research Biology of Melanocytes in Mammals
Melanocytes are important for skin and hair color and protect the skin from UV damage.
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research Melanogenesis Is Coupled to Murine Anagen: Toward New Concepts for the Role of Melanocytes and the Regulation of Melanogenesis in Hair Growth
Hair color production in mice is closely linked to the hair growth phase and may also influence hair growth itself.
research An Overview on Congenital Alopecia in Domestic Animals
Congenital alopecia in domestic animals is rare and involves abnormal hair follicle development, needing better understanding and classification.
research Molecular Principles of Hair Follicle Induction and Morphogenesis
Hair follicle development is controlled by interactions between skin tissues and specific molecular signals.
research Ex Vivo Organ Culture of Human Hair Follicles: A Model Epithelial–Neuroectodermal–Mesenchymal Interaction System
Hair follicle culture helps study cell interactions and effects of substances on tissue growth.
research Enrichment and Characterization of Human Dermal Stem/Progenitor Cells by Intracellular Granularity
Scientists identified a unique type of human skin stem cell that could help with tissue repair.
research The Role of Melatonin in Neuroectodermal-Mesodermal Interactions: The Hair Follicle Synthesizes Melatonin and Expresses Functional Melatonin Receptors
Hair follicles produce and respond to melatonin, affecting hair growth and sensitivity to estrogen.
research Melatonin Promotes Hair Regeneration by Modulating the Wnt/β-Catenin Signaling Pathway
Melatonin helps hair grow by activating a specific signaling pathway.
research The Biology of Melanocytes
Melanocytes are cells that make skin and hair color and help protect skin from sun damage.
research Novel Association of Trichothiodystrophy With Autoimmune Thyroiditis and Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia: A Case Report
A child with trichothiodystrophy also had autoimmune thyroiditis and anemia, which is a new finding.
research In Vitro Effects of the Phytocomplex TrichoTech on Human Fibroblasts: Proliferative Potential and Effects on Gene Expression of FGF-7 and FGF-10
TrichoTech™ may help hair growth and skin repair by increasing fibroblast growth and activity.
research Epithelial Growth Control by Neurotrophins: Leads and Lessons from the Hair Follicle
Neurotrophins are important for hair growth and could help treat hair loss.
research Biology of the Hair Follicle: The Basics
The document concludes that understanding hair follicle biology can lead to better hair loss treatments.
research Adult Stem Cells as an Alternative Source of Multipotential Cells in Regenerative Medicine
Adult stem cells can become many different cell types, offering wide possibilities for repairing damaged tissues.
research Hair Aging And Anti-Aging
Hair ages due to various factors and treatments like minoxidil and finasteride can help, but more research and better public awareness are needed.
research Keratinocyte Stem Cells: Role in Aging
Aging reduces skin stem cell function, leading to changes like hair loss and slower wound healing.
research Hair Growth Modulation by Adrenergic Drugs
Certain drugs can cause early hair growth in mice by affecting the nerves.
research Proliferative and Non-Proliferative Lesions of the Rat and Mouse Integument
The project created a standardized system for classifying skin lesions in lab rats and mice.
research Scratching the Surface of Skin Development
The document concludes that skin stem cells are important for hair growth and wound healing, and could be used in regenerative medicine.
research Expression of the SCUBE3 Epidermal Growth Factor-Related Gene During Early Embryonic Development in the Mouse
Scube3 gene affects mouse embryo growth in multiple areas, but needs more research.
research Hydra And The Hair Follicle – An Unconventional Comparative Biology Approach To Exploring The Human Holobiont
Hydra can help understand human hair follicle microbiomes and develop new skin disease therapies.
research Molecular–Clinical Correlations in a Family with Variable Tissue Mitochondrial DNA T8993G Mutant Load
Tissue-specific variation in mutant load complicates genetic counseling and prenatal diagnosis.
research Cell Death in the Skin: Mechanisms and Implications
Understanding how cells die in the skin is important for treating skin diseases and preventing hair loss.
research Oxidative Stress in Aging of Hair
Oxidative stress contributes to hair graying and loss as we age.
research Encephalocraniocutaneous Lipomatosis: Congenital Alopecia Treatment in a Rare Neurocutaneous Syndrome
A girl with a rare syndrome had successful hair loss treatment with no relapse after 4 years.
research Low-Level Laser Therapy for Treatment of Hair Loss
Low-Level Laser Therapy is effective and safe for hair growth with minimal side effects.
research Melanogenesis Is Coupled to Murine Anagen: New Concepts for the Role of Melanocytes and Regulation of Melanogenesis in Hair Growth
Hair color production is closely linked to the active growth phase of hair in mice and may also influence hair growth itself.
research An Update of Hair Shaft Disorders
Advances in genetics may lead to targeted treatments for hair disorders.
research Molecular Mechanisms Affecting Development of Animal Fibers and Some Studies on Goats
The article concludes that understanding the molecular processes in hair follicle development can improve the quality of fibers like Angora and cashmere.
research The Lysosomal Protease Cathepsin L Is an Important Regulator of Keratinocyte and Melanocyte Differentiation During Hair Follicle Morphogenesis and Cycling
Cathepsin L is essential for normal hair growth and development.