March 1994 in “Proceedings of the British Society of Animal Production” This study investigated hair fibre growth in Angora and Cashmere goats, finding differences in growth rates and seasonal dependencies, and examined the effects of prolactin and melatonin on protein deposition in hair follicles.
This study used molecular dynamics simulations to illustrate the complex molecular behavior of the hair surface F-layer, highlighting how fatty acids interact with 18-MEA under different conditions.
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October 2012 in “Journal of Morphology” This study identified the distribution of keratin-associated proteins during cornification in the epidermis of reptiles, revealing unique structural characteristics in sauropsid keratin proteins compared to other vertebrates.
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April 2023 in “Langmuir” This study used molecular dynamics simulations to model the outer surface of human hair, illustrating complex behavior and potential adsorption interactions with fatty acids, which may inform cosmetic formulation development.
This study describes a computational method using side-effect data from social media to identify new drug indications, suggesting it could be effective for drug repositioning.
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May 2020 in “Advanced Functional Materials” This study demonstrated that a newly developed polypeptide-protein hydrogel with vascularization and antibacterial properties promoted tissue regeneration and hair follicle formation in infected wound healing.
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December 2002 in “European Journal of Biochemistry” This study found that the MsPG3-GFP fusion protein accumulates at the growing root hair tips in Medicago plants, suggesting its role in tip growth during symbiosis.
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August 2016 in “PubMed” This study analyzed how oxidative hair dye leaches from pigmented and nonpigmented hair during wash cycles, finding that melanin influences the dye deposition and leaching processes.
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July 1998 in “PubMed” This study found that fentanyl accumulates differently in mouse hair after systemic administration compared to external loading, suggesting ionizable functionalities of hair influence drug retention from organic solutions.
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October 2021 in “PLoS ONE” In this study, topical piperonylic acid was found to improve wound healing in mice by activating EGFR and modulating gene expression related to the healing process.
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September 1985 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This study found that trichothiodystrophic hair shows reduced and disoriented protein deposition in follicles, with both the cuticle and cortex affected, providing localized structural insights into keratin abnormalities.
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May 2016 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This study showed that knocking out the Ppp2ca gene in the epidermis of mice led to significant hair loss and disrupted hair follicle morphogenesis and regeneration.
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October 1989 in “Australian Journal of Agricultural Research” This study found that infused mouse epidermal growth factor induced wool follicle involution through a quasi-physiological process similar to catagen and a separate pathological action, resulting in fleece 'break' or shedding.
September 2024 in “Wound Repair and Regeneration” This study explored the molecular factors behind delayed wound healing in obesity, highlighting that systemic changes like inflammation and collagen deposition alterations contribute to sustained skin inflammation and reduced mechanical resistance.
This study found that modern styling cosmetics can significantly alter hair structure through changes in interfacial chemistry and cohesion, particularly when applied to already damaged hair.
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April 2019 in “Clinical Therapeutics” This study identified 19 genes targeted by 29 potential drugs for topical treatment of chemotherapy-induced alopecia, suggesting avenues for drug repositioning in pharmaceutical research.
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June 2019 in “F1000Research” This review discusses the mechanisms of wound healing and excessive scarring, highlighting the importance of understanding these processes for developing new therapies to prevent fibrotic scarring in large skin wounds.
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June 2019 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This review discusses the potential role of extracellular vesicles in modulating hair follicle dynamics and reports no new clinical results; future investigations may inform treatment strategies for skin disorders.
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June 1998 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This article discusses inflammatory perifollicular fibrosis and alopecia but provides no new research findings.
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June 2016 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” This report describes two rare cases of desmoplastic melanoma presenting as alopecia neoplastica, highlighting a potential diagnostic pitfall for clinicians examining patients with scar-like alopecia.
May 2024 in “Journal of colloid and interface science” This study developed a bilayer bionic skin scaffold that mimics the skin's structure to resist microbial invasion and enhance wound healing, with in vivo animal studies showing improved collagen deposition, neovascularization, and hair follicle formation.
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January 1980 in “Science of the total environment” This paper reviews chemical analysis methods for trace elements in human hair and supports a no-wash policy due to challenges in distinguishing between endogenous and exogenous element sources.
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January 2022 in “Frontiers in Immunology” This study found that IL-25-mediated-IL-17RB signaling improved diabetic wound healing by enhancing angiogenesis, collagen deposition, and endothelial cell function, suggesting a potential therapeutic strategy for poorly healing diabetic wounds.
14 citations
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December 2020 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study observed that aging leads to significant structural and biological changes in the scalp's hair follicle environment in women, which may affect hair growth.
This study introduced fibronectin nanogel microneedles (FNG MNs) that demonstrated improved tissue penetration and transdermal delivery, restoring skin homeostasis in a photoaged mouse model and enhancing collagen deposition and angiogenesis in a diabetic wound rat model.
This study found that an injectable hydrogel, SF-g-SDA, outperformed commercial Tegaderm™ in healing wounds, promoting collagen deposition, and enhancing neovascularization in animal models.
April 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that DPP4 is significantly involved in matrix deposition and fibrosis in human skin fibroblasts, although the exact functions of DPP4 remain unclear.
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October 2022 in “Veterinary pathology” This study found cutaneous keratinic amyloid deposition in dogs and identified cytokeratin 5 as an amyloid precursor protein, revealing new insights into the etiology of cutaneous amyloidosis.
April 2026 in “Colloids and Surfaces B Biointerfaces” In this study, a nanofiber system made from α-lactalbumin and soy protein isolate via a waterborne electrospinning process significantly improved wound healing in a rat model of third-degree burns, enhancing outcomes such as re-epithelialization, collagen deposition, and angiogenesis compared to controls.
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January 2023 in “International Journal of Biological Sciences” This study suggests that CTHRC1, a protein expressed in cardiac fibroblasts, may improve wound repair and prevent cardiac rupture after myocardial infarction by activating a specific signaling pathway.