April 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Dermal Wnt/β-catenin signaling is important for the proper size and development of hair follicles.
April 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The protein CTCF is essential for skin development, maintaining hair follicles, and preventing inflammation.
September 2016 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” A specific mutation known for causing cancer is also found to cause a skin condition in a young girl.
September 2016 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Golden oyster mushroom extract may protect skin cells from aging by its antioxidant properties.
September 2016 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” A gene mutation worsens skin irritation in mice due to a lack of certain fats.
November 2013 in “Elsevier eBooks” Skin and hair renewal is maintained by both fast and slow cycling stem cells, with hair regrowth primarily driven by specific stem cells in the hair follicle bulge. These cells can also help heal wounds and potentially treat hair loss.
September 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” BMPs are crucial for hair growth and their decrease by androgens leads to hair loss.
January 2017 in “Springer eBooks” Scientists made working hair follicles using stem cells, helping future hair loss treatments.
January 2009 in “Egyptian Journal of Medical Human Genetics” The study suggests that a specific gene variation and higher gene activity are linked to increased baldness in Egyptian men.
January 2022 in “Figshare” Melatonin affects when and how certain genes work during the different stages of goat hair growth.
January 2022 in “Figshare” Melatonin affects specific gene patterns and biological processes in goat hair growth.
January 2022 in “Figshare” Melatonin affects different genes and pathways important for goat hair growth.
56 citations,
March 2015 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Healthy mitochondria in skin cells are essential for proper hair growth and skin cell interaction in mice.
17 citations,
May 2018 in “PeerJ” VB-1, a natural compound, may promote hair growth by enhancing a key cell growth pathway.
4 citations,
September 2020 in “PeerJ” Platelet factor 4 slows down hair growth and could make hair loss treatments more effective if removed.
29 citations,
January 2021 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Fat under the skin releases HGF which helps hair grow and gain color.
11 citations,
May 2022 in “Chinese medicine” Alpinetin helps grow hair by turning on hair stem cells and is safe for use.
10 citations,
August 2021 in “EMBO Reports” The Bcl-2 protein is important for keeping hair follicle stem cells working and preventing hair loss.
10 citations,
August 2021 in “Frontiers in cell and developmental biology” Scientists made structures that look like human hair follicles using stem cells, which could help grow hair without using actual human tissue.
3 citations,
March 2023 in “Biology” Genes affecting wool fiber thickness in Angora rabbits were identified, which could help breed finer wool.
July 2024 in “Acta Histochemica” Exosomes from human stem cells can help regrow hair in mice.
July 2024 in “Journal of Nanobiotechnology” Mouse cell exosomes help hair regrowth and wound healing by activating a specific signaling pathway.
March 2024 in “Dermatologic therapy” Fire Needle Therapy may help bring back skin color in vitiligo by affecting cell growth signals.
Finasteride may help reduce COVID-19 infection by altering a key gene.
July 2022 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Blocking DPP4 can help activate hair growth and improve hair regeneration.
The natural compound VB-1, found in a Chinese herb, can promote hair growth by boosting cell activity in human skin cells.
A natural compound called VB-1 can help promote hair growth by boosting a specific cell signal in human skin cells.
VB-1, a natural compound, may promote hair growth by enhancing important cell signaling and increasing key gene expression.
25 citations,
March 2022 in “International journal of biological macromolecules” miR-181a-5p helps hair growth by activating a specific signaling pathway.
16 citations,
September 2020 in “Animals” circRNA-1926 helps goat stem cells turn into hair follicles by affecting miR-148a/b-3p and CDK19.