research Increased Macrophage Migration Inhibitory Factor (MIF) in the Sera of Patients with Extensive Alopecia Areata 14 citations , March 2002 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Patients with severe alopecia areata have higher levels of MIF, which decrease after successful treatment.
research Serum Level of Macrophage Migration Inhibitory Factor (MIF) in Egyptians With Alopecia Areata and Its Relation to the Clinical Severity of the Disease 13 citations , March 2014 in “Journal of Clinical Laboratory Analysis” Higher MIF levels in alopecia areata patients suggest it could be a treatment target and disease predictor.
research Migration Inhibitory Factor in Conditioned Medium from Human Umbilical Cord Blood-Derived Mesenchymal Stromal Cells Stimulates Hair Growth 19 citations , May 2020 in “Cells” Substance from human umbilical cord blood cells promotes hair growth.
research Aligned membranes regulate wound healing via MMP12 secreted by macrophages January 2025 in “PLoS ONE” Aligned membranes improve wound healing by reducing scars and promoting skin regeneration.
research Helminth TGF-β mimic, TGM, increases leukocyte migration and activation while also enhancing cutaneous wound healing and tissue regeneration. May 2022 in “Journal of Immunology” A parasite molecule can speed up skin healing and reduce scarring.
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