October 2022 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This study found that collagen peptides from Mozambique tilapia significantly promoted hair regrowth and increased the proliferation of hair growth factors in vitro and in vivo, suggesting potential as supplements for hair loss prevention.
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May 2020 in “Forensic Science International Genetics” This study found that genetically variant peptides from human hair can reliably identify individuals despite differences in age and storage conditions, provided environmental and processing factors are controlled.
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January 2025 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” GLP-1 RA medications may be linked to hair loss.
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July 2016 in “Genetica” This study found that in Liaoning cashmere goats, the BMP4 gene shows increased transcription from the anagen stage to telogen, and higher gene methylation correlates with reduced expression in skin tissue.
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September 2006 in “PLANT PHYSIOLOGY” This study observed that extracellular ATP is present in Medicago truncatula and correlates with regions of active cell growth, suggesting its integral role in plant development.
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September 2019 in “Forensic Science International Genetics” This study found that hair shaft keratin proteins can be reliably identified from samples as small as 0.12 cm, suggesting their potential forensic utility with typical casework sample sizes.
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June 2012 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This study discusses the proteomic profile associated with hair damage but does not report new experimental findings.
January 2021 in “Research Square (Research Square)” This study identified distinct metabolic differences between PCOS patients and healthy controls, suggesting potential metabolic markers for PCOS prognosis and diagnosis.
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May 2022 in “Biomedicines” This review discusses using human follicular fluid in metabolomic analysis as a diagnostic tool and predictor of success in assisted reproductive technology for PCOS patients, reporting no new results.
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January 2012 in “Journal of Steroids & Hormonal Science” The document concludes that there are still unknowns about the effectiveness, risks, and detection of performance-enhancing drugs, and doping remains a challenge.
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July 2022 in “Pediatric dermatology” This case report highlights that a restrictive rice milk diet in a young child led to kwashiorkor with severe malnutrition, skin changes, and developmental regression, which improved with a protein-rich therapeutic diet.
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August 2022 in “Медицинский совет” This study reported that among patients aged 19 to 60 who experienced hair loss after COVID-19, a treatment involving a complex drug and peptide lotion led to hair improvement in 92% of cases, with good tolerability and no reported side effects.
August 2025 in “Endokrynologia Polska” A rare pancreatic tumor caused a woman's male-like features, treated successfully with surgery and medication.
January 2021 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” This study identified non-structural proteins in preschool children's scalp hair that suggest potential biomarkers for brain development, immune function, and stress response with heritability and age-related differences.
67 citations
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February 2020 in “Journal of Ginseng Research” This review evaluates and classifies the non-saponin components of Korean Red Ginseng, emphasizing their combined role with saponins in the plant's bioactivity, but reports no new clinical results.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that TGFbeta is a key pathway causing age-related loss of dermal fat's antimicrobial function, suggesting that targeting TGFBR might help restore skin defense against infections in older age.
Researchers developed a method to identify and measure different animal hair fibers in textiles, successfully distinguishing materials like cashmere from cheaper fibers.
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February 2024 in “Growth Hormone & IGF Research” In this study, DHT was found to inhibit hair growth in mice by decreasing IGF-I production in dermal papillae through reduced sensory neuron stimulation.
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September 2025 in “Physiologia” This study found that systemic ovalbumin–aluminum sensitization followed by cutaneous challenge in mice induced thermal hyperalgesia, increased spinal cord gliosis, and sprouting of nociceptive fibers, along with elevated mast cell and nerve profile densities in the skin compared to controls.
April 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Applying pseudoceramide improved skin and hair health.
19 citations
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August 2017 in “American journal of clinical dermatology” This analysis reports that hepatitis B surface protein antigen exposure is associated with an increased risk of alopecia areata.
43 citations
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September 2014 in “Molecular Plant” This study found that the signaling peptide CLE40 and receptor proteins CLV2 and CRN regulate root meristem differentiation through two distinct, antagonistic pathways activated by CLE40 in a dose-dependent manner.
July 2026 in “ACS Pharmacology & Translational Science” This source provides a review of patents on the use of fish collagen peptides in wound care, highlighting benefits like skin hydration, scar repair, and antiaging, while emphasizing the need for further clinical research to validate these applications.
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October 2018 in “PubMed” In a mouse model of infected burns, this study found that treatment with recombinant fusion peptide EK significantly decreased Pseudomonas aeruginosa colony count and improved wound healing rates compared to controls.
32 citations
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December 2015 in “PloS one” This study found that applying a topical inhibitor of TGF-β1 may enhance scar maturation and improve the appearance of hypertrophic scars in a nude mouse model after two weeks.
2 citations
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April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This case study in a renal transplant patient observed that eruptive KA-type SCCs exhibited aggressive behavior and genetic expression changes following intralesional chemotherapy, indicating potential caution against routine use of such treatments in similar cases.
October 2025 in “Frontiers in Veterinary Science” This study found that the finer fibers of Alpas cashmere, compared to ordinary cashmere, are associated with the down-regulation of specific keratins and keratin-associated proteins, suggesting a molecular target for breeding cashmere goats with improved fiber quality.
7 citations
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January 2020 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” This study found that the combination of epidermal growth factor and Jagged1 significantly stimulated hair growth in mice with androgen-suppressed conditions, suggesting potential therapeutic implications for androgenetic alopecia.
November 2025 in “Molecules” This review examines recent advancements in green and emerging microextraction techniques, such as SPME and DLLME, for more sustainable hormone detection in biological samples, emphasizing environmentally friendly solvents and bioanalytical applications.
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September 2007 in “Experimental Dermatology” This study found that the outer protein layer of Merino wool is rich in sulfur-containing proteins similar to those found in both sheep wool and human hair.