December 2024 in “IntechOpen eBooks” Drug repurposing speeds up development, cuts costs, and uses known safe drugs, but faces challenges like regulations and patents.
October 2023 in “Biomaterials” Nanotechnology could improve hair regrowth but faces challenges like complexity and safety concerns.
New treatments for hair loss should target eight main causes and use specific plant compounds and peptides for better results.
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September 2021 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Chitosan, a natural substance, can be used to create tiny particles that effectively deliver various types of drugs, but more work is needed to improve stability and control of drug release.
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January 2023 in “Signal Transduction and Targeted Therapy” New therapies are being developed that target integrin pathways to treat various diseases.
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January 2024 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” Improving topical drug delivery involves overcoming skin barriers and using personalized dosing to enhance effectiveness.
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October 2021 in “Microbiology spectrum” Researchers identified five new potential targets for leishmaniasis treatment, suggesting repurposing existing drugs could be effective.
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October 2022 in “American journal of physiology. Heart and circulatory physiology” Higher DHT levels are linked to worse heart changes in severe aortic valve stenosis patients.
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September 2025 in “ChemMedChem” Multitarget drugs are needed to better treat complex diseases.
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June 2023 in “Molecules/Molecules online/Molecules annual” Cepharanthine has many medicinal uses but needs improvement for better effectiveness.
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October 2025 in “Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology” Natural extracts may promote hair growth with fewer side effects than conventional treatments.
January 2026 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Topical peptides may offer safer, effective pain relief and healing for wounds.
December 2025 in “Current Issues in Molecular Biology” New steroid compounds may help with hormonal therapy and have potential benefits for glucose disorders, but more research is needed.
September 2025 in “Science Advances” PADI4 enzyme slows down cell growth in developing hair follicles.
November 2024 in “Applied Sciences” Placenta products might help with hair loss, but more research is needed.
April 2024 in “Journal of translational medicine” MJ04, a new compound, effectively promotes hair growth and is a potential topical treatment for hair loss.
July 2023 in “Medicina Estética Revista Científica de la Sociedad Española de Medicina Estética (SEME)” Infrared light, alone or with hyaluronic acid, effectively treats skin laxity with minimal side effects.
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October 2022 in “Frontiers in Physiology” Calcium channels are vital for normal skin function and their dysfunction can lead to skin issues.
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March 2017 in “Molecular Plant” CNGC14 is crucial for calcium entry needed for root hair growth in plants.
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March 2019 in “Nature Communications” CRAC channels are crucial for the development and function of specialized immune cells, preventing severe inflammation and autoimmune diseases.
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January 2024 in “International journal of molecular sciences” TRPV4 helps cells repair tissue and reduce scarring by controlling calcium levels.
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January 1957 in “Journal of Histochemistry & Cytochemistry” Ca 45 mainly enters rat skin and eye through biosynthesis and may be adsorbed in cartilage and glands.
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May 2020 in “EMBO reports” Calcium is important for stem cell function and maintenance, especially in blood and skin cells.
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August 2022 in “Journal of endocrinological investigation” Vitamin D and calcium are important for quick and effective skin wound healing.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” STIM1 is essential for sweat secretion.
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January 1971 in “Journal of animal science/Journal of animal science ... and ASAS reference compendium” Hair analysis can't determine ponies' calcium and phosphorus levels; use soil and feed tests instead.
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June 2013 in “Genes & development” CaV1.2 helps activate hair follicle stem cells without calcium flux.
February 2019 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” The gene Prss53 affects hair shape and bone development in rabbits.
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May 2020 in “BMC plant biology” The study concluded that three enzymes are important for plant development by affecting sugar composition and calcium binding in plants.
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April 2023 in “The Journal of Cell Biology” Calcium signaling in skin cells is crucial for communication and regeneration.