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January 2017 in “Journal of Nanomedicine & Nanotechnology” Nanoemulgel could be a promising new treatment for hair loss.
4 citations,
June 2021 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” Bone marrow stem cells and their medium help hair regrowth.
61 citations,
October 1996 in “Development” Hair growth can be stimulated by combining certain skin cells, which can rejuvenate old cells and cause them to specialize in hair follicle creation.
30 citations,
April 2017 in “Journal of structural biology” Human hair keratin fibers have a detailed nano-scale structure that changes with different conditions.
38 citations,
May 2000 in “Livestock production science” Giving high-quality protein or methionine supplements helps improve hair growth in Angora goats and, to a lesser extent, in Cashmere goats.
February 2023 in “Laboratory Animal Research” Cudrania tricuspidata and Sargassum fusiforme extracts improved hair growth in mice by affecting growth-related genes.
29 citations,
August 2005 in “Biopolymers” L-cysteine slows down the breaking of bonds in hair due to electrostatic interactions.
23 citations,
January 2018 in “BMC genomics” Vimentin is involved in regulating the hair growth cycle in Inner Mongolian Cashmere goats.
10 citations,
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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November 2021 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Resveratrol may help hair grow, but more research is needed.
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March 2021 in “Journal of animal science/Journal of animal science ... and ASAS reference compendium” Blocking prolactin increases the activity of secondary hair follicles in cashmere goats.
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June 2005 in “Small ruminant research” Melatonin treatment may increase cashmere production in Spanish goats.
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January 2015 in “Sen'i Gakkaishi” Hair and wool strength is affected by the number and type of bonds in their protein structures, with hair having more protein aggregates than wool.
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January 2009 in “Sen'i Gakkaishi” Using both TGA and DTDG in hair straightening reduces hair damage compared to using TGA alone.
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March 2001 in “Journal of biomechanics” Growing hairs are easier to pull out than resting hairs due to different anchorage strengths.
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January 2018 in “BMC dermatology” A new mutation in the PLEC gene causes a rare condition with skin blistering, muscle weakness, and hair loss.
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January 2009 in “International review of cell and molecular biology” Hair's strength and flexibility come from its protein structure and molecular interactions.
17 citations,
June 2001 in “Journal of the National Cancer Institute” A specific hair diffraction pattern may indicate breast cancer if tested with the correct method.
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June 2008 in “Springer eBooks” Understanding hair follicle structure is key for treating hair disorders and could help develop new treatments.
1 citations,
July 2019 in “Microscopy Today” Microfluorometry effectively measures how much polymer coats and penetrates hair, useful for evaluating hair products.
13 citations,
January 2011 in “Journal of natural pharmaceuticals” Unripe banana extract may promote hair growth similar to minoxidil.
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