52 citations,
December 2014 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Apremilast may help treat hair loss in alopecia areata.
30 citations,
February 2010 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Plet-1 protein helps hair follicle cells move and stick to tissues.
25 citations,
October 2002 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Mouse profilaggrin helps in skin cell differentiation and may be involved in calcium signaling.
22 citations,
August 2015 in “PloS one” Keratin from hair binds well to gold and BMP-2, useful for bone repair.
16 citations,
June 2022 in “Agronomy” Certain natural biostimulants can increase lettuce yield and improve its nutritional content.
6 citations,
May 2022 in “Frontiers in Microbiology” Marine microbes could be used in cosmetics for sun protection, skin care, and possibly preventing hair loss.
2 citations,
February 2023 in “International journal of molecular sciences” Body hairs can be used in forensic science and toxicology like scalp hair.
2 citations,
November 2022 in “Bioscience Reports” Polycystic ovary syndrome and iron overload share similar symptoms and can be potentially treated with blood removal, diet changes, and probiotics.
2 citations,
May 2022 in “Horticulturae” A plant protein biostimulant improved growth, photosynthesis, and nutrient content in hydroponically grown basil.
1 citations,
October 2022 in “Veterinary pathology” Some canine hair follicle tumors contain amyloid deposits, with a protein called CK5 involved in their formation.
1 citations,
January 2018 in “Journal of microscopy and ultrastructure” The method can identify minerals in hair from water, and using coconut oil or conditioner can prevent mineral buildup.
June 2024 in “Synthetic and systems biotechnology” A fragment of human type XVII collagen shows great potential for skin health and wound healing.
May 2024 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Manipulating cell cleanup processes could help treat hair loss.
November 2023 in “Cosmetics” Rice derivatives in conditioners protect and improve hair health.
October 2023 in “Acta dermato-venereologica (Print)” People with severe hair loss have lower zinc levels in their blood.
February 2023 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Exosomes from skin cells can boost hair growth by stimulating a gene called LEF1.
December 2022 in “Clinical and experimental dermatology and therapies” Adding the topical gel improved hair growth more than using minoxidil or finasteride alone.
3 citations,
June 2019 in “Journal of Bangladesh Society of Physiologist” People with hair loss often have lower levels of zinc and copper in their blood.
38 citations,
March 2017 in “Expert Opinion on Investigational Drugs” Bimatoprost is promising for treating some types of hair loss but needs more testing for androgenetic alopecia.
July 2024 in “Medical alphabet” Premature graying and hair changes can be treated with certain peptides and possibly targeting the endocannabinoid system.
105 citations,
August 2010 in “Pharmacology & therapeutics” Formyl-peptide receptor agonists could be new anti-inflammatory drugs.
3 citations,
January 2005 in “Biological & Pharmaceutical Bulletin” The peptide GPIGS helps hair cells grow and speeds up hair regrowth in mice.
January 2019 in “Archives of dermatology and skin care” Biomimetic peptides were found to promote hair growth and prolong the growth phase in human hair follicles.
January 2021 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Mothers have more hair proteins than their children, with age-related differences in protein patterns, and some proteins in hair could indicate early childhood development.
4 citations,
November 2022 in “Acta dermato-venereologica” People with hidradenitis suppurativa often have lower vitamin D levels, weaker hip bones, and altered bone metabolism markers.
10 citations,
June 2005 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” FP-1 is a key protein in rat hair growth, active only during the growth phase.
18 citations,
January 2015 in “Journal of obesity and weight loss therapy” Eating less starch and dairy helped overweight women with PCOS lose weight and improve symptoms.
438 citations,
October 2010 in “Oncogene” Keratins help protect cells, aid in cancer diagnosis, and influence cancer behavior and treatment.
36 citations,
November 2018 in “BMC plant biology” ROXY proteins help plants respond to nitrate shortage by affecting nutrient sensing and growth.
28 citations,
November 2019 in “Gene” The ITGB6 gene is important for tissue repair and hair growth, and mutations can lead to enamel defects and other health issues.