Genetic analysis of rabbits identified key genes for traits like coat color, body size, and fertility.
January 2024 in “International journal of molecular sciences” Hoxc13 gene affects wool length in Gansu alpine fine-wool sheep.
January 2024 in “Biomedical journal of scientific & technical research” CRISPR/Cas9 gene-editing may effectively treat hair loss but requires more research for safe use.
January 2024 in “Inflammation and regeneration” Th22 cells are essential for Tβ15-induced hair growth in mice.
November 2023 in “Scientific Reports” A gene mutation in Lama3 is linked to a common type of hair loss.
Nanocarriers with plant extracts show promise for safe and effective hair growth treatment.
October 2023 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” A synthetic octapeptide may help promote hair growth and counteract hair loss.
Researchers made a mouse model with curly hair and hair loss by editing a gene.
The research identified key molecules that help hair matrix and dermal papilla cells communicate and influence hair growth in cashmere goats.
June 2023 in “Frontiers in Medicine” Protein tyrosine kinases are key in male pattern baldness, affecting skin structure, hair growth, and immune responses.
October 2022 in “BMC genomics” RNA editing significantly affects hair growth and follicle cycling in the Tianzhu white yak.
December 2021 in “Journal of Applied Biological Chemistry” Toothpaste containing α-tocopherol acetate, l-menthol, and stevioside can promote hair growth in mice.
September 2017 in “Asian Journal of Beauty and Cosmetology” The Notch signaling pathway is important for hair follicle development and could help create treatments for hair disorders.
November 2023 in “Nature Communications” Cells lacking the Bax protein can outcompete others, leading to better tissue repair and hair growth.
January 2023 in “Applied sciences” Gefitinib and Sasam-Kyeongokgo together significantly reduce cancer growth and improve immune response in mice.
Protein profiling of forehead skin can help distinguish between frontal fibrosing alopecia and androgenetic alopecia.
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September 2014 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” FOXO1 is important for wound healing, but its dysfunction in diabetes can slow the healing process.
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June 2012 in “PloS one” Keratin 15 expression in skin cells is regulated by two mechanisms involving PKC/AP-1 and FOXM1.
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July 2015 in “PloS one” Foxp1 helps control hair stem cell growth and response to stress during hair growth cycles.
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March 2022 in “Journal of biological chemistry/The Journal of biological chemistry” Removing a specific gene in certain skin cells causes hair loss in mice by disrupting hair follicle development.
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October 2021 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Removing HIF-P4H-2 from certain skin cells in mice causes hair loss on the body but not the head.
May 2021 in “Experimental Cell Research” FOXC1 boosts SFRP1 in hair loss, suggesting new treatments.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” NDRG1 protein helps infantile hemangioma, a common infant tumor, to grow, and its mismanagement by FOXO1 protein plays a big role in causing the tumor.
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July 2015 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Eating less sugar, milk, and saturated fats and more vegetables and fish may help treat and prevent acne.
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December 2010 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” The document concludes that certain genetic mutations and dietary factors are involved in acne development, and treatments like isotretinoin and diet changes can help manage it.
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January 2016 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Eating a high-glycemic diet may worsen acne by increasing certain protein levels and expressions in the skin.
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September 2013 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Keratin 15 is not a reliable sole marker for identifying epidermal stem cells because it's found in various cell types.
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February 2016 in “Science” The document concludes that both internal stem cell factors and external influences like the environment and hormones affect hair loss and aging, with potential treatments focusing on these areas.
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March 2021 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Hairless mammals have genetic changes in both their protein-coding and regulatory sequences related to hair.
September 2023 in “Cureus” Topical finasteride might be a good alternative for hair loss treatment with fewer side effects, but more research is needed.