7 citations
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January 2015 in “Genetics and molecular research” This study suggests melatonin may promote cashmere growth in Inner Mongolian cashmere goats through the nuclear receptor RORα, with a noted mRNA expression difference in December compared to other months.
July 2023 in “Frontiers in Veterinary Science” This study found that exogenous melatonin binds to the nuclear receptor RORα in Inner Mongolia cashmere goats, stimulating secondary hair follicle development and promoting villus growth.
March 2010 in “Ejc Supplements” This article discusses the paradoxical effects of valproic acid on hair, reporting both drug-induced hair loss and the potential for hair growth when used topically, but presents no original research findings.
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October 2007 in “Journal of pineal research” This study suggests that melatonin plays a role in hair follicle function by modulating growth and pigmentation, and it may act as a protective agent in active hair growth phases.
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June 2021 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” This study found that melatonin may enhance goat cashmere growth by activating Wnt signaling and regulating stem cell pluripotency through mechanisms involving NOGGIN and BMP4 pathways.