January 2014 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Proteins like aPKC and PDGF-AA, substances like adenosine and ATP, and adipose-derived stem cells all play important roles in hair growth and health, and could potentially be used to treat hair loss and skin conditions.
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May 2003 in “Journal of Cell Science” α3β1-integrin is crucial for maintaining normal hair follicle shape and function but not needed for the development of the surrounding skin.
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November 2011 in “Archives of Dermatology” Hamilton scale imprecise, hair shaft diameter decreases, stem cell transplant regrows hair, ECP ineffective for alopecia areata universalis.
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January 2014 in “Nature Cell Biology” Wnt signaling controls whether hair follicle stem cells stay inactive or regenerate hair.
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August 2011 in “Reviews in endocrine and metabolic disorders” Vitamin D and its receptor regulate skin functions like cell growth, immunity, hair cycle, and tumor prevention.
56 citations,
February 2010 in “PLOS ONE” Blocking Wnt signaling in young mice causes thymus shrinkage and cell loss, but recovery is possible when the block is removed.
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December 2010 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Disrupting Acvr1b in mice causes severe hair loss and thicker skin.
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April 2008 in “Human Molecular Genetics” Skin and hair can help us understand organ regeneration, especially how certain stem cells might be used to form new organs.
6 citations,
April 2010 in “Cellular Reprogramming” Pig skin cells can turn into mesodermal cells but lose their ability to become neural cells.
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November 2007 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Fluocinolone acetonide slows down hair follicle stem cells but speeds up skin cell growth in mice.
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January 2015 in “Journal of nutrition & health” Fish oil improves skin health in people with diabetes and high cholesterol.
67 citations,
July 2016 in “Reviews in Endocrine and Metabolic Disorders” Stress can worsen skin conditions by affecting hormone levels and immune response.
93 citations,
May 2002 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Overexpressing thrombospondin-1 in mice skin prevents UVB-induced skin damage.
153 citations,
April 1998 in “Current Biology” The risk of skin tumors becoming malignant depends on the specific skin cell type affected.
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October 1996 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Growth factors are crucial for hair development and could help treat hair diseases.
52 citations,
February 2012 in “PloS one” Lack of Ctip2 in skin cells delays wound healing and disrupts hair follicle stem cell markers in mice.
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December 2021 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Hedgehog signaling in certain cells is crucial for hair growth during wound healing.
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March 2010 in “PloS one” C/EBPalpha and C/EBPbeta are crucial for normal skin and oil gland cell development in adult mice.
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February 2023 in “Cell” Fingerprints form uniquely before birth due to specific genetic pathways and local signals.
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September 2014 in “PloS one” Thyroid hormone receptors are essential for hair growth and wound healing.
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July 2000 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Fluorescence can effectively measure acne treatment progress.
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September 2021 in “BioEssays” Dandruff might be caused by changes in how hair follicles naturally release oils and an immune response to this imbalance.
2 citations,
February 2021 in “Journal of comparative pathology” Sheep with chronic Sarcoptes scabiei dermatitis have altered keratin expression in their skin.
August 2023 in “Processes” Fermenting Dendrobium officinale with Lactobacillus reuteri CCFM8631 increases its skin care benefits.
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January 2016 in “Development” YAP and TAZ are crucial for skin cell growth and repair.
24 citations,
August 2022 in “Immunity” Type 2 immunity helps control mite growth in hair follicles, preventing damage.
14 citations,
July 2022 in “Nutrients” Vitamin A is important for healthy skin and hair, influencing hair growth and skin healing, but UV light reduces its levels.
9 citations,
January 2017 in “Elsevier eBooks” Skin's epithelial stem cells are crucial for repair and maintenance, and understanding them could improve treatments for skin problems.
8 citations,
April 2016 in “Experimental dermatology” B6.Cg-Tyr c−2J Hr hr /J mice have a stronger delayed sunburn reaction and are good for UV research.
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September 2023 in “International journal of molecular sciences” Special proteins are important for skin balance, healing, and aging, and affect skin stem cells.