11 citations,
October 2019 in “Cancers” Spironolactone may make some cancer treatments more effective by blocking a protein that helps cancer cells survive.
10 citations,
November 2021 in “International journal of molecular sciences” Sheep and goat hair fibers are complex due to keratin-associated proteins, which are important for fiber properties and growth.
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August 2021 in “EMBO Reports” The Bcl-2 protein is important for keeping hair follicle stem cells working and preventing hair loss.
9 citations,
January 2017 in “Annals of Dermatology” The study found genetic differences related to hair development that may explain hair loss in a patient with Trichorhinophalangeal syndrome type I.
6 citations,
December 2022 in “Cell reports” Eating a high-fat fish oil diet caused mice to lose hair due to a specific immune cell activity in the skin linked to a protein called E-FABP.
6 citations,
January 2015 in “Biochemical Society Transactions” The Ysc84/SH3yl1 protein family is important for cell movement and the process of taking in materials by interacting with actin and cell membranes.
5 citations,
September 2013 in “BMB Reports” BMPR1a-ECD reduces wrinkles much more effectively than retinoic acid.
4 citations,
October 2022 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Thy-1 protein helps improve blood flow and wound healing in the skin.
4 citations,
January 2020 in “Genes” The KRTAP21-2 gene affects wool length and quality in sheep.
2 citations,
March 2023 in “BMC ecology and evolution” Some hair protein genes evolved early and were adapted for use in hair follicles.
2 citations,
February 2023 in “BMC women's health” Birth control pills change the activity of certain inflammation and blood clotting genes in women with PCOS.
2 citations,
May 2022 in “Horticulturae” A plant protein biostimulant improved growth, photosynthesis, and nutrient content in hydroponically grown basil.
March 2024 in “Skin research and technology” High CRP levels could indicate vitamin D deficiency in people with alopecia areata.
February 2024 in “Heliyon” People with androgenetic alopecia have different lipid levels in their blood, which vary between men and women, and may be linked to a higher risk of metabolic syndrome.
January 2024 in “Frontiers in plant science” The zinc finger protein 3 in Arabidopsis thaliana reduces plant growth and root hair development.
December 2023 in “Chiwi'saeng'gwa haghoeji” Hair keratin protein might help heal mouth wounds faster.
January 2023 in “Advances in reproductive sciences” Higher levels of the protein Pannexin-1 may play a role in hair loss in women with PCOS.
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January 2019 in “Journal of the Egyptian Women's Dermatologic Society (Print)” People with androgenetic alopecia have a higher risk of heart disease.
221 citations,
July 2012 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America” BMAL1 controls skin cell growth and UV damage risk, peaking at night.
53 citations,
July 2011 in “Biomaterials” Human liver cells stick to hair protein materials mainly through the liver's asialoglycoprotein receptor.
47 citations,
April 2012 in “The Plant Journal” Phosphorylation of certain parts of the PIN3 protein is crucial for its role in plant root growth and response to gravity.
46 citations,
January 2020 in “Theranostics” Injecting a special gel with human protein particles can help hair grow.
41 citations,
May 2018 in “Nutrition and healthy aging” Skin aging is largely due to differences in stiffness and elasticity between skin layers, leading to wrinkles.
34 citations,
July 2009 in “Journal of Cell Science” ΔNp63α helps control a protein that stops cancer cells from spreading.
29 citations,
September 2017 in “Genes” Selecting specific KRTAP26-1 gene variants can improve wool quality in sheep.
19 citations,
January 2009 in “International review of cell and molecular biology” Hair's strength and flexibility come from its protein structure and molecular interactions.
13 citations,
January 2021 in “Scientific Reports” Pannexin 3 helps skin and hair growth by controlling a protein called Epiprofin.
11 citations,
May 2021 in “Journal of Medical Virology” Men are more likely to have severe respiratory viral infections like COVID-19 due to hormonal and genetic differences, while women generally have stronger immune responses.
8 citations,
September 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Mice with more Flightless I protein grew back their claws better after amputation.