research Glutamate Transporter SLC1A3 Mediates Inter-Niche Stem Cell Activation During Skin Growth 34 citations, April 2018 in “EMBO journal” The protein SLC1A3 is important for activating skin stem cells and is necessary for normal hair and skin growth in mice.
research Dermal White Adipose Tissue Enhances Proliferation, Pigmentation, and Hair Shaft Elongation in Human Hair Follicles Ex Vivo May 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Fat under the skin can help hair grow longer, darker, and increase cell growth.