learn Osteopontin signaling protein that, when suppressed, may grow hair by reducing inflammation and stem cell loss
research Reduced SMAD2/3 Activation Independently Predicts Increased Depth of Human Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma 11 citations, February 2018 in “Oncotarget” Lower SMAD2/3 activation predicts more severe skin cancer.
research Live Imaging of Smad2/3 Signaling in Mouse Skin Wound Healing 12 citations, September 2007 in “Wound repair and regeneration” Smad2/3-dependent TGF-β signaling increases during wound healing.
research Mir-574-3p and Mir-125a-5p in Adipose-Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cell Exosomes Synergistically Target TGF-β1/Smad2 Signaling Pathway for the Treatment of Androgenic Alopecia April 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Two microRNAs in stem cell exosomes help treat hair loss by targeting a specific signaling pathway.
research Transgenic Mice Overexpressing CD109 in the Epidermis Display Decreased Inflammation and Granulation Tissue and Improved Collagen Architecture During Wound Healing 22 citations, February 2013 in “Wound Repair and Regeneration” Mice genetically modified to produce more CD109 in their skin had less inflammation and better healing with less scarring.
research Novel ALK5 Inhibitor TP0427736 Reduces TGF-β Induced Growth Inhibition in Human Outer Root Sheath Cells and Elongates Anagen Phase in Mouse Hair Follicles 14 citations, January 2017 in “Pharmacological Reports” TP0427736 may help treat hair loss by blocking a specific protein and promoting hair growth.