December 2011 PMID 21818338

Spermidine promotes human hair growth and is a novel modulator of human epithelial stem cell functions.

Yuval Ramot, Stephan Tiede, Tamás Bíró, Mohd Hilmi Abu Bakar, Koji Sugawara, Michael P Philpott, Wesley Harrison, Marko Pietilä, Ralf Paus

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The overall tone reflects a mixture of curiosity and skepticism, with some users pointing out specific elements like hair follicles or stem cell markers, while others question the reliability of the findings, using words like 'not trustworthy' and simple questions like 'What am I reading right now?'. The tone and brevity indicate moderate engagement and interest but limited perception of immediate impact.

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Posts involve brief reactions and mentions of specific elements like human hair follicles and stem cell functions, demonstrating some engagement but not deep analysis.

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The discussions do not clearly suggest that the publication is seen as highly transformative, with some skepticism and basic curiosity observed.

Abstract in brief

Polyamines, particularly spermidine, play a crucial role in hair follicle growth and regulation, promoting hair shaft elongation and extending the growth phase of hair (anagen).
Spermidine enhances the expression of epithelial stem cell markers (K15 and K19) and influences stem cell behavior, as demonstrated by its effects on cell proliferation and gene expression in laboratory studies.
Excess spermidine may negatively feedback on polyamine synthesis, indicating a complex regulatory mechanism at play in hair follicle biology and stem cell function.

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@ProfGraceHoward @mdjsoft @AnitaBeerToday @BadMedicalTakes Found the study, it's not trustworthy. https://t.co/fPoecfl76I

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老化を遅らせることに成功しているかも

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@BradStanfieldMD Human scalp hair follicles. https://t.co/ehXPbje9uV

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What am I reading right now? Ramot, Y., et al. (2011). Spermidine promotes human hair growth and is a novel modulator of human epithelial stem cell functions. https://t.co/pddegppTsF

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