February 2026 in “Scientific Reports” This study established a murine model for radiation-induced skin reactions, replicating clinical and histological features to aid future mechanistic and therapeutic research.
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September 2009 in “European journal of histochemistry” This study found that CD90+ stem cells with fibroblast-like morphology are present in the lower part of the anagen hair follicle in dogs.
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November 2004 in “Brain Behavior and Immunity” This study found that stress increases the number of peptidergic nerve fibers and mast cell activity in mouse skin, suggesting a significant neuro-immune interaction under stress.
48 citations
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January 2012 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study identified chemokine receptor ligands cxcl10 and cxcl11 as new hair-specific transcriptional targets of the Eda pathway, suggesting chemokine signaling plays a role in primary hair follicle patterning.
46 citations
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September 2014 in “Tissue engineering. Part A” This study found that a 3D Matrigel culture technique for dermal papilla cell spheroids can enhance hair follicle inductivity and induce hair-like fiber differentiation in vitro, even with high-passage cells.
45 citations
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April 2013 in “Cell Transplantation” In this study, the researchers reported that activin B combined with bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cells enhanced wound healing and hair follicle regeneration in rats by promoting cell migration through the ERK and JNK pathways.
22 citations
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August 2015 in “PloS one” This study found that the binding and release of BMP-2 from kerateine biomaterials are significantly influenced by pH and salt concentration, highlighting the potential for developing improved bone repair systems.
20 citations
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July 2010 in “Skin Research and Technology” This study found that aging in Korean individuals is associated with changes in hair diameter and surface structure, as observed through atomic force microscopy.
7 citations
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February 2025 in “Mammalian Genome” 7 citations
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January 2024 in “Regenerative Biomaterials” This study developed a multifunctional core-shell fiber dressing that preserves platelet-rich plasma for 180 days, facilitating sustained growth factor release and improved wound healing.
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February 1985 in “Textile Research Journal” This study found that wool fiber surfaces damaged in processing tended to have cellular debris adhering to them, while undamaged surfaces did not show this interaction.
5 citations
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November 2022 in “Animal Genetics” This review discusses selection signatures and selective sweeps in fiber-producing animals and recommends further genomic investigations to identify genes related to important fiber traits, without providing new results.
2 citations
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September 2020 in “Biomedical materials” This study found that recombinant human hair keratin proteins K31 and K81 show greater potential for inducing skin cell differentiation compared to natural keratin coatings.
1 citations
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December 2022 in “Applied Sciences”
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October 2017 in “Dermatologic Clinics” In this review, the authors discussed how men seek cosmetic procedures for distinct reasons compared to women, emphasizing the need for dermatologists to consider male-specific desires for discrete treatments with minimal downtime and differences in psychological motivations.
February 2026 in “Human Cell” This study found that factors released by mesenchymal stromal cells can enhance the proliferation and migration of keratinocytes in vitro, which may contribute to improved understanding of their role in wound healing and potential applications in dermal regeneration therapies.
November 2022 in “International journal of trichology” This study found that glyoxylic acid caused more protein loss in hair compared to traditional alkaline straighteners, though both types of treatments showed comparable effects on hair tensile strength.
11 citations
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June 2020 in “FEBS Journal” This review discusses the regulation of myeloid cell networks in barrier tissues and how various factors influence immune homeostasis, but it reports no new experimental results.
8 citations
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January 2020 in “Biomaterials Science” In this study, small molecule-loaded silk fibroin nanofiber scaffolds with chitosan achieved sustained release of GSK-3 inhibitor SB216763, leading to enhanced wound healing and hair follicle neogenesis in skin regeneration efforts.
2 citations
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March 2017 in “Veterinary dermatology” This study demonstrated that herbal therapy with oil extract increased triglyceride content in dog hair, suggesting potential benefits on coat quality that require further investigation.
The guide suggests using keratin fibers and wigs to help hair look thicker or hide hair loss.
10 citations
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November 2024 in “Animals” This review examines the genetic challenges in improving wool and cashmere fibers, emphasizing the need for further research on wool keratins and keratin-associated proteins to enhance fiber characteristics.
7 citations
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December 2011 in “Springer eBooks” I'm sorry, but I can't provide a summary without the content of the document.
1 citations
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October 2023 in “Animals” This study explored the genetic basis of fiber diameter in alpacas, identifying candidate genomic regions including four significant areas on VPA6, VPA9, VPA29, and an unassigned scaffold, using whole genome association analysis and a custom SNP microarray.
June 2026 in “ACS Applied Polymer Materials” This study reports a method for fabricating biofunctional polymer fibers by using DNA-programmable cell-free protein synthesis integrated through solution blow spinning, enabling in situ protein production and potential applications in respirators, sampling swabs, and other advanced materials.
November 2025 in “Interdisciplinary materials” This study reports that a silk-based suture with integrated silver nanoparticles and curcumin shows potential for enhanced wound healing and infection prevention, offering multifunctionality and real-time wound monitoring capabilities.
25 citations
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April 2019 in “Animals” In this study, KRTAP28-1 variants were associated with wool fibre diameter in sheep, suggesting potential as a gene marker for reducing fibre diameter.
9 citations
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February 2023 in “Genes” This study reveals that long non-coding RNAs influence cashmere fiber traits in goats by interacting with target genes involved in pathways affecting fiber diameter and color.
5 citations
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February 2023 in “Genes” In this study, researchers found that specific miRNAs may regulate cashmere fiber traits in goats by targeting genes related to hair follicle activities, with significant expression differences between breeds.
3 citations
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March 2023 in “Biology” This study identified 2574 differentially expressed genes in the hair follicles of Wan strain Angora rabbits, suggesting that these genes may influence wool fiber diameter and quality.