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January 2005 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Hair color is determined by melanin produced and transferred in hair follicles.
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December 2009 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Dermal cells are key in controlling hair growth and could potentially be used in hair loss treatments, but more research is needed to improve hair regeneration methods.
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March 2010 in “Zebrafish” PROTO1 and PROTO2 protect against hearing damage.
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April 2014 in “The Plant cell” The CAP1 gene helps control ammonium levels and is necessary for the proper growth of root hairs in Arabidopsis.
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December 2015 in “Nature Genetics” Mutations in TBX3 cause horses to have more even hair color instead of Dun camouflage.
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March 2018 in “Biomaterials” Large-scale fibronectin nanofibers help heal wounds and repair tissue in a skin model of a mouse.
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August 2015 in “The Indonesian Biomedical Journal” Different types of stem cells help maintain and heal skin.
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November 1997 in “Journal of Forensic Sciences” Darker hair in guinea pigs holds more codeine than lighter hair.
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August 2013 in “The Journal of experimental medicine/The journal of experimental medicine” Loss of a specific protein in skin cells causes symptoms similar to psoriasis.
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February 2019 in “Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical and Clinical Research” Jarjeer has potential health benefits and may aid hair growth, but effects on humans are uncertain.
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April 2014 in “PLOS ONE” Gray hair may be caused by lower antioxidant activity in hair cells.
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January 2015 in “Development” Human Schwann cells can be quickly made from hair follicle stem cells for nerve repair.
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February 2021 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Aging slows wound healing due to weaker cells and immune response.
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May 1999 in “Annals of pharmacotherapy/The annals of pharmacotherapy” Some psychotropic medications can rarely cause hair loss, and stopping these drugs usually reverses the condition.
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August 2022 in “Molecular Therapy — Nucleic Acids” Gene therapy shows promise for healing chronic wounds but needs more research to overcome challenges.
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August 2016 in “The Plant cell” A specific enzyme is crucial for the bean plant's relationship with certain beneficial soil bacteria and fungi.
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April 2020 in “Journal of Clinical Investigation” Stress in hair follicle stem cells causes inflammation in a chronic skin condition through a specific immune response pathway.
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May 2018 in “Stem Cell Reports” Krt15+ cells in the mouse intestine resist radiation and can start tumors.
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November 2015 in “PloS one” Reducing Tyrosinase prevents mature color pigment cells from forming in mouse hair.
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October 2020 in “Frontiers in Plant Science” Combined arsenic and low oxygen stress alters root growth to help plants absorb nutrients.
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November 2020 in “Journal of Advanced Research” Conditioned medium from keratinocytes can improve hair growth potential in cultured dermal papilla cells.
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September 2021 in “EMBO reports” Osthole inhibits the TRPV3 channel by binding to specific sites, potentially aiding drug development for skin diseases and cancers.
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June 2022 in “Developmental cell” Overactivating Hedgehog signaling makes hair follicle cells in mice grow hair faster and create more follicles.
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March 2021 in “Materials Today Bio” Scaffold-based strategies show promise for regenerating hair follicles and teeth but need more research for clinical use.
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August 2021 in “Frontiers in medicine” Immune cells in Hidradenitis suppurativa become more inflammatory and may be important for treatment targets.
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June 2016 in “PloS one” Zebrafish need MYC and FGF to regenerate inner ear hair cells.
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January 2020 in “Pharmaceutical Biology” Salvia plebeia extract can stimulate hair growth.