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Prolactin affects when mice shed and grow hair.

Ancient Chinese goats evolved cashmere-producing traits due to selective breeding, particularly in genes affecting hair growth.

The document concludes that hair loss is complex, affects many people, has limited treatments, and requires more research on its causes and psychological impact.

Alopecia Areata is a complex, unpredictable autoimmune hair loss condition with limited treatment options and a significant psychological impact.

CRISPR/Cas9 gene-editing shows promise for improving sheep and goat breeding but faces challenges with efficiency and accuracy.

Editing the FGF5 gene in sheep increases fine wool growth.

Researchers found genes and genetic variants linked to sheep wool and skin wrinkles.

Spironolactone improved cognitive performance and early sleep quality but not manic symptoms, appetite, or body weight in bipolar disorder when added to sodium valproate.

POMC-derived peptides are important for skin functions like immune response and stress management.

Prenatally androgenized ewes can model increased hair diameter in women with PCOS.

Disulfide bonds in keratin fibers break more easily under stress, especially when wet, affecting fiber strength.

EGFR is essential for normal hair development and follicle differentiation.

SDF-1/CXCL12 and its receptor CXCR4 are crucial for melanocyte movement in mouse hair follicles.

PCOS treatment focuses on lifestyle changes and specific medications to manage symptoms and complications.

Lipocalin-Type Prostaglandin D2 Synthase (L-PGDS) is a protein that plays many roles in the body, including sleep regulation, pain management, food intake, and protection against harmful substances. It also affects fat metabolism, glucose intolerance, cell maturation, and is involved in various diseases like diabetes, cancer, and arthritis. It can influence sex organ development and embryonic cell differentiation, and its levels can be used as a diagnostic marker for certain conditions.

Researchers created a lab model to study human hair growth, showing it can grow and self-regulate outside the body.

The document concludes that mouse models are crucial for studying hair biology and that all mutant mice may have hair growth abnormalities that require detailed analysis to identify.

Melatonin affects cashmere growth in goats by influencing stem cell and certain signaling pathways.

Cholesterol-modified siRNAs targeting certain genes increased hair growth in mice.

Activin A and follistatin control when ear hair cells form in mice.

Activin A promotes ear hair cell development, while follistatin delays it.

Miniaturized hairs stay connected to muscle in alopecia areata, allowing possible regrowth, but not in androgenetic alopecia.

Certain genes related to sulfur metabolism are more active during the growth phase of Cashmere goat wool, and melatonin might help this process.

Researchers found that certain RNA molecules might play a role in the growth of Cashmere goat hair.

Excessive cell phone use may cause hair loss due to electromagnetic radiation.

Nutrease powder, a high-protein, low-carb supplement, can help manage Polycystic Ovary Syndrome symptoms, regulate periods, improve ovulation, and restore fertility.

Some sports supplements can cause health issues like mood swings, hair loss, and heart problems in men.

Hair usually grows back 1-3 months after treatment for anagen effluvium, and children with Loose Anagen Hair Syndrome often improve by adolescence.

Wigs help improve self-esteem and quality of life for people with hair loss from alopecia areata.

Working night shifts for four days can lower the body's ability to use insulin, which may increase the risk of type 2 diabetes.