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April 2014 in “Oncotarget” Minoxidil can reduce functions related to androgen receptors.
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July 2007 in “European Journal of Cell Biology” Hair follicle stem cells are key for hair and skin regeneration, can be reprogrammed, and have potential therapeutic uses, but also carry a risk of cancer.
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December 2000 in “The journal of cell biology/The Journal of cell biology” Scientists successfully created mouse hair proteins in the lab, which are stable and similar to natural hair.
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April 2006 in “Clinical Interventions in Aging” Minoxidil and Finasteride are effective for male baldness; more research is needed for hair aging treatments.
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July 2016 in “New phytologist” The protein RSL4 is crucial for making root hairs longer by controlling genes related to cell growth.
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February 2013 in “BMC evolutionary biology” Cetaceans lost hair due to changes in the Hr and FGF5 genes.
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October 2012 in “Familial cancer” New therapies for Birt–Hogg–Dubé syndrome are being developed based on understanding the FLCN gene's role.
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July 2022 in “Orphanet journal of rare diseases” New treatments for ichthyosis, like protein replacement and gene therapy, show promise and may become standard care.
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November 2021 in “International journal of molecular sciences” Sheep and goat hair fibers are complex due to keratin-associated proteins, which are important for fiber properties and growth.
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July 2021 in “IntechOpen eBooks” Environmental factors can cause mutations in skin proteins, leading to skin disorders.
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April 2016 in “CRC Press eBooks” Skin aging reflects overall body aging and can indicate internal health conditions.
Cold-pressed rapeseed oil is most resistant to oxidation and certain oils may reduce chronic disease risk; consumers like the taste of pumpkin oil best.
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August 2018 in “Plant physiology” Hydrogen sulfide disrupts protein function and root hair growth in plants by modifying proteins.
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June 2022 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Wnt/β-catenin signaling is important for keeping skin cell attachment structures stable.
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October 2018 in “Microbiome” Acne is linked to complex skin microbe interactions, and new findings suggest microbiome-based treatments could be effective.
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May 2015 in “Journal of controlled release” IMSG nanoparticles improve vaccine delivery and immune response through hair follicles.
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January 2022 in “Biomaterials Science” RNA delivery is best for in-body use, while RNP delivery is good for outside-body use. Both methods are expected to greatly impact future treatments.
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December 2020 in “PloS one” Researchers found WNT10A to be a key gene in developing goat hair follicles.
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November 2022 in “Skin research and technology” 5% topical minoxidil improves hair density and quality in monilethrix patients.
Eriocitrin and silymarin might be effective for hair loss treatment and need more research.
Nanocarriers with plant extracts show promise for safe and effective hair growth treatment.
October 2023 in “IntechOpen eBooks” Genes and epigenetic changes are important in the development of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome.
September 2023 in “Animals” Hair follicle development in cashmere goats involves dynamic changes in proteins and metabolites, with key roles for oxytocin, MAPK, and Ca2+ pathways.
February 2023 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Merkel cells stabilize nerve endings in the skin, and they change independently of each other.
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November 2009 in “American journal of human genetics” Common variants in the Trichohyalin gene are linked to straight hair in Europeans.