, with Wnt being more effective.
18 citations
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January 2017 in “PloS one” Certain genes and pathways are crucial for high-quality brush hair in Yangtze River Delta White Goats.
November 2025 in “Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy” Calcium blockers may help prevent hearing loss by protecting hair cells.
14 citations
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September 2017 in “Hormones and behavior” δ-GABAA receptors affect alcohol consumption based on the estrous cycle and influence movement regardless of the cycle.
14 citations
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September 1999 in “Mammalian genome” The scraggly mutation causes hair loss and skin defects in mice.
1 citations
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April 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” SM04554 may increase hair growth as a topical treatment for androgenetic alopecia.
August 2024 in “Life Science Alliance” Helminth protein helps wounds heal better by reducing scarring and promoting tissue growth.
3 citations
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March 2016 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” GPIGS peptide increases thick hair growth in balding Japanese men.
January 2009 in “Xumu shouyi xuebao” Sheep cells were successfully modified to include a spider silk protein gene.
2 citations
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November 1996 in “Transplantation” Injecting recipient splenocytes into donors' thymus can prevent graft-versus-host disease.
13 citations
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August 2017 in “Scientific reports” Researchers developed a cost-effective 66 K SNP chip for cashmere goats that is accurate and useful for genetic studies.
1 citations
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February 2025 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” HMBi supplementation boosts cashmere growth by affecting specific metabolic and signaling pathways in goats.
September 2025 in “Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise” Gender-affirming hormone therapy and surgery affect gut bacteria differently.
12 citations
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January 1994 in “Dermatology” The patient's hair had unique damage and a lower sulfur-to-nitrogen ratio compared to relatives, but not compared to healthy controls.
October 2023 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” WS Biotin, a new form of D-Biotin, improves water solubility and shows potential for hair and skin care without being toxic at low levels.
April 2008 in “Expert review of dermatology” Mutations in the P2RY5 gene cause hereditary woolly hair.
November 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Tanning ability is linked to specific DNA changes in skin genes.
6 citations
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May 1986 in “Cancer Chemotherapy and Pharmacology” The drug TGU was ineffective against small cell lung cancer and caused significant bone marrow suppression.
16 citations
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April 2018 in “Animal Genetics” Researchers found two genes that may explain why some Casertana pigs don't have hair.
23 citations
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March 2019 in “Gene” Editing the FGF5 gene in sheep increases wool length, confirming its role in hair growth.
11 citations
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May 2011 in “The Journal of Dermatology” A man had two rare autoimmune diseases that might be connected.
April 2017 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” CD101 is highly effective in treating dermatophytosis in guinea pigs.