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January 2024 in “Animals” Circular RNA ERCC6 helps activate stem cells important for cashmere goat hair growth by interacting with specific molecules in an m6A modification-dependent way.
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January 2022 in “Stem cell biology and regenerative medicine” Extracellular vesicles, including exosomes from certain cells, can stimulate hair growth.
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September 2020 in “International Journal of Nanomedicine” Both human and animal-derived small extracellular vesicles speed up skin healing equally well.
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May 2015 in “PLOS Genetics” miR-22, a type of microRNA, controls hair growth and its overproduction can cause hair loss, while its absence can speed up hair growth.
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November 2015 in “Indian Journal of Clinical Biochemistry” The conference presented findings on how vitamin D levels, genetic factors, and lifestyle choices like smoking and yoga affect various health conditions and diseases.
July 2018 in “Benha Journal of Applied Sciences” Higher levels of miR-203 may contribute to hair loss in alopecia areata.
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July 2013 in “Pharmacological Reviews” Regenerative pharmacology, which combines drugs with regenerative medicine, shows promise for repairing damaged body parts and needs more interdisciplinary research.
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7 citations,
July 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Gene differences found in hair follicles linked to male baldness.
March 2023 in “Advances in Cosmetic Surgery” Exosomes, tiny cell-released particles, may help hair growth, but their exact role is unclear, they're not FDA-approved, and their unregulated use can cause side effects.
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August 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” DHT reduces a cell's ability to promote hair growth, while 3D culture without DHT improves it.
August 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Researchers found a new genetic mutation linked to a hair condition in a Japanese boy.
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August 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Zinc deficiency disrupts hair growth and cycle, but zinc supplements can fix this.
August 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The research found that certain microRNAs are important for human hair growth and health.
July 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The research found that male pattern hair loss is mostly genetic and involves hair thinning due to hormonal effects and changes in gene expression.
87 citations,
April 2018 in “Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications” Exosomes from dermal papilla cells can help grow hair and might treat hair loss.
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