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31 citations,
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31 citations,
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31 citations,
January 2007 in “Journal of biological chemistry/The Journal of biological chemistry” Stress activates a special function of the Vitamin D receptor with the help of c-Jun, which can also prevent cell death.
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30 citations,
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30 citations,
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30 citations,
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30 citations,
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29 citations,
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29 citations,
March 2008 in “Postcolonial Studies” The article concludes that the global hair trade is exploitative and reflects complex cultural and economic issues.
28 citations,
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28 citations,
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28 citations,
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28 citations,
January 2013 in “Journal of Thyroid Research” Thyroid hormone may speed up wound healing and hair growth, but more research is needed to understand its role in skin repair and use as a treatment.
28 citations,
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28 citations,
July 2011 in “Journal of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery” A patient had skin tissue death at the hair removal site after a hair transplant, which was treated with surgery.
28 citations,
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27 citations,
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27 citations,
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27 citations,
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27 citations,
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27 citations,
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