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42 citations,
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Peptide hydrogels show promise for healing skin, bone, and nerves but need improvement in stability and compatibility.
13 citations,
April 2018 in “Scientific Reports” The genes KRT25 and SP6 affect curly hair in horses, with KRT25 also causing hair loss. If both genes are mutated, the horse gets curly hair and hair loss. KRT25 can hide the effect of SP6.
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5 citations,
December 2021 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Hedgehog signaling in certain cells is crucial for hair growth during wound healing.
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Skin stem cells in hair follicles are important for touch sensation.
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