10 citations
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May 2018 in “Cell death discovery” This study found that the interaction between heat shock protein 90 and lamin A/C is crucial for the growth, migration, and self-aggregation of dermal papilla cells, suggesting a potential role in alopecia areata mechanisms.
13 citations
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December 1983 in “Canadian journal of zoology” This study found that mesenchymal cell processes from the dermal papilla contact epithelial hair matrix cells through gaps in the basal lamina during hair matrix cell differentiation in mouse vibrissa follicles.
October 2022 in “Hair Transplantation” This article discusses key considerations for hair loss treatment and restoration in Latin-American patients, emphasizing cultural and physical differences, but it reports no new clinical results.
3 citations
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January 2016 in “Biotechnology and Bioprocess Engineering” This animal study found that Laminaria japonica mixed with insulin-like growth factor-1 significantly promoted hair growth in mice, suggesting its potential use for treating alopecia pending further clinical trials.
340 citations
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September 2014 in “PLOS Genetics” This study found that while genetic ancestry affects physical appearance traits in Latin American populations, it accounts for only a modest portion of the observed variation.