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organic compounds crucial for cell growth and function

Polyamines are organic compounds that play a crucial role in cell growth and function. They are involved in various biological processes, including DNA stabilization, protein synthesis, and cell proliferation. In the context of hair, polyamines like spermidine have been shown to promote hair growth and may help in treating conditions like alopecia.

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research Activation of Polyamine Catabolism Profoundly Alters Tissue Polyamine Pools and Affects Hair Growth and Female Fertility in Transgenic Mice Overexpressing Spermidine/Spermine N1-Acetyltransferase

124 citations, July 1997 in “Journal of Biological Chemistry”

Overexpressing a specific enzyme in mice causes hair loss and female infertility.

research Activated Polyamine Catabolism Depletes Acetyl-CoA Pools and Suppresses Prostate Tumor Growth in TRAMP Mice

91 citations, July 2004 in “Journal of Biological Chemistry”

Overexpressing SSAT enzyme reduces prostate tumor growth in mice.

Promotion of Homology-Directed DNA Repair by Polyamines

research Promotion of Homology-Directed DNA Repair by Polyamines

47 citations, January 2019 in “Nature communications”

Polyamines help fix DNA damage accurately in cells.

research Overexpression of Spermidine/Spermine N1-Acetyltransferase Under the Control of Mouse Metallothionein I Promoter in Transgenic Mice: Evidence for a Striking Post-Transcriptional Regulation of Transgene Expression by a Polyamine Analogue

43 citations, February 1999 in “Biochemical Journal”

Overexpression of SSAT in mice causes hair loss, liver damage, and sensitivity to polyamine analogues.

research Inhibition of Polyamine Synthesis Alters Hair Follicle Function and Fiber Composition

42 citations, February 1996 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”

Polyamines, especially spermidine, are essential for hair growth.

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