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May 2019 in “Phytomedicine” Cepharanthine is a well-tolerated drug with multiple medical uses, including anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer properties.
January 2025 in “JCEM Case Reports” Enzyme replacement therapy may help alleviate symptoms in complex cases like this.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” CREB, a protein that can promote cancer traits, is controlled by β-catenin in skin cancer cells.
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September 2014 in “SpringerPlus” Sheep have a unique gene, KAP8-2, that humans don't have, which may affect wool properties.
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July 1997 in “Journal of Biological Chemistry” Overexpressing a specific enzyme in mice causes hair loss and female infertility.
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July 2008 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” Certain mutations in the H6PD gene cause Cortisone Reductase Deficiency by affecting hormone production.
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August 2018 in “Plant physiology” Hydrogen sulfide disrupts protein function and root hair growth in plants by modifying proteins.
June 2023 in “Benha Journal of Applied Sciences” People with chronic hair shedding have lower antioxidant levels in their blood compared to healthy individuals.
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November 1994 in “Histochemical Journal” The enzyme PST is found in developing human kidneys and helps with detoxification and development.
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April 2021 in “Research Square (Research Square)” The new cocrystal KET-PABA is a more effective and safe anti-inflammatory treatment for skin conditions in mice.
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September 2000 in “Journal of dermatology” A baby with a rare metabolic disorder developed a rash not cured by zinc alone, likely due to both zinc and amino acid deficiencies.
November 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Genetic changes in specific proteins contribute to hair loss in some women of African descent.
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August 2021 in “Molecular Genetics and Metabolism Reports” Pegvaliase effectively reduces blood phenylalanine levels in most PKU patients, but requires personalized plans and good communication to manage side effects.
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January 2020 in “BMC pediatrics” New mutations in the SLC39A4 gene found in twins help understand the genetic cause of acrodermatitis enteropathica.
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January 2020 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” Ustekinumab treatment may reveal a genetic tendency for steatocystoma multiplex in psoriasis patients.
A molecule called α-ketobutyrate was found to extend lifespan and improve aging-related symptoms in worms and mice by activating certain cellular pathways and may help develop anti-aging treatments for humans.
January 2025 in “Organics” Micelles can change cetirizine's ionization, affecting its effectiveness in treatments.
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March 2024 in “Saudi Pharmaceutical Journal” The new delivery system could improve pain and inflammation relief in gout.
Steatocystomas are harmless skin cysts that can vary in size and may sometimes cause itching or pain.
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June 2003 in “American Journal of Physiology-cell Physiology” Cyclosporin A helps mice grow hair by blocking a specific protein activity in skin cells.
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May 2008 in “Journal of proteome research” Dutasteride may help reduce brain plaque linked to Alzheimer's by affecting cell energy structures and waste removal.
January 2018 in “Our Dermatology Online” Trichomycosis axillaris is a treatable bacterial infection of underarm hair.
June 2023 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Cupric citrate improves growth, nutrient use, and gut health in broilers.
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July 2009 in “Mayo Clinic Proceedings” A 66-year-old woman with skin lesions and other symptoms improved after treatment for porphyria cutanea tarda.
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December 2012 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology Venereology and Leprology” Two sisters had rare, widespread cysts and complete hair loss, suggesting a genetic link.
March 2023 in “JAAD case reports” A new genetic change in the keratin 10 gene caused a skin condition called ichthyosis hystrix in a father and his daughter.
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January 1982 in “Australian journal of biological sciences” Ethionine significantly inhibits wool growth in sheep but not hair growth in mice or rats.
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May 2016 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Botulinum toxin A effectively treated a man's facial cysts with no side effects and lasting results.
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January 2014 in “Case Reports in Clinical Medicine” Cronkhite-Canada syndrome is a rare condition causing gut polyps, hair loss, skin changes, and nail issues, often with a poor outlook.