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GlossaryGreen Fluorescent Protein

protein that emits green light under UV or blue light

Green Fluorescent Protein (GFP) is a protein originally found in the jellyfish Aequorea victoria that emits bright green light when exposed to ultraviolet or blue light. It is widely used in biological research as a marker to visualize and track cellular processes, gene expression, and protein localization in live cells and organisms.

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research Efficient In Vivo Targeting of Epidermal Stem Cells by Early Gestational Intraamniotic Injection of Lentiviral Vector Driven by the Keratin 5 Promoter

52 citations , October 2007 in “Molecular Therapy”

Injecting lentiviral vectors into early gestation mice effectively targets skin stem cells for potential gene therapy.

research The Hair Follicle Stem Cell As The Paradigm Multipotent Adult Stem Cell

1 citations , January 2008 in “Springer eBooks”

Hair follicle stem cells can turn into many cell types and may help repair nerve damage and have other medical uses.

research Implanted Hair Follicle Stem Cells Form Schwann Cells That Support Repair of Severed Peripheral Nerves

319 citations , November 2005 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences”

Hair follicle stem cells can help repair damaged nerves.

research The Potential of Nestin-Expressing Hair Follicle Stem Cells in Regenerative Medicine

50 citations , February 2007 in “Expert Opinion on Biological Therapy”

Hair follicle stem cells could help repair nerves and avoid ethical issues linked to embryonic stem cells.

research Direct Cellular Reprogramming Enables Development of Viral T Antigen-Driven Merkel Cell Carcinoma in Mice

14 citations , February 2022 in “The Journal of clinical investigation/The journal of clinical investigation”

Scientists made a mouse model of a serious skin cancer by changing skin cells with a virus and a specific gene, which is similar to the disease in humans.

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community Peptides that Stop Hair Loss? | In-depth Literature Review Video

in Research/Science 73 upvotes 1 year ago

Peptides like TB500, KPV, GHK-CU, and BPC-157 are overhyped for hair growth with limited proven effectiveness in humans. Combining peptides with delivery methods like iontophoresis and sonophoresis shows promise, but many claims remain unproven.

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in Treatment 248 upvotes 4 years ago

Vitamin C mixed with shampoo stopped shedding and promoted hair regrowth after 1.5 years. Both the person and their wife experienced significant hair loss reduction with this method.

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in Research/Science 160 upvotes 11 months ago

A woman is concerned about her husband's hair thinning and researches treatments like finasteride and minoxidil. He decides against medication due to potential side effects and plans to shave his head if necessary.

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in Treatment 41 upvotes 6 years ago

Hair loss treatments discussed include Dutasteride with Ketoconazole, tissue engineering strategies, and androgenetic alopecia therapies. Massage doubles follicular retention, improving treatment effectiveness.

community Does your hair also look depressingly awful under fluorescent lights?

in Chat 39 upvotes 1 year ago

Fluorescent lighting makes hair look thinner, causing concern about appearance. Some users consider treatments like DUT, while others share experiences of hair looking better in different lighting or conditions.

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