May 2023 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” In this study, human dermal fibroblast-conditioned medium was found to contain numerous proteins involved in wound repair and hair regeneration, with identified proteins forming interaction networks linked to key signaling pathways like epidermal growth factor receptor and transforming growth factor-β.
Researchers developed a method to identify and measure different animal hair fibers in textiles, successfully distinguishing materials like cashmere from cheaper fibers.
November 2025 in “Analytical Chemistry” This study developed an ultrahigh-power sonicator to improve protein extraction from hair shafts, followed by advanced proteomic analysis, identifying 239 differentially expressed proteins in fetal growth restriction cases compared to healthy controls, which were validated as potential biomarkers for perinatal diagnostics.
106 citations
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November 2014 in “Cell Stem Cell” This review discusses advanced techniques for investigating stem cell fate at the single-cell level, including lineage tracing, time-lapse imaging, and molecular profiling, but reports no new research results.
62 citations
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September 2014 in “PLoS ONE” This study identified distinct human and bacterial protein profiles in sebaceous follicular casts, with acne samples showing proteins linked to inflammation and normal samples showing proteins involved in stress protection.
54 citations
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January 2018 in “Scientific reports” This study used proteomics to identify various proteins in human hair, which may help develop novel biomarkers for hair health, disease, and aging.
34 citations
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August 2016 in “Scientific Reports” This study validated a protocol for inducing surface ectoderm differentiation from human induced pluripotent stem cells and highlighted the role of TGFβ signaling pathways in this process.
19 citations
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January 2018 in “Scientific Reports” This study provided the first proteome dataset for alopecia areata, revealing novel pathways in the disease mechanisms that may lead to new therapeutic targets.
13 citations
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January 2020 in “Scientific Reports” This study found distinct differences in protein expression and wound healing pathways between Acomys cahirinus and Mus musculus, highlighting potential targets for reducing fibrotic response in mammals.
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March 2019 in “Lasers in Surgery and Medicine” This study found that low-level laser therapy increased the expression of proteins in dermal papilla tissues, suggesting it promotes hair growth in male androgenetic alopecia patients.
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April 2013 in “Journal of Proteomics” This study identified proteins that are differentially expressed in balding versus non-balding dermal papilla cells, potentially aiding the understanding and treatment of androgenetic alopecia.
10 citations
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May 2020 in “Journal of proteome research” This study found that hair proteome profiling and genetically variant peptide identification in hairs remained effective after an explosive blast, indicating potential for forensic human identification despite damage.
10 citations
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January 2016 in “PLOS ONE” This study investigated protein expression changes during mouse hair follicle cycles and suggested their involvement in biological networks, potentially identifying targets for hair disease therapy.
9 citations
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October 2011 in “Journal of proteomics” This study found that taxol induces apoptosis in dermal papilla cells, affecting protein expression related to biological processes and potentially contributing to taxol-induced alopecia.
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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.
August 2015 in “MOJ proteomics & bioinformatics” This study suggests that epithelial-derived pop-up keratinocytes (ePUKs) may improve regenerative medicine applications due to their specific phenotype and increased expression of proteins involved in regulating cellular movement and wound healing.
169 citations
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June 2010 in “Molecular & cellular proteomics” This study suggests that ethylene and lignoceric acid (C24:0) may promote cotton fiber and Arabidopsis root hair growth by activating the pectin biosynthesis network.
35 citations
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April 2014 in “Journal of proteomics” In this study, experimentally induced weight loss in merino sheep led to a decrease in wool fiber diameter and increased expression of certain high sulfur and glycine-tyrosine proteins, potentially impacting wool quality and industry preferences.
Using high-throughput proteomics, this study identified 34 differentially expressed proteins in the lesional skin of adults with scalp psoriasis, suggesting a cytokine storm response linked to bacterial antigens.
43 citations
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November 2019 in “PLoS ONE” This study revealed that differential gene and protein expression in the "Yufen I" H line chicken breed is crucial for Columbian plumage coloration, particularly in the melanogenesis pathway.
19 citations
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December 2016 in “PLOS ONE” This study found that proteins secreted by early-passage dermal papilla cells, including SDF1, MMP3, biglycan, and LTBP1, may play significant roles in hair follicle regeneration.
6 citations
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April 2022 in “Frontiers in cell and developmental biology” This study identified differentially expressed proteins and pathways potentially involved in wool bending in Zhongwei goats, with specific genes like COL6A1 and CRNN emerging as important candidates in this process.
6 citations
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April 2021 in “Scientific Reports” This study found that Phytochrome A is crucial for regulating central metabolism and the transition to mature seedling proteomes in tomato seedlings grown under far-red light.
September 2025 in “Animal Bioscience” This study found that triglyceride and energy metabolic pathways are crucial factors influencing wool fiber diameter in fine-wool Alpine Merino sheep, providing insights for enhancing wool quality.
3 citations
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April 2021 in “Journal of Medicinal Chemistry” This study suggests that finasteride may inhibit the enzyme PNMT, potentially contributing to its sexual and psychological side effects.
45 citations
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April 2019 in “Scientific Reports” This study found that Synechococcus elongatus PCC 11801 responded to increased CO2 concentrations by enhancing photosynthesis and carbon fixation while reducing other metabolic pathways, suggesting its potential for efficient CO2 capture.
November 2024 in “Communities in ADDI (University of the Basque Country)” Antisense oligonucleotides show promise for treating Myotonic Dystrophy type I.
5 citations
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January 2024 in “JID Innovations” In this study, researchers identified significant differences in protein expression patterns in scalps affected by central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia, notably upregulation of immune pathways and fibrosis markers and downregulation of metabolic proteins, suggesting unique disease mechanisms and potential therapeutic targets.
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July 2023 in “Forensic science international. Genetics” In this study, researchers used proteomics to analyze hair samples from diverse ethnic populations, finding that hair protein profiles could potentially distinguish individuals based on ethnicity, sex, and age, offering a new method for human identification in forensic science.
3 citations
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October 2024 in “Animals” In this proteomic analysis, the researchers found that transitioning from crimped to straight wool in Tan sheep is linked to significant changes in wool protein expression, revealing distinct patterns of keratins and keratin-associated proteins that could influence wool quality and economic value.