July 2017 in “Cancer Research” This study found that polyamines participate in DNA double-strand break repair, primarily by enhancing the homologous recombination pathway through RAD51-mediated DNA strand exchange.
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July 1980 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This study observed that applying polyamines to the skin of hairless mice stimulates thymidine incorporation, suggesting polyamines may play a role in DNA synthesis control in the epidermis.
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July 2010 in “Experimental Dermatology” This article reviews the role of polyamines in hair follicle growth and discusses potential therapeutic applications but provides no new clinical results.
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October 1975 in “Biochimica et Biophysica Acta (BBA) - Nucleic Acids and Protein Synthesis”
April 2023 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study found that DNA-damaged hair follicle stem cells in mouse models do not show typical senescent markers but are dynamically expelled to maintain tissue health and prevent hair loss.