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May 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Mice can regrow hair on wounds due to specific cell interactions and mechanical forces not seen in rats.
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May 2007 in “Nature” Adult mice can grow new hair from skin wounds.
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January 2021 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Hair follicle studies suggest that maintaining telomere length could help treat hair loss and graying, but it's uncertain if mouse results apply to humans.
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March 2024 in “Signal transduction and targeted therapy” NF-κB signaling is crucial in many diseases and can be targeted for new treatments.
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July 2018 in “Stem cells” Runx1 controls fat-related genes important for normal and cancer cell growth, affecting skin and hair cell behavior.
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February 2011 in “Expert Opinion on Drug Discovery” We need better treatments for hair loss, and while test-tube methods are helpful, they can't fully replace animal tests for evaluating new hair growth treatments.
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January 2024 in “ACS Biomaterials Science & Engineering” A new method using a microfluidic device can prepare hair follicle germs efficiently for potential use in hair loss treatments.
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January 2013 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Hair diversity is influenced by complex genetics and environmental factors, requiring more research for practical solutions.
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March 2024 in “Nanomaterials” Biomimetic scaffolds are better than traditional methods for growing cells and could help regenerate various tissues.
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October 2017 in “The FASEB Journal” Male hormones cause different growth in identical human hair follicles due to their unique epigenetic characteristics.
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January 2013 in “The Lancet Oncology” Chemotherapy causes hair loss by damaging hair follicles and stem cells, with more research needed for prevention and treatment.
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July 2023 in “Stem Cells Translational Medicine” Mesenchymal Stem/Stromal Cells (MSCs) help in wound healing and tissue regeneration, but can also contribute to tumor growth. They show promise in treating chronic wounds and certain burns, but their full healing mechanisms and potential challenges need further exploration.
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April 2012 in “The New England Journal of Medicine” Alopecia Areata is an autoimmune condition causing hair loss with no cure and treatments that often don't work well.
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April 2011 in “Journal of Biological Chemistry” LEF1 interacts with Vitamin D Receptor, affecting hair follicle regeneration and this could be linked to hair loss conditions.
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