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October 2013 in “PLoS ONE” This study provides new insights into the identification and expression patterns of miRNAs in wool follicles, which could improve understanding of wool follicle development in sheep.
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November 2011 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study found that telogen, a resting phase of the hair follicle cycle, is characterized by dynamic gene expression, including enhanced cholesterol metabolism and immune signaling, suggesting it is an active regulatory phase despite its quiescent appearance.
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November 2013 in “International Journal of Radiation Biology” In this study, γ-ray irradiation of mice reduced hair follicle density and pigmentation, suggesting damage to stem cells and progenitors for keratinocytes and melanocytes.
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March 2022 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” This study found that exosomes derived from bovine colostrum promoted hair growth in mice by activating the Wnt/β-catenin pathway, with effects similar to minoxidil but without adverse effects.
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December 2012 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” FGF18 controls hair growth rest phase.