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December 2010 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study found that Acvr1b signaling is crucial for both hair follicle development and cycling in mice, with the genetic disruption leading to hair loss and a thickened epidermis.
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May 2017 in “Wound Repair and Regeneration” In this study, targeted overexpression of the BMP receptor ALK2 in mouse hair follicle stem cells altered follicle structure and impaired cutaneous wound healing.
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October 2023 in “Life science alliance” This study observed that pantethine, a vitamin B5 precursor, attenuates tumor growth in immunocompetent mice by enhancing antitumor immunity, but its effect is limited by immune cell exhaustion over time.
This study found that in Chinese Alashan Left Banner White Cashmere goats, guard hair length was positively correlated with guard hair diameter and down fiber length, but not with body weight at first combing.
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January 2002 in “Journal of drug targeting” This study found that drug delivery through human scalp skin may be more effective for lipophilic and hydrophilic drugs compared to abdominal skin, highlighting the potential of intrafollicular delivery methods.