184 citations,
December 2014 in “Developmental Cell” Hair follicle dermal stem cells are key for regenerating parts of the hair follicle and determining hair type.
6 citations,
February 2019 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Mexican women's hair is between Asian and Caucasian hair in thickness and shape, with varied strength and some damage.
314 citations,
April 2010 in “Developmental Cell” β-catenin in the dermal papilla is crucial for normal hair growth and repair.
89 citations,
September 2010 in “Annual Review of Genomics and Human Genetics” The document concludes that understanding the genes and pathways involved in hair growth is crucial for developing treatments for hair diseases.
138 citations,
June 2012 in “Genes & Development” Sonic hedgehog signaling is crucial for hair growth and maintaining hair follicle identity.
72 citations,
November 2017 in “Journal of developmental biology” The Hedgehog signaling pathway is important for skin and hair growth and can lead to cancer if it doesn't work right.
10 citations,
January 2014 in “Endocrinology & metabolic syndrome” PCOS is a long-term condition that needs more research for better understanding and treatment.
34 citations,
June 2005 in “Developmental dynamics” Runx3 helps determine hair shape.
116 citations,
May 2013 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America” Hair grows faster in the morning and is more vulnerable to damage from radiation due to the internal clock in hair follicle cells.
April 2024 in “Communications biology” Enzymes involved in Vitamin A metabolism affect hair growth and type in mice.
52 citations,
January 2013 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” The document concludes that mouse models are crucial for studying hair biology and that all mutant mice may have hair growth abnormalities that require detailed analysis to identify.
300 citations,
October 2012 in “Seminars in Cell & Developmental Biology” The conclusion is that certain cell interactions and signals are crucial for hair growth and regeneration.
23 citations,
February 2018 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” NF-κB is crucial for different stages and types of hair growth in mice.
11 citations,
February 2012 in “Journal of cell science” Rac1 is essential for proper hair structure and color.
6 citations,
January 2016 in “Annals of Dermatology” Human hair contains more glycosaminoglycans in children than adults, and these compounds decrease with age, possibly affecting hair thickness.
9 citations,
July 2022 in “Cell reports” Sox2 controls hair color by affecting pigment production in hair follicles.
31 citations,
November 2012 in “Journal of biological chemistry/The Journal of biological chemistry” The right amount of retinoic acid is essential for normal hair growth and development.
October 2023 in “Cell & bioscience” A special gene region controls the re-emergence of a primitive wool type in Merino sheep, improving their wool yield and adaptability.
21 citations,
December 2007 in “Primary Care” Early diagnosis and treatment of PCOS is crucial to reduce emotional distress and health risks.
53 citations,
May 2014 in “Experimental Dermatology” Wnt10b makes hair follicles bigger, but DKK1 can reverse this effect.
5 citations,
August 2018 in “Experimental Dermatology” The "Punch Assay" can regenerate hair follicles efficiently in mice and has potential for human hair regeneration.
8 citations,
December 2020 in “Scientific reports” Selective breeding caused the unique curly hair in Mangalitza pigs.
21 citations,
November 2014 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Hair thickness matters more than density for baldness in Japanese men over 25.
8 citations,
January 2017 in “Methods in molecular biology” Stem cells rearrangement regenerates functional hair follicles, potentially treating hair loss.
7 citations,
November 2014 in “Histochemistry and Cell Biology” The we/we wal/wal mice have defects in hair growth and skin layer formation, causing hair loss, useful for understanding alopecia.
3 citations,
April 2015 in “American journal of biomedical sciences” Androgens play a key role in hair growth and disorders like baldness and excessive hairiness.
September 2023 in “International journal of Unani and integrative medicine” Hair loss patterns are linked to temperament and can help diagnose it.
162 citations,
August 2002 in “Survey of Ophthalmology” Latanoprost can make eyelashes longer, thicker, and darker.
39 citations,
April 2008 in “Journal of Endocrinology” SCF and c-Kit decrease in AGA hair follicles, possibly affecting hair pigmentation and growth.
37 citations,
April 2017 in “npj Regenerative Medicine” PDGF signaling is crucial for maintaining and renewing hair follicle stem cells, which could help treat hair loss.