53 citations
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March 2003 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”
This study found that human keratinocytes express a sodium-dependent multivitamin transporter for biotin, pantothenic acid, and lipoic acid, including a highly specific biotintransport component.
14 citations
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April 2000 in “Animal Science/Animal science”
This article explores how various nutrients and metabolic processes impact wool and hair follicle function in animals but reports no new experimental findings.
55 citations
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November 2019 in “Cellular and Molecular Gastroenterology and Hepatology”
This study found that oral biotin supplementation improved outcomes in a mouse model of inflammatory bowel disease by reducing inflammatory cytokine production and enhancing intestinal barrier integrity, suggesting potential therapeutic benefits for IBD patients.
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