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enzyme crucial for skin barrier function and hair growth

Matriptase is an enzyme that plays a crucial role in the development and maintenance of skin and hair. It is involved in the activation of other proteins that are essential for skin barrier function and hair growth. Dysregulation of matriptase activity has been linked to various skin disorders and conditions like alopecia.

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research Matriptase-2, A Novel Suppressor of Hepcidin

November 2009 in “Blood”

Matriptase-2 helps control iron levels by suppressing hepcidin, and its deficiency can cause iron-deficiency anemia.

Matriptase Activation and Shedding with HAI-1 Induced by Steroid Sex Hormones in Human Prostate Cancer Cells, but Not in Breast Cancer Cells

research Matriptase Activation and Shedding with HAI-1 Induced by Steroid Sex Hormones in Human Prostate Cancer Cells, but Not in Breast Cancer Cells

56 citations , February 2006 in “American journal of physiology. Cell physiology”

Steroid sex hormones activate matriptase in prostate cancer cells but not in breast cancer cells.

research Matriptase: Potent Proteolysis on the Cell Surface

165 citations , January 2006 in “Molecular Medicine”

Matriptase is crucial for skin, hair, and immune cell health, and its imbalance can lead to cancer.

research The Role of Vitamins and Minerals in Hair Loss: A Review

134 citations , December 2018 in “Dermatology and Therapy”

Some vitamins and minerals like vitamin D and iron can help with certain types of hair loss, but more research is needed for others.

research The Transmembrane Serine Protease HAT-Like 4 Is Important for Epidermal Barrier Function to Prevent Body Fluid Loss

19 citations , March 2017 in “Scientific Reports”

HAT-L4 is crucial for preventing body fluid loss by maintaining skin barrier integrity.

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