learn Osteopontin signaling protein that, when suppressed, may grow hair by reducing inflammation and stem cell loss
research Human Keratinocytes Derived from the Bulge Region of Hair Follicles Are Refractory to Differentiation 8 citations, April 2009 in “International journal of oncology” Hair follicle cells resist turning into skin cells.
research Alpha-Parvin Is Required for Epidermal Morphogenesis, Hair Follicle Development, and Basal Keratinocyte Polarity 7 citations, March 2020 in “PloS one” α-parvin is necessary for skin and hair growth and for the correct orientation of skin cells.
research Epithelial Fibronectin Meshwork Controls Skin Regeneration April 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Fibronectin is essential for hair follicle regeneration by supporting stem cells.
research The Relevance of Collagen XVII Expression in Epidermal Differentiation and Proliferation September 2016 in “Journal of dermatological science” Collagen XVII is crucial for skin cell growth and nail health.
research In Vitro Mesenchymal–Epithelial Interaction Facilitates De Novo Hair Follicle Formation September 2016 in “Journal of dermatological science” Adult skin cells can be used to create new hair in a lab.