learn Osteopontin signaling protein that, when suppressed, may grow hair by reducing inflammation and stem cell loss
research Stem Cell Competition for Niche Occupancy: Emerging Themes and Mechanisms 13 citations, February 2010 in “Stem Cell Reviews and Reports” Stem cells compete for space using cell adhesion, and mutations can affect their competitive success, with implications for tissue health and disease.
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 Knockout of Integrin Beta1 in Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells Accelerates Skin-Wound Healing by Promoting Cell Migration in Extracellular Matrix 3 citations, July 2022 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy” Turning off a specific gene in stem cells speeds up skin healing by helping cells move better.
research Targeting Integrin Pathways: Mechanisms and Advances in Therapy 54 citations, January 2023 in “Signal Transduction and Targeted Therapy” New therapies are being developed that target integrin pathways to treat various diseases.
research Mechanisms of Hepatocyte Attachment to Keratin Biomaterials 53 citations, July 2011 in “Biomaterials” Human liver cells stick to hair protein materials mainly through the liver's asialoglycoprotein receptor.