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March 2008 in “Experimental Dermatology” A substance called compound-1 could help increase hair growth by maintaining prostaglandin levels in hair follicles.
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May 2006 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” PTHrP and its receptor can control blood vessel growth and hair development in mouse skin.
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Cadd4 effectively reduces cholesterol levels without side effects.
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There is no cure for myotonic dystrophy type 1, so treatment focuses on managing symptoms and complications.
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Defective nuclear transport may cause gene expression changes in Progeria.
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