10 citations
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September 2021 in “International Journal of Nanomedicine” Tiny particles called extracellular vesicles show promise for treating skin conditions and promoting hair growth.
6 citations
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August 2022 in “Science immunology” Foxn1 gene regulation is crucial for thymus development but not for hair growth.
5 citations
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October 2022 in “BMC genomics” Certain microRNAs are important for sheep hair follicle development and could help improve wool quality.
5 citations
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June 2017 in “in Vivo” Vitamin C deficiency changes gene expression, affecting skin and hair health.
3 citations
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September 2023 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” The conclusion suggests that focusing on certain cellular pathways may improve the prevention and repair of hair loss caused by radiotherapy.
2 citations
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May 2020 in “Anais brasileiros de dermatologia/Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” The study found that specific proteins are markers of hair follicle development in human fetuses.
1 citations
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October 2022 in “Annual review of cell and developmental biology” The nervous system helps control stem cell behavior and immune responses, affecting tissue repair and maintenance.
1 citations
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January 2019 in “Journal of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery” Stem cell therapy shows promise for hair loss treatment, but more research is needed to confirm its effectiveness.
Whale oil significantly promotes hair growth and may be a safe, effective alternative to minoxidil.
May 2024 in “Drug discovery today” Thyroid receptor β can help develop new drugs to treat hair loss.
April 2024 in “Histochemistry and cell biology” N-acetylcysteine may prevent hair loss caused by chemotherapy.
March 2024 in “Stem cell research & therapy” Human dental pulp stem cell-conditioned medium, especially from hypoxic conditions, may help treat chemotherapy-induced hair loss and does not increase cancer risk.
December 2022 in “Regenerative Therapy” 1 citations
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March 2024 in “Signal transduction and targeted therapy” NF-κB signaling is crucial in many diseases and can be targeted for new treatments.
199 citations
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April 2010 in “Nature” A gene called APCDD1, which controls hair growth, is found to be faulty in a type of hair loss called hereditary hypotrichosis simplex.
January 2024 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” The gene Ascl4 is not necessary for the development of hair, teeth, or mammary glands.
May 2020 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” The study found that certain genes are important for hedgehog skin appendage development and immunity, with spines possibly evolving for protection and infection resistance.
118 citations
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January 2016 in “Current Topics in Developmental Biology” The document concludes that while significant progress has been made in understanding skin biology and stem cells, more research is needed to fully understand their interactions with their environment.
47 citations
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May 2012 in “Wiley Interdisciplinary Reviews-Developmental Biology” The conclusion is that understanding how feathers and hairs pattern can help in developing hair regeneration treatments.
41 citations
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January 2019 in “Experimental Dermatology” Understanding how melanocyte stem cells work could lead to new treatments for hair graying and skin pigmentation disorders.
13 citations
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December 2018 in “Development, Growth & Differentiation” Sex hormones, especially estradiol, can change chicken feather shapes and colors.
160 citations
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January 2017 in “Development” Blood vessels and specific genes help turn cartilage into bone when bones heal.
97 citations
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September 2016 in “Reviews in Endocrine and Metabolic Disorders” The sebaceous gland has more roles than just producing sebum and contributing to acne, and new research could lead to better skin disease treatments.
67 citations
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December 2019 in “PloS one” Beta-caryophyllene helps improve wound healing in mice, especially in females.
48 citations
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June 2008 in “Drug Discovery Today: Disease Mechanisms” Hair follicles offer promising targets for delivering drugs to treat hair and skin conditions.
3 citations
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March 2020 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Thymosin β4 helps increase hair growth in Cashmere goats.
3 citations
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April 2019 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Beta-caryophyllene, found in essential oils, helps wounds heal better in multiple ways.
5 citations
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October 2021 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” Fat tissue under the skin affects hair growth and aging; reducing its inflammation may help treat hair loss.
May 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Mutations in the SHH pathway in certain skin cells can cause skin tumors and abnormal hair growth.
June 2019 in “International journal of dermatology and venereology” The Hedgehog Signaling Pathway is important for skin and hair development and skin cancer treatment, but more research is needed to understand it fully.