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Ovol2 is crucial for hair growth and skin healing by controlling cell movement and growth.
Finasteride and low-level laser therapy are similarly effective for frontal pattern hair loss.
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February 2022 in “Biophysical journal” The model shows that filament flexibility and amino acid differences affect how fast intermediate filament proteins assemble.
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June 2020 in “Colloids and surfaces. B, Biointerfaces” Heating hair proteins changes their structure and may improve their blood clotting ability.
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