April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The conclusion introduces a new way to classify skin cysts using their shape and genetic markers.
383 citations,
February 2011 in “Nature Reviews Genetics” DNA profiling in forensics has improved, but predicting physical traits and ancestry from DNA has limitations and requires ethical consideration.
131 citations,
July 2009 in “Experimental Dermatology” The document concludes that specific cells are essential for hair growth and more research is needed to understand how to maintain their hair-inducing properties.
12 citations,
September 2020 in “Stem cell research & therapy” Adult skin cell-based early-stage skin substitutes improve wound healing and hair growth in mice.
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May 2020 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” Microneedling with 5% minoxidil improves hair loss in Chinese men by activating Wnt/ß-catenin pathway.
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May 2012 in “PLOS ONE” ILK is essential for skin development, pigmentation, and healing.
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November 2013 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” Human alpha defensin 5 helps heal wounds, reduce bacteria, and grow hair on burned skin.
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July 2014 in “Gene” The S250C variant in a gene may cause autoimmunity and immunodeficiency by impairing protein function.
263 citations,
February 2020 in “International journal of molecular sciences” ADSCs help in wound healing and skin regeneration but need more research for full understanding.
51 citations,
October 2012 in “Biomacromolecules” Disulfide bonds make keratin in hair stronger and tougher.
27 citations,
May 2019 in “Cosmetics” The hair cuticle is made of tough proteins that protect the hair, but more research is needed to fully understand its structure.
July 2024 in “International Journal of Ayurvedic Medicine” Certain compounds from Kushtakudori ennai may help treat hair loss.
67 citations,
December 1990 in “The journal of cell biology/The Journal of cell biology” Researchers found genes for cysteine-rich proteins that form the protective layer of hair in humans and sheep.
51 citations,
May 2007 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Scientists discovered a unique hair protein, KAP24.1, with a special structure, found only in the upper part of hair cuticles.
9 citations,
January 1989 in “Sen'i Gakkaishi” Wool and hair fibers absorb moisture similarly due to their keratin structure, with the amount of non-crystalline areas affecting the moisture uptake.
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November 2015 in “International Journal of Radiation Biology” Gamma-ray exposure can cause long-lasting damage to hair follicles, affecting hair structure and color.
2 citations,
April 2023 in “Pharmaceuticals” Scopolin and scopoletin from Merremia peltata leaves may help treat hair loss and showed promising results in rabbit tests.
February 2024 in “Medicina” AFM can diagnose hair disorders by revealing detailed hair surface changes.
March 2020 in “Central European Journal of Biology” The study found that stem cells and neutrophils are important for regenerating hair follicle structures in mice.
62 citations,
January 2004 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” A second domain of high sulfur KAP genes on chromosome 21q23 is crucial for hair structure.
47 citations,
January 2012 in “Acta biomaterialia” Protein composition greatly affects the function of keratin biomaterials.
36 citations,
January 2016 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” The document concludes that understanding genetic mutations in the PI3K-AKT-mTOR pathway can lead to better diagnosis and treatment for certain genetic skin disorders.
20 citations,
January 2017 in “Genetica” The methylation of the HOXC8 gene's exon 1 affects cashmere fiber length in goats.
20 citations,
June 2012 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Bleaching hair damages protein structure, especially keratin, leading to weakened hair.
18 citations,
July 2016 in “Genetica” BMP4 gene is crucial for hair follicle development in Liaoning cashmere goats.
3 citations,
August 2023 in “Genes” The document concludes that various signaling pathways and genetic factors are crucial for chicken feather development, affecting poultry quality.
3 citations,
April 2018 in “Therapeutic Delivery” Hair follicle regeneration and delivery is complex due to many molecular and cellular factors.
1 citations,
July 2023 in “Journal of developmental biology” Bird foot scales develop differently and can repair but not fully regenerate due to the lack of specialized stem cell areas.
March 2024 in “Current materials science” Fisetin, found in fruits and vegetables, may help treat various health conditions like inflammation, diabetes, heart issues, cancer, and hair loss.
January 2024 in “International journal of molecular sciences” Hoxc13 gene affects wool length in Gansu alpine fine-wool sheep.