68 citations
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August 2014 in “PeerJ” Human hair proteins vary by individual, body site, and ethnicity, useful for forensics.
223 citations
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January 2014 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” The conclusion is that proper signaling is crucial for hair growth and development, and errors can lead to cancer or hair loss.
81 citations
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September 2013 in “PLoS ONE” Primary and secondary hair follicle cells in Cashmere goats have different gene expressions affecting hair growth and size.
61 citations
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April 2013 in “PloS one” The study found key genes and pathways involved in cashmere goat hair growth stages.
31 citations
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March 2013 in “Gene” Signaling pathways are crucial for hair growth in goats.
300 citations
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August 2012 in “Seminars in Cell & Developmental Biology” The conclusion is that certain cell interactions and signals are crucial for hair growth and regeneration.
161 citations
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August 2012 in “Seminars in cell & developmental biology” Hair growth and development are controlled by specific signaling pathways.
35 citations
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May 2011 in “Experimental Dermatology” Aging causes changes in hair follicles, leading to weaker hair growth.
170 citations
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January 2010 in “animal” Hair follicle growth and fiber production in animals are influenced by chemical signals, proteins, pigmentation, genetics, and nutrients.
18 citations
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December 2009 in “Canadian Journal of Animal Science” The BMP2 gene is more active in the early growth phase of Cashmere goat hair and may affect hair regeneration and textile production.
87 citations
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July 2009 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Human beard hair medulla contains a unique and complex mix of keratins not found in other human tissues.
12 citations
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April 2009 in “Agricultural sciences in China/Agricultural Sciences in China” Hoxc13 gene expression and skin thickness change similarly during cashmere goat hair follicle development.
95 citations
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March 2009 in “Differentiation” Gene expression in wool follicles changes with growth cycles, offering insights into wool and human hair growth.
45 citations
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October 2008 in “Cytokine & Growth Factor Reviews” Activins and follistatins, part of the TGFβ family, are crucial for hair follicle development and skin health, affecting growth, repair, and the hair cycle.
253 citations
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April 2008 in “Current opinion in cell biology” Notch signalling helps skin cells differentiate and prevents tumors.
26 citations
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May 2007 in “Differentiation” Foxn1 helps skin cells mature by controlling a specific protein's activity.
66 citations
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February 2007 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Adenosine may promote hair growth by increasing FGF-7 levels in dermal papilla cells.
224 citations
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March 2006 in “Seminars in Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” The document concludes that understanding hair follicle biology can lead to better hair loss treatments.
417 citations
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September 2005 in “PLoS biology” Understanding gene expression in hair follicles can reveal insights into hair growth and disorders.
71 citations
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June 2005 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” PAD enzymes play a key role in hair growth and structure.
276 citations
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January 2005 in “International review of cytology” More research is needed to understand how hair keratins work and their role in hair disorders.
64 citations
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March 2004 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” GPRC5D is linked to the formation of hair, nails, and certain tongue areas.
199 citations
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January 2004 in “The International Journal of Developmental Biology” Hair follicle growth and development are controlled by specific genes and molecular signals.
158 citations
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December 2002 in “Development” Msx2-deficient mice experience irregular hair growth and loss due to disrupted hair cycle phases.
132 citations
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February 2002 in “Journal of Biological Chemistry” HOXC13 is crucial for regulating hair keratin genes in hair follicles.
38 citations
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May 2000 in “Livestock production science” Giving high-quality protein or methionine supplements helps improve hair growth in Angora goats and, to a lesser extent, in Cashmere goats.
87 citations
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February 2000 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Stem cells in developing hair follicles move to specific areas as they mature.
67 citations
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February 1994 in “Developmental dynamics” Specific proteins and molecules play key roles in the development of human hair follicles.
745 citations
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February 1992 in “Trends in genetics” Hair follicles create different cell layers and proteins, controlled by various molecules.
98 citations
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December 1991 in “Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences” Keratin gene regulation is similar across mammals, affecting hair follicle differentiation.
116 citations
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January 1957 in “Australian Journal of Agricultural Research” Certain hair follicle traits in Merino sheep may be inherited.