learn Osteopontin signaling protein that, when suppressed, may grow hair by reducing inflammation and stem cell loss
research Integrin Signaling Regulates YAP/TAZ to Control Skin Homeostasis 266 citations , January 2016 in “Development” YAP and TAZ are crucial for skin cell growth and repair.
research α3β1-Integrin Regulates Hair Follicle But Not Interfollicular Morphogenesis in Adult Epidermis 45 citations , May 2003 in “Journal of Cell Science” α3β1-integrin is crucial for maintaining normal hair follicle shape and function but not needed for the development of the surrounding skin.
research The Focal Adhesion Protein PINCH-1 Associates With EPLIN at Integrin Adhesion Sites 28 citations , January 2015 in “Journal of Cell Science” PINCH-1 is crucial for skin cell adhesion and movement, working with EPLIN and ILK.
research Targeted Inactivation of Integrin-Linked Kinase in Hair Follicle Stem Cells Reveals an Important Modulatory Role in Skin Repair After Injury 22 citations , May 2011 in “Molecular Biology of the Cell” Integrin-linked kinase is crucial for normal skin healing.
research Hair-Growth-Promoting Effect of Conditioned Medium of High Integrin α6 and Low CD71 Positive Keratinocyte Cells 17 citations , February 2015 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” A special mix from certain skin cells can help hair grow by making hair root cells grow faster and activating growth signals.