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May 2015 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Researchers found a new area on chromosome 2 linked to a genetic hair loss condition.
15 citations,
May 2004 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” The document concludes that while "hair follicle cloning" shows promise for unlimited donor hair, it faces challenges with consistency and safety in humans.
6 citations,
May 2004 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” By 2004, Follicular Unit Transplantation (FUT) was the most effective method for surgical hair restoration, while the newer Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE) had more disadvantages and was less recommended.
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January 2013 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Changing Wnt signaling can lead to more or less hair growth and might help treat hair loss and skin conditions.
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June 2023 in “MedComm” Stem cells and their exosomes show promise for repairing tissues and healing wounds when delivered effectively, but more research is needed on their tracking and optimal use.
July 2023 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Biopolymers are increasingly used in cosmetics for their non-toxicity and skin benefits, with future biotech advancements likely to expand their applications.
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December 2006 in “Journal of Biological Chemistry” The study explored how altering the expression of spermidine/spermine N1-acetyltransferase (SSAT) affected fat metabolism in mice. Transgenic mice overexpressing SSAT showed increased metabolic activity through the polyamine pathway, resulting in a leaner phenotype with reduced white adipose acetyl- and malonyl-CoA pools and enhanced glucose and palmitate oxidation. In contrast, SSAT knockout mice had decreased metabolic flux, increased body fat, and lower oxidation rates, especially on a high-fat diet. These results indicated that SSAT expression influenced acetyl- and malonyl-CoA levels, affecting fatty acid biosynthesis and oxidation, and thus body fat accumulation. The study underscored the role of SSAT in polyamine metabolism and its impact on fat metabolism via acetyl-CoA modulation.
107 citations,
June 1997 in “PubMed” EGFR is essential for normal hair development and follicle differentiation.
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2 citations,
May 2021 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” Men with high genetic risk for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) have increased chances of obesity, type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and hair loss, showing PCOS risk factors can affect both genders.
25 citations,
August 2007 in “Molecular Therapy” Researchers found a safe and effective way to pick genetically modified skin cells with high growth potential using CD24.
4 citations,
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Higher free testosterone levels can increase bone density and decrease body fat but may raise the risk of prostate cancer, hair loss, and benign prostate enlargement.
1 citations,
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1 citations,
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