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68 citations,
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Wound healing is complex and requires more research to enhance treatment methods.
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December 2015 in “Journal of Materials Chemistry B” Scientists have created a method to deliver specific cells that can regenerate hair follicles, potentially offering a new treatment for hair loss.
52 citations,
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 2007 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Fluocinolone acetonide slows down hair follicle stem cells but speeds up skin cell growth in mice.
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Deleting the MAD2L1 gene in mice led to rapid tumor growth despite chromosomal instability.
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Hair follicles can be used to quickly assess drug effects in cancer treatment.
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