July 1971 in “The journal of nutrition/The Journal of nutrition” This study found that rats fed a diet with different protein qualities and levels showed significant differences in hair cycle length, daily weight gain, and hair density.
February 2026 in “Animals” In this study, supplementing low-protein diets with 0.75% methionine maintained growth performance, improved fur quality, enhanced nutrient utilization, and supported intestinal microbiota balance in blue foxes, with significant results on several biochemical parameters and nutrient digestibility observed.
11 citations
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September 2012 in “Journal of animal physiology and animal nutrition” This study demonstrated that mink hair growth and pelt quality significantly depend on dietary protein levels and DL-methionine supplementation during the growing-furring period.
January 2024 in “Journal of camel practice and research/Journal of Camel Practice and Research” This study analyzed the KRTAP7 gene in four Indian camel breeds and found that the gene sequences were identical across breeds, with no observed SNPs in coding or non-coding regions.
24 citations
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June 2021 in “Agronomy” This study found that biostimulant application in lettuce cultivation led to significant yield and phytochemical enhancements, with effects varying between green and red cultivars depending on the treatment method used.
December 2023 in “Frontiers in microbiology” This study reported that mannan oligosaccharides improved the fur quality, immune response, antioxidant status, and gut microbiota of fur-growing raccoon dogs, suggesting they could potentially replace antibiotics in their diet.
22 citations
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January 2015 in “Dermatology Research and Practice” This study found that an oral marine protein supplement significantly increased hair growth and reduced hair shedding in women with temporary thinning hair over 90 days compared to a placebo.
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September 2004 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” In this study, researchers linked hair composition and mechanical properties to perceived hair quality, suggesting that hair quality may be genetically determined.
April 2026 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” In this study, supplementing adult Bichon Frises with 600 mg/kg Omega-3 PUFAs significantly improved their skin health, hair quality, feeding behavior, and metabolic health, compared to a control diet, over six weeks.
January 2015 in “Indian Journal of Medical Biochemistry” Men with early balding should be checked for metabolic syndrome, as there's a link between the two.
May 2024 in “Proteome science” This study found that the PLEE method increased hair protein extraction efficiency threefold and that bleaching hair reduced the coverage of keratin and associated proteins, leading to poorer hair quality, though it did not affect the overall protein identification.
January 2019 in “Data Archiving and Networked Services (DANS)” This review discusses various approaches to skin tissue engineering and the evaluation of skin substitutes, highlighting the need for more objective assessments and improved understanding of skin regeneration.
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January 2018 in “Royal Society Open Science” This study investigated the formation of Type III brush hair in Chinese Haimen goats and identified genetic factors that may involve heat stress in the process.
January 2024 in “Archives of Biological Sciences (Beograd)” This study found that AP collagen peptides can promote hair growth by supporting the health of hair follicle cells, as they stimulate cell proliferation, counteract apoptosis, and enhance antioxidant enzyme expression, suggesting potential as a treatment for hair loss.
11 citations
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August 2018 in “Asian-Australasian journal of animal sciences” This study found that a short daily photoperiod increased crude protein digestibility, secondary hair follicle activity, and cashmere quality in Inner Mongolia white cashmere goats without harming fiber characteristics.
March 2026 in “World Rabbit Science” This study found that overexpression and knockdown of DKK4 influence genes involved in hair follicle growth and development in Angora rabbits and identified specific SNPs in DKK4 associated with wool quality, notably showing that the TT/GG haplotype combination relates to higher fibre diameters.
9 citations
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November 1978 in “Diabetes Care” This study suggests that behavior modification, semistarvation ketogenic regimens, and surgical therapy could be experimental approaches for different degrees of obesity, with their efficacy varying by the degree of weight excess.
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February 2025 in “PLoS ONE” This study used TMT-based quantitative proteomics to analyze the development of secondary hair follicles in fetal sheep, revealing increased follicle density and key proteins involved, such as COL1A1 and THBS4, indicating their potential role in wool quality traits.
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December 2022 in “Journal of applied biological chemistry” This study found that TRP-hair essence significantly protected and improved the quality of human hair, particularly against heat stress, by enhancing cuticle health and maintaining hair color.
8 citations
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June 2023 in “Journal of clinical medicine” This study reviews the use of nanofat in facial rejuvenation and cosmetic surgery, highlighting its potential for improving skin appearance and treating conditions like wrinkles and acne scars, yet emphasizes the need for further research into its long-term efficacy and safety.
38 citations
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May 2000 in “Livestock production science” This study found that good quality protein supplements or rumen-protected methionine increased fiber yield in Angora goats and, to a lesser extent, in Cashmere goats.
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December 2023 in “Animals” In this study, researchers observed that the skin quality and hair follicle development of Rex rabbits improved when slaughtered in winter compared to summer, with findings suggesting seasonal regulation via multiple signaling pathways affecting fur characteristics.
June 2003 in “Obstetrical & Gynecological Survey” This study observed that the size of vaginal prolapse in patients was significantly related to both the preoperative vaginal length and the length of vaginal excision during the Michigan four-wall sacrospinous suspension procedure.
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October 2022 in “Research Square (Research Square)” This study found that melatonin treatment in Cashmere goat kids enhances the density of secondary hair follicles and improves Cashmere quality by regulating the MAPK pathway and reducing cell apoptosis.
January 2005 in “Jukuri (Natural Resources Institute Finland (Luke))” This study found that lower dietary protein with supplemented methionine allowed blue foxes to grow normally and produce high-quality pelts while reducing feed costs and environmental phosphorus and nitrogen loads.
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April 2006 in “BioTechniques” This essay reviews the potential of protein microarrays in proteomics and diagnostics, highlighting no new clinical results but emphasizing the need for advanced high-quality proteins and antibodies.
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January 2015 in “Genetics and molecular research” This study identified four proteins that differ between Type III and non-Type III hair in Yangtze River Delta white goats, contributing to understanding the development of high-quality brush hair.
November 2024 in “Applied Sciences” This study suggests that while some evidence indicates potential efficacy of placental products for hair growth and inhibiting hair loss, the current scientific evidence is scarce and of low quality.
October 2024 in “Frontiers in Veterinary Science” This study identified key proteins, FKBP10 and FBN2, that promote the growth cycle of secondary hair follicles in cashmere goats, with higher expression in the anagen phase, offering insights into mechanisms potentially enhancing cashmere yield and quality.
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September 2017 in “Genes” This study found that in Merino-Southdown cross sheep, the presence of the C variant of the KRTAP26-1 gene was associated with higher wool quality, including increased wool yield and staple length.