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October 2021 in “PLoS ONE” This study found significant differences in gene expression between newborn and adult skin, with infant skin notably increasing processes related to ECM organization, cell adhesion, and collagen fibril organization.
November 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Dark skin has stronger barriers and structure due to specific gene activity.
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June 2005 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study identified FP-1 as a highly specific extracellular matrix protein in follicular papilla cells, which may play a role in hair growth regulation during specific hair cycle phases.
October 2021 in “Research Square (Research Square)” This study found that gene expression patterns can effectively distinguish the cashmere growth cycle stages and highlight molecular pathways, suggesting melatonin's role in regulating cashmere growth in Inner Mongolian goats.
January 2022 in “Figshare” Melatonin affects specific gene patterns and biological processes in goat hair growth.