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March 2009 in “Journal of Cellular and Molecular Medicine” TGF-β2 plays a key role in human hair growth and development.
42 citations,
March 2010 in “Endocrinology” Mice with human gene experienced hair loss when treated with DHT.
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March 2008 in “Journal of biological chemistry/The Journal of biological chemistry” GLI2 increases follistatin production in human skin cells.
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December 2009 in “Therapeutic Advances in Medical Oncology” The conclusion suggests that prostate cancer should be classified by castration status and that new therapies targeting androgen receptor signaling show promise.
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November 2014 in “Ageing Research Reviews” Skin aging is caused by stem cell damage and can potentially be delayed with treatments like antioxidants and stem cell therapy.
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July 2019 in “Experimental Dermatology” Cholesterol balance is important for hair health, and problems with it can lead to hair loss conditions.
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October 2017 in “Biomolecules” Some growth factors, while important for normal body functions, can cause diseases when not regulated properly.
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March 2019 in “Critical Reviews in Clinical Laboratory Sciences” The androgen receptor is a promising target for breast cancer treatment, especially in triple-negative cases, but more research is needed for personalized therapies.
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December 2016 in “The journal of pharmacology and experimental therapeutics/The Journal of pharmacology and experimental therapeutics” Certain drugs increase calcium levels in cancer cells by triggering internal calcium release.
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June 2019 in “BMC genomics” Non-coding RNAs help control hair growth in cashmere goats.
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December 2016 in “Molecular Medicine Reports” Platelet-rich plasma may help hair follicle cells grow by affecting certain genes and pathways.
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November 2020 in “Molecular and Cellular Endocrinology” Androgens reduce BMP2, which weakens the ability of certain cells to help hair stem cells become different types of cells.
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October 2014 in “Journal of Integrative Agriculture” Researchers found 24 genes that change significantly and affect cashmere growth in goats; this could help increase cashmere production.
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August 2020 in “Scientific reports” Genes related to keratin, skin cell differentiation, and immune functions are key in hedgehog skin and spine development.
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January 2018 in “Stem cell biology and regenerative medicine” ATP-dependent chromatin remodeling is crucial for skin development and stem cell function.
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176 citations,
January 2003 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Bone Morphogenetic Proteins (BMPs) help control skin health, hair growth, and color, and could potentially be used to treat skin and hair disorders.
171 citations,
July 2007 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” A substance called DKK-1 increases in balding areas and causes hair cells to die when exposed to DHT.
162 citations,
August 2002 in “Survey of Ophthalmology” Latanoprost can make eyelashes longer, thicker, and darker.
158 citations,
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