Newly designed proteins can effectively degrade specific proteins in cells, offering a promising alternative for targeted protein degradation.
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June 2025 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy” Isoproterenol may help treat hair loss by activating hair follicle stem cells.
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February 2019 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Activin B can boost hair growth by promoting cell proliferation and cell cycle progression.
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Certain plasma proteins are linked to prostate cancer risk and could help in early detection and treatment.
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December 2004 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences” BMP signaling affects hair color by interacting with the MC-1R pathway.
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