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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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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.

Polyamines and Hair: A Couple in Search of Perfection

research Polyamines and Hair: A Couple in Search of Perfection

30 citations, July 2010 in “Experimental Dermatology”

Polyamines are important for hair growth, but more research is needed to understand their functions and treatment potential.

Distribution of Polyamines May Be Altered in Different Scalp Regions of Patients with Hair Loss

research Distribution of Polyamines May Be Altered in Different Scalp Regions of Patients with Hair Loss

3 citations, July 2019 in “Experimental Dermatology”

Hair loss patients may have different polyamine levels in various scalp areas.

research The Rational Role Of Polyamines In Epidermal Differentiation

August 2021 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”

Adjusting polyamine levels could help treat skin disorders like psoriasis and skin cancer.

research Abstract 2474: The Mechanistic Role of Polyamines in DNA Double-Strand Break Repair

July 2017 in “Cancer Research”

Polyamines help repair DNA breaks and may influence cancer development.

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