Knocking out the FGF5 gene in sheep increased wool production and hair-follicle density.
52 citations
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September 2018 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Ginseng and its compounds may help hair growth and prevent hair loss, but more human trials are needed to confirm this.
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May 2023 in “Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications” Blocking DKK1 with siRNA can improve hair growth.
October 2025 in “Biomedicines” Terminalia chebula fruit extract helps hair growth by reducing DHT and boosting hair cell activity.
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August 2006 in “Cancer Research” AP-1 controls tumor cell type by affecting key signaling pathways.
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September 2017 in “Scientific Reports” MAD2B slows down the growth of skin cells that are important for hair development by interacting with TCF4.
3 citations
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January 2018 in “Biomedical dermatology” Green tea extract helps prevent cell death and supports cell survival in hair cells exposed to a chemotherapy drug.
December 2025 in “Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology” Combining minoxidil with ginsenoside Rg3 and glycyrrhizic acid offers a more effective treatment for androgenic alopecia.
August 2025 in “Nutrients” Ageratum conyzoides extract promotes hair growth and regrowth.
sFRP4 partially inhibits hair regeneration, but the study needs clearer data analysis and better explanation of the process.
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May 2022 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Lagerstroemia indica extract can help prevent hair loss and promote hair growth.
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July 2019 in “PeerJ” Removing the VDR gene in skin cells reduces their growth and affects hair-related genes.
July 2022 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Blocking DPP4 can help activate hair growth and improve hair regeneration.
June 2026 in “BMC Biotechnology” The new model mimics hair loss and helps test treatments.
April 2019 in “Advances in integrative medicine” HST and HST/F promote hair growth and may help treat alopecia.
175 citations
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December 2014 in “PLoS Biology” Macrophages help activate hair follicle stem cells, affecting hair growth and skin repair.
68 citations
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September 2018 in “Trends in Cell Biology” Cancer can hijack the body's cell repair system to promote tumor growth, and targeting this process may improve cancer treatments.
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February 2023 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” WNT10B is important for body functions and linked to diseases like osteoporosis, obesity, and cancer.
10 citations
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January 2009 Collagen XVIII affects wound healing, hair growth, and bone development, with its absence speeding up processes and overexpression causing delays and abnormalities.
8 citations
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April 2009 in “International journal of oncology” Hair follicle cells resist turning into skin cells.
6 citations
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September 2024 in “Frontiers in Physiology” Overexpression of R-spondin 3 leads to sparse hair and impaired hair regeneration.
4 citations
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January 2024 in “The Scientific World JOURNAL” Understanding hair follicle development helps create treatments for hair loss and improve hair health.
1 citations
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November 2024 in “EMBO Reports” Deleting Gpr54 speeds up hair growth and regeneration.
1 citations
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January 2022 in “Faculty reviews” The best long-lasting results in treating hair loss may be achieved through combination therapy, including treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and platelet-rich plasma injections.
January 2026 in “Aging and Disease” DKK proteins could help diagnose and treat various non-cancerous diseases.
January 2018 in “Stem cell biology and regenerative medicine” The nucleus is key in controlling skin growth and repair by coordinating signals, gene regulators, and epigenetic changes.
176 citations
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April 2011 in “Science” Hair stem cell regeneration is controlled by signals that can explain different hair growth patterns and baldness.
19 citations
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January 2013 in “International journal of medical sciences” Increasing Wnt5a in mice skin delays hair growth but doesn't stop it.
May 2023 in “Journal of Ethnopharmacology” The wild garlic plant, Allium macrostemon Bunge, can promote hair growth and could potentially be used to treat hair loss.
April 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The document concludes that various topical treatments show promise for skin conditions like atopic dermatitis, psoriasis, and hair loss.