December 2023 in “The journal of physical chemistry. B (1997 : Online)” Human hair keratin might be good for filtering out harmful substances from water.
July 2023 in “Stem Cells Translational Medicine” Mesenchymal Stem/Stromal Cells (MSCs) help in wound healing and tissue regeneration, but can also contribute to tumor growth. They show promise in treating chronic wounds and certain burns, but their full healing mechanisms and potential challenges need further exploration.
July 2023 in “Ageing & Longevity” The document concludes that aging can be tackled by either slowing it down or eliminating its root cause.
October 2022 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” Aging skin is affected by inflammation, reduced stem cell function, and slower wound healing.
December 2021 in “Acta Marisiensis” Insulin resistance increases the risk of developing type 2 diabetes and other health issues.
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October 2020 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Removing β-catenin in certain stem cells causes hair whitening and pigmentation issues.
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November 2023 in “Nature” The extracellular matrix affects where tumors can start in the body.
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September 2016 in “Future oncology” Adverse events from vismodegib can be managed effectively to ensure optimal treatment.
April 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Merkel cell carcinoma is most likely to recur within two years of diagnosis, and factors like immune suppression, being over 75, and male sex increase this risk.
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September 2018 in “JAAD case reports” A rare type of skin cancer with mucosal involvement was partially treated but eventually relapsed.