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January 2011 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” Stem cells have great potential for improving wound healing, but more research is needed to find the best types and ways to use them.
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August 2019 in “Circulation” ADT, especially enzalutamide, may increase the risk of heart rhythm problems and sudden death in men.
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December 2013 in “Aaps Journal” Squarticles effectively deliver hair growth drugs to follicles and dermal papilla cells.
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March 2019 in “Circulation research” Adult stem cells are effective and ethically acceptable for treating various diseases.
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November 2012 in “Tissue Engineering Part B-reviews” Hair follicle stem cells are a promising source for tissue repair and treating skin or hair diseases.
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December 2012 in “NMR in Biomedicine” Microencapsulation helps protect and track therapeutic cells, showing promise for treating various diseases, but more work is needed to improve the technology.
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September 2015 in “PLOS ONE” Mesenchymal stem cells, especially injected into the skin, heal wounds faster and better than chitosan gel or other treatments.
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October 2023 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Printing human stem cells and a special matrix during surgery can help grow new skin and hair-like structures in rats.
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January 1987 in “Dermatology” Minoxidil stimulates hair growth by increasing hair thickness and prolonging growth phase.
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November 2010 in “Tissue Engineering Part A” Hair follicle cells and intestinal tissue can create strong, functional blood vessel replacements.
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January 2014 in “Elsevier eBooks” Melanocytes produce melanin; their defects cause vitiligo and hair graying, with treatments available for vitiligo.
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July 2011 in “Biomacromolecules” Chitosan nanofiber scaffolds improve skin healing and are promising for wound treatment.
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February 2015 in “Biomaterials” A surface with VEGF can specifically capture endothelial cells from flowing fluids.
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April 2011 in “International Journal of Radiation Biology” Radiation significantly slows down wound healing in mice.
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December 2009 in “Stem Cells” β-Catenin signaling is involved in brain cell growth after injury and could be a therapy target.
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January 2009 in “Advances in Clinical Chemistry” Fetal skin heals without scarring due to unique cells and processes not present in adult skin healing.
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June 2015 in “American Journal Of Pathology” Diabetes causes lasting cell dysfunctions, leading to serious complications even after blood sugar is controlled.
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October 2017 in “Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy” Eclipta alba extract may help treat obesity by blocking fat cell formation and lowering blood lipid levels.
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