September 2025 in “Animals” In this study, researchers using Astral—DIA proteomics technology identified 67 differentially expressed proteins in Gansu alpine fine-wool sheep, linking proteins like keratin and MGST3 in pathways to wool fineness regulation, particularly highlighting their association with hair follicle development.
This paper offers detailed tables of genotypic and phenotypic data on horses, including markers, variants, and haplotypes, but reports no new research results.
This study found that a machine-learning-driven strategy helped develop microneedles with high hardness and rapid dissolution, effectively promoting hair regrowth in androgenetic alopecia mice by activating the Wnt/β-catenin pathway, surpassing minoxidil's effects without biosafety risks.
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May 2016 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America” This study found that the mechanical stiffening of the human hair follicle along the first millimeter is linked to changes in the keratin network architecture and composition during keratinization.
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February 2005 in “Biopolymers” In this study, chemical treatments during permanent hair straightening were found to randomize proteins in the cortex, aiding in the reconnection of disulfide bonds during oxidation.
March 2022 in “Research Square (Research Square)” This study reported that pelage hair follicle mesenchymal stem cells isolated from mice using Ficoll Density Gradient Sedimentation can be obtained in large numbers and may promote hair growth via exosome secretion.
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June 2012 in “Journal of Structural Biology” Disulfide bonds are crucial for hair structure during keratinization.
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March 2019 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” In this study, researchers developed a regression model that reasonably predicts consumer-perceived hair breakage using various parameters such as hair smoothness, detangling forces, extensional strength, and hair density among Indian women.
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August 2023 in “Development” In this study, researchers explored how hair follicle orientation is affected in the rosette fancy mouse and found that a mutation in the PCP gene Fzd6 caused reversed hair orientations in the posterior region, leading to the formation of unique whorls.
March 2026 in “ACS Applied Bio Materials” In this study, a copolymer made from Tung oil and Tung free fatty acids demonstrated improved mechanical and thermal properties for hair repair, with enhanced resistance and flexibility observed in treated bleached hair, suggesting its potential as a sustainable biopolymer for cosmetic applications.
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December 2004 in “Nature Genetics” This study found that keratin intermediate filaments in the hair of patients with giant axonal neuropathy were structurally altered, resulting in hair that was stiffer, stronger, and more extensible.
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March 2009 in “Differentiation” Gene expression in wool follicles changes with growth cycles, offering insights into wool and human hair growth.
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November 2012 in “Methods in molecular biology” This study proposes using superhydrophobic surfaces to reduce protein fouling and enable self-cleaning in microfluidic devices, detailing preparation and quantification methods for these coatings.
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August 2011 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that cultured human dermal papilla cells formed into three-dimensional spheres have an increased ability to induce hair follicles from mouse epidermal cells compared to two-dimensional cultures.
September 2019 in “Ukrainian Journal of Dermatology Venerology Cosmetology” In this study, 90 pediatric patients with scalp microsporia were treated with a combination of griseofulvin, Antral, sertaconazole nitrate cream, and Bion 3 Kid, resulting in complete recovery, reduced treatment duration, and prevention of disease recurrence and colds, with high drug tolerability.
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November 2014 in “PLOS Computational Biology” In this study, researchers found that synchronization between expanding epithelial cells and background mesenchymal cells in the mouse hair cycle may be maintained by inhibitory regulation, with potential mediators of this regulation identified.
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March 2010 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” This study explored how silicones influence the interaction between hair fibers and their impact on hair volume under high humidity conditions.
July 2021 in “Zurich Open Repository and Archive (University of Zurich)” This study provided new insights into the complex and heterogeneous architecture of keratin filaments, revealing their dynamic and flexible structure through cryo-electron microscopy analysis.
March 2018 in “Journal of Experimental Biology” This study found that the curl in hair is due to the arrangement of different cell types, with shorter paracortical cells inside the curve and longer orthocortical cells outside.
November 2024 in “Journal of Scientific Agriculture” This paper reviews the benefits of using silk proteins as natural ingredients in cosmetics, highlighting their potential for improving skin and hair health due to properties like antimicrobial activity, UV resistance, and enhanced moisture absorption.
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October 2002 in “Genetics” This study mapped a spontaneous mouse hair mutation, "hague," to keratin genes on chromosome 15 but found no gene mutations in hague mice.
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January 2003 in “Dermatologic surgery” This study found that pulsed diode laser treatment safely and effectively cleared lesions and reduced the appearance of dark plugs in trichostasis spinulosa for up to 20 weeks in dark-skinned individuals.
December 2022 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” This study found that inducing miR-205 reduces actin contractility and stiffness in hair follicle stem cells and progenitors, stimulating hair regeneration in both young and old mice.
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January 2024 in “Journal of Materials Chemistry B” This paper reviews the current state of magneto-responsive biocomposites in wound dressings, highlighting their potential benefits in wound healing, such as remote control and enhancing tissue reconstruction, while addressing the need for more comprehensive research in this field.
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.
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May 2018 in “Italian journal of dermatology and venereology” In this study, using a lotion containing N1-methylspermidine and Sandalore® for 3 months significantly reduced hair loss and stimulated hair growth in both men and women with chronic telogen effluvium, with benefits persisting 3 months after treatment ended.
August 2025 in “Animal Bioscience” In this study, researchers examined the methylation patterns in the skin tissues of Alpine Merino sheep with varying wool fiber diameters, finding that specific methylated RNAs linked to the Wnt, Notch, and TGF-ẞ signaling pathways may influence fiber diameter and potentially improve wool quality.
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June 2020 in “Developmental Cell” This study observed that in chicken skin, large-scale differences in gene expression between feathered and scaly skin are controlled by enhancer-driven uniform expression, while small-scale differences within individual feathers are associated with chromatin looping.
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September 2011 in “Scanning” This study found that multiphoton microscopy effectively visualizes the microstructure of in vivo mouse skin, offering a clear view of various skin layers and components like corneocytes and collagen fibers.