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GlossaryVibrissae

specialized hairs, like whiskers, that detect environmental changes

Vibrissae, commonly known as whiskers, are specialized, thickened hairs found on the faces of many mammals, including cats, dogs, and rodents. These tactile hairs are highly sensitive to touch and vibrations, allowing animals to detect changes in their environment, navigate in the dark, and sense nearby objects or prey.

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research Plasmacytoid Dendritic Cells as a Key Player in the Initiation Phase of Alopecia Areata-Induced C3H/HeJ Mouse

September 2016 in “Journal of Dermatological Science”

Plasmacytoid dendritic cells, which overproduce IFN-α, may play a crucial role in starting alopecia areata, an autoimmune disease causing hair loss.

research Sostdc1 Defines the Size and Number of Skin Appendage Placodes

56 citations , February 2012 in “Developmental biology”

Sostdc1 controls the size and number of hair and mammary gland structures.

Faculty Opinions Recommendation of Fully Functional Hair Follicle Regeneration Through the Rearrangement of Stem Cells and Their Niches

research Faculty Opinions Recommendation of Fully Functional Hair Follicle Regeneration Through the Rearrangement of Stem Cells and Their Niches

September 2012 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature”

Scientists successfully created fully functional hair follicles using bioengineering methods and stem cells.

research Lanceolate Hair-J (LahJ): A Mouse Model for Human Hair Disorders

37 citations , June 2000 in “Experimental dermatology”

The Lanceolate hair-J mutation in mice mimics human hair disorders like Netherton's syndrome.

research Hair-Specific Expression of Chloramphenicol Acetyltransferase in Transgenic Mice Under the Control of an Ultra-High-Sulfur Keratin Promoter

33 citations , September 1990 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences”

The study showed that a specific DNA sequence can control gene expression in hair growth areas of mice.

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community Can liver problems be associated with response to the oral minoxidil?

baldbutnotbold in Research 147 upvotes 2 months ago

Liver problems may reduce the effectiveness of oral minoxidil due to impaired SULT1A1 enzyme activity, which is crucial for converting minoxidil to its active form. This reduction in enzyme function can significantly decrease the drug's effectiveness in promoting hair growth.