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November 2009 in “Gynecological Endocrinology” Myo-inositol may be more effective than metformin for inducing ovulation in women with PCOS.
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September 2003 in “Journal of cutaneous pathology” Skin problems are very common in people with end-stage kidney disease.
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February 2016 in “Scientific Reports” Researchers created rat liver stem cells that could help repair liver failure in rats and may be useful for studying human liver diseases.
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May 2020 in “Frontiers in pharmacology” Minoxidil can stop the growth of ovarian cancer cells without harming the heart.
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April 2016 in “Research and reports in transdermal drug delivery” Transfollicular drug delivery is promising but needs more research to improve and understand it better.
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January 2017 in “Biological & pharmaceutical bulletin” Inhibiting ALOX12 can help hair cuticle maturation by increasing S100A3 citrullination.
April 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The BMP/Smads pathway and Id2 gene control hair follicle stem cells, affecting their rest and growth phases.
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November 2012 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” Stem cells can rejuvenate skin, restore hair, and aid in wound healing.
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September 2018 in “Scientific Reports” The research found that a complex gene network, controlled by microRNAs, is important for hair growth in cashmere goats.
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December 2017 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Alopecia areata is an autoimmune condition causing hair loss, influenced by genetics, stress, and diet, and may be prevented by a high soy oil diet.
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January 2011 in “Development” Adam10 enzyme is crucial for healthy skin and proper Notch signaling.
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January 2009 in “International Journal of Trichology” Oxidative stress contributes to hair graying and loss as we age.
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October 2005 in “Experimental Dermatology” The Foxn1 gene mutation causes hairlessness and immune system issues, and understanding it could lead to hair growth disorder treatments.
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June 2005 in “Expert Opinion on Therapeutic Targets” Oestrogens help maintain healthy skin, heal wounds, and may protect against skin aging and cancer.
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August 2014 in “The journal of allergy and clinical immunology/Journal of allergy and clinical immunology/The journal of allergy and clinical immunology” A deficiency in the TTC7A gene causes immune problems, gut issues, and hair loss.
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December 2016 in “The EMBO Journal” The study showed that hair follicle stem cells can maintain and organize themselves in a lab setting, keeping their ability to renew and form hair and skin.
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September 2010 in “Genomics” The study found that immune responses disrupt hair growth cycles, causing hair loss in alopecia areata.
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August 2018 in “Nature Communications” JunB is crucial for maintaining healthy skin and hair follicles.
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December 2013 in “Seminars in Cell & Developmental Biology” Genetic mutations can cause hair growth disorders by affecting key genes and signaling pathways.
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March 2006 in “Regulatory Peptides” Mice skin has components that could help with hair growth and might be used for diabetes treatment.
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February 2019 in “Genomics” Cashmere and milk goats have different hair growth cycles and gene expressions, which could help improve wool production.
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January 2018 in “The Korean Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology” Modified stem cells from umbilical cord blood can make hair grow faster.
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April 2011 in “International Journal of Molecular Medicine” Dihydrotestosterone causes p27 protein breakdown in ovarian and breast cancer cells by binding with SKP2.
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December 2006 in “Expert Review of Dermatology” Hair follicles are essential for skin health, aiding in hair growth, wound healing, and immune function.
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September 2020 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” PRP therapy and minoxidil combo works best for male hair loss.