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April 2011 in “AJP Endocrinology and Metabolism” Androgens increase muscle mass by promoting myoblast growth through ornithine decarboxylase.
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October 2024 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Certain genes in fat tissue affect weight loss in women with PCOS.
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August 2019 in “BioMed Research International” Belly fat is the main predictor of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease in both women with Polycystic ovary syndrome and healthy women.
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April 2023 in “Biomedicines” Dihydrotestosterone boosts inflammation in fat cells more than testosterone.
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July 2021 in “Journal of Skin and Sexually Transmitted Diseases” Lipedema is a painful fat disorder in women that's hard to treat, often worsens with hormonal changes, and requires symptom-focused therapies.
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June 2022 in “대한스포츠의학회지” Anabolic steroids boost muscle growth, SARMs increase muscle mass and bone density without side effects, and myostatin inhibitors block a protein that stops muscle growth, but each has potential risks.
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July 2015 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Fluoxetine may help reduce fat by limiting stem cell growth and fat cell formation.
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September 2022 in “Cytotherapy” Fat-derived stem cells show promise for treating skin issues and improving wound healing, but more research is needed to confirm the best way to use them.
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February 2023 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” WNT10B is important for body functions and linked to diseases like osteoporosis, obesity, and cancer.
15 citations
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February 2021 in “Frontiers in immunology” Leptin, a hormone from fat cells, affects immune responses and can influence skin diseases and hair growth.
16 citations
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February 2013 in “Molecular Medicine Reports” CD34+ cells from fat tissue help form hair follicles and blood vessels in skin.
September 2023 in “The FASEB journal” Foxn1 is important for fat development, metabolism, and wound healing in skin.
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August 2019 in “Cells” Mesenchymal stem cells can help repair body tissues with low risk of rejection.
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March 2014 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America” Epidermal Wnt/β-catenin signaling controls fat cell formation and hair growth.
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July 2024 in “Cell Proliferation” Blocking TGFβ can help treat fibrotic skin conditions by promoting fat cell formation.
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September 2021 in “Physiology News” Understanding how different body systems interact can improve how we prevent or treat frailty in aging.
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October 2021 in “Nutrients” Vitamin D might help regulate insulin in the body, but taking Vitamin D supplements doesn't clearly prevent or improve type 2 diabetes. More research is needed.
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May 2023 in “Cells” Baricitinib and its combination with lonafarnib improve fat cell formation in certain genetic disorders.
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January 2022 in “Biomaterials Science” RNA delivery is best for in-body use, while RNP delivery is good for outside-body use. Both methods are expected to greatly impact future treatments.
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August 2021 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy” The document concludes that using a person's own fat cells (SVF) can significantly increase hair thickness and density, suggesting it could be a promising treatment for hair loss.
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November 2024 in “Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy” The chitosan-peptide system helps cartilage regeneration using fat-derived cells.
September 2025 in “Development” Nelfb is crucial for forming skin fat tissue by regulating genes needed for fat cell development.
November 2025 in “Scientia Pharmaceutica” Injectable biostimulators can improve skin by boosting collagen and fat cell activity, but more research is needed to confirm their safety and effectiveness.
January 2023 in “Springer eBooks” Using one's own blood platelets and fat can improve facial and hair appearance without surgery.
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January 2022 in “Signal Transduction and Targeted Therapy” The Wnt/β-catenin pathway is important for body functions and diseases, and targeting it may treat conditions like cancer, but with safety challenges.
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November 2019 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Standardized kits improve the quality and consistency of isolating stem cells from fat tissue.
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May 2015 in “Endocrinology” Manipulating 5α-reductase type 2 can affect liver fat production and glucocorticoid effects.
28 citations
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March 2019 in “Cellular Microbiology” Intravital microscopy helps us see how parasites interact with skin and fat in living animals.
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October 2025 in “BMC Genomics” Goat genes show adaptation to environments and traits like body development, with differences among cashmere, feral, and milk-producing goats.