Published in Nature: Osteopontin, a protein involved in the growth of hair on moles could be the key to our troubles.
    7/12/2023

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    Osteopontin, a protein involved in hair growth on moles, may help with hair loss. However, it is also linked to Alzheimer's, cancer, and bone development, so caution is advised.
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