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GlossaryGreen Fluorescent Protein (GFP)

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 Analysis of Skin Graft Survival Using Green Fluorescent Protein Transgenic Mice

19 citations, January 2007 in “Journal of medical investigation”

GFP transgenic mice help study cell origins in skin grafts.

Cultured Peribulbar Dermal Sheath Cells Can Induce Hair Follicle Development and Contribute to the Dermal Sheath and Dermal Papilla

research Cultured Peribulbar Dermal Sheath Cells Can Induce Hair Follicle Development and Contribute to the Dermal Sheath and Dermal Papilla

208 citations, December 2003 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”

Certain cells from hair follicles can create new hair and contribute to hair growth when implanted in mice.

research Topical Delivery of Protein and Peptide Using Novel Cell Penetrating Peptide IMT-P8

61 citations, May 2016 in “Scientific reports”

The peptide IMT-P8 can effectively deliver proteins into the skin and cells for potential skin treatments.

research Gene Delivery to the Hair Follicle

34 citations, September 2003 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings”

Gene therapy shows promise for treating hair loss by targeting hair follicles.

research Safe Selection of Genetically Manipulated Human Primary Keratinocytes with Very High Growth Potential Using CD24

25 citations, August 2007 in “Molecular Therapy”

Researchers found a safe and effective way to pick genetically modified skin cells with high growth potential using CD24.

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in Treatment 44 upvotes 4 years ago

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