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October 2010 in “Oncogene” Keratins help protect cells, aid in cancer diagnosis, and influence cancer behavior and treatment.
204 citations,
October 1999 in “EMBO journal” Overexpression of activin A in mice skin causes skin thickening, fibrosis, and improved wound healing.
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December 2016 in “PloS one” A specific protein in chicken embryos links early skin layers to feather development.
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January 2020 in “Frontiers in Physiology” Good feather growth in poultry needs the right balance of proteins, amino acids, minerals, and vitamins.
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June 2023 in “Cells” Certain natural and synthetic compounds may help treat inflammatory skin diseases by targeting a specific signaling pathway.
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September 2018 in “International journal of genomics” Genetic mutations that disrupt homocysteine breakdown lead to increased damage in mouse hair keratin.
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July 2008 in “Experimental Dermatology” The study concluded that a protein important for hair strength is regulated by certain molecular processes and is affected by growth phases.
60 citations,
July 2011 in “Stem Cells and Development” Certain signals and genes play a key role in hair growth and regeneration, and understanding these could lead to new treatments for skin regeneration.
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January 2013 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” FPHL causes hair loss in women due to genetics and hormones; minoxidil and anti-androgens are treatments, and early intervention is advised.
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May 2018 in “InTech eBooks” Animal models, especially mice, are essential for advancing hair loss research and treatment.
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17 citations,
December 2010 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Flightless I protein affects hair growth, with low levels delaying it and high levels increasing hair length in rodents.
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July 2011 in “Survey of Ophthalmology” The document concludes that periocular hair disorders have various causes and treatments, and proper evaluation by specialists is important for management and prognosis.
24 citations,
January 2011 in “International Journal of Trichology” Light microscopy is useful for diagnosing different hair disorders.
51 citations,
February 2009 in “Journal of dermatological science” Pitx2 helps outer root sheath cells differentiate but can't start hair growth on its own.
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June 2022 in “BMC genomics” Key genes crucial for sheep hair follicle development were identified, aiding fine wool breeding and human hair loss research.
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November 1998 in “Journal of dermatological science” Knocking out certain genes in mice helps understand skin and hair growth problems.
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July 2017 in “Clinical Reviews in Allergy & Immunology” New treatments for Alopecia Areata show promise but need to be more effective and affordable.
March 2024 in “International journal of molecular sciences” The research identified key proteins that affect wool fiber thickness in Angora rabbits.
October 2021 in “Cosmoderma” Hair loss can be managed with treatments like minoxidil, finasteride, and others, but there are still gaps in effectiveness and off-label usage is increasing.
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February 2010 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Plet-1 protein helps hair follicle cells move and stick to tissues.
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May 2012 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Androgens block hair growth by disrupting cell signals; targeting GSK-3 may help treat hair loss.
23 citations,
May 2016 in “American Journal of Pathology” The research suggests that a specific skin gene can be controlled by signals within and between cells and is wrongly activated in certain skin diseases.
July 2018 in “International journal of clinical & experimental dermatology” Eat a balanced diet for healthy hair; only use supplements if you have a proven nutrient deficiency.
209 citations,
September 2008 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Androgens can both increase and decrease hair growth in different parts of the body.
16 citations,
September 2018 in “Scientific reports” Scientists created keratinocyte cell lines from human hair that can differentiate similarly to normal skin cells, offering a new way to study skin biology and diseases.