June 2024 in “Benha Journal of Applied Sciences” This study found that β1 integrin expression may serve as an indicator of androgenetic alopecia severity and could be involved in the disease's development.
January 2013 in “Chinese Journal of Dermatovenereology of Integrated Traditional and Western Medicine” This study found that YiFa compound medicated serum significantly promoted the proliferation of follicle stem cells and increased mRNA expression of K19 and β1 integrin in a mouse model, suggesting a potential mechanism for treating alopecia.
January 2013 in “Shiyong yixue zazhi” In this study with mouse follicle stem cells, astraglus polysaccharide increased markers of cell proliferation and gene expression, suggesting a potential mechanism for treating alopecia and promoting hair growth.
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October 2009 in “The American journal of pathology” This study found that matriptase, a membrane serine protease, is crucial for maintaining multiple types of epithelial tissues in mice, with its absence leading to severe organ dysfunction and increased permeability.
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July 2019 in “Nature Communications” This study found that Par3 plays a crucial role in maintaining epidermal homeostasis by regulating Rho/actomyosin contractility and ensuring mitotic accuracy, with potential implications for other self-renewing epithelia.
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January 2016 in “Development” This study introduced Scd3-Cre mice, which enabled sebocyte-specific manipulation, revealing that sebaceous lipid depletion impaired water repulsion, thermoregulation, and the ocular surface, resembling Meibomian gland dysfunction.
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May 2017 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” In this clinical study, the use of potentiated zinc pyrithione shampoo improved scalp health and hair surface characteristics, suggesting that unhealthy scalp conditions may negatively impact pre-emergent hair's cuticle surface.
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May 2024 in “PLoS ONE” This study found that storing horse hair follicles in RNAlater® at cool or room temperature for up to a week did not affect RNA integrity, suggesting it allows for flexible sample transport without immediate freezing.
This study examined molecular predictors of ritlecitinib efficacy in treating alopecia areata, highlighting the role of JAK3-dependent inflammation and follicular integrity as important factors in understanding disease mechanisms and potential therapeutic effectiveness.
July 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” TRIV-509 quickly improves skin barrier and cell health in atopic dermatitis.
March 2025 in “NILES Journal forGeriatric and Gerontology/NILES Journal for Geriatric and Gerontology” In this abstract, it is highlighted that inadequate nutrition and hormonal imbalances can contribute to hair loss, and individuals experiencing hair loss should be evaluated for nutritional deficiencies, which should be addressed if identified.
November 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Scalp hair follicle cells help protect and heal skin in certain skin conditions.
October 2023 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” In this study, RNA integrity in horse hair follicles stored at various conditions in RNAlater® was maintained, showing that storing them at cool or room temperature for up to a week does not compromise RNA quality or concentration.
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August 2006 in “Molecular and Cellular Biology” This study found that Rac1 is crucial for maintaining the integrity of hair follicle structure but is not needed for skin epidermis maintenance in mice.
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April 2011 in “Folia Histochemica et Cytobiologica” In this study using rats, finasteride-induced DHT deficiency led to morphological changes in seminiferous tubules, linked with altered junctional protein expression, potentially impairing fertility.
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October 2018 in “Sains Malaysiana” This study found that testosterone administration reduced the expression of uterine receptivity molecules in ovariectomized rats, which may negatively affect early pregnancy establishment and female fertility.
January 2005 in “Di-san junyi daxue xuebao” This study found that treatment with aerosol bioelectricity accelerated wound healing in burned rats by enhancing the expression of EGF and β_1 integrin in skin basal and hair follicle cells.
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July 2008 in “Developmental Biology” This study found that the loss of Smad4 in keratinocytes reduces Dsg4 expression via disrupted BMP signaling, contributing to hair follicle degeneration and alopecia.
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April 2021 in “Frontiers in Immunology” This review discusses the role and mechanisms of unconventional lymphocytes in promoting tissue repair and maintaining mucosal barrier integrity in the skin, gut, and lungs, but reports no new findings.
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October 2019 in “Elsevier eBooks” This chapter defines skin integrity as a blend of intact structural elements and adaptable functional capacity, highlighting its importance in maintaining skin health across various conditions but reports no new research findings.
This theoretical research project proposes the Carnivore Follicular Integrity Framework, suggesting that animal-based diets may support hair follicle stability through various evolutionary and mechanistic pathways.
August 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This source provides supplementary materials for the Carnivore Follicular Integrity Framework, a theoretical model proposing that animal-based diets may support hair follicle stability through several biological mechanisms. The materials include definitions, nutrient tables, and mechanistic notes but do not report empirical results.
August 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This record provides supplementary materials for a theoretical model suggesting that animal-based diets may support hair follicle stability through various biological mechanisms, including regenerative peptides and anti-glycation protection.
May 2026 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” This study found that UV radiation exposure during a simulated Brazilian summer caused more significant mechanical damage to natural hair than bleaching, although both caused comparable structural alterations, with double bleaching leading to the most severe protein degradation.
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August 2018 in “Nature Communications” This study found that JunB, a transcription factor, is crucial for maintaining epidermal-pilosebaceous stem cell homeostasis by regulating progenitor cell behavior and preventing sebaceous gland dysfunction.
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July 2021 in “Life science alliance” This study observed that disrupting the Pnkp gene in adult mice resulted in a premature aging-like phenotype, suggesting PNKP's vital role in maintaining normal growth and survival of certain progenitor cell populations.
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April 2011 in “International journal of legal medicine” This study reports that the completeness of DNA degradation in hair during cornification varies among individuals and affects the success rates of forensic hair DNA analysis.
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April 2022 in “Frontiers in oncology” This review discusses the early phases of melanomagenesis and the factors influencing melanoma cell variability and reports no new clinical results.
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January 2011 Collagen XVIII is crucial for maintaining tissue structure and function in the brain, kidneys, and hair.
This study found that targeting peroxisomal dysfunction with catalytic nanozymes enhanced hair follicle regeneration and outperformed minoxidil in promoting hair growth and maintaining efficacy in immunodeficient mice.