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July 2016 in “Current Opinion in Cell Biology” New techniques have enhanced our understanding of how stem cells function and the role of mutations in aging tissues, which may influence future cancer therapies.
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February 2002 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Recent findings show that hair growth and color are controlled by a complex network of signals in the hair follicle.
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January 2001 in “PubMed” Laminin, type IV collagen, and fibronectin help develop skin and hair structures in embryos.
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May 2019 in “Experimental Cell Research” HPV genes and estradiol increase a cancer-related signaling pathway, which may be targeted for cervical cancer treatment.
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March 2015 in “International reviews of immunology” Skin abnormalities can indicate immunodeficiency due to shared origins with the immune system.
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January 2002 in “Dermatology” Reduced CD44 expression may cause abnormal hyaluronate buildup in cutaneous myxoma.
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February 2001 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” p21waf1/cip1 and p27kip1 help in hair follicle differentiation in rats.
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March 2012 in “European Journal of Pediatrics” A boy with a rare skin condition and kidney disease improved with cyclosporine after steroids failed, suggesting a new treatment approach.
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May 2005 in “Experimental Dermatology” Two mouse mutations cause similar hair loss despite different skin changes.
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September 1980 in “Zoological Journal of the Linnean Society” Dendritic cells help regulate skin development and hair growth in mice.
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August 2022 in “Science immunology” Foxn1 gene regulation is crucial for thymus development but not for hair growth.
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February 2021 in “Proteins” Researchers found that the most reachable bonds in wool fibers are near the ends of certain proteins, which help stabilize the fiber's structure.
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August 2008 in “Journal of Forensic Sciences” Recognizing specific tissue types on telogen hair roots can improve DNA typing.
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January 2022 in “PloS one” Deleting the p63 gene in certain cells causes problems in thymus development and severe hair loss in mice.
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May 2020 in “Dermatologic Therapy” 5-alpha reductase inhibitors might worsen lung recovery in COVID-19 patients, suggesting a pause in their use.
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January 2010 in “The Journal of Internal Korean Medicine” Lygodium japonicum may help treat benign prostatic hyperplasia.
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November 2021 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” Aging causes hair loss and graying due to stem cell decline and changes in cell behavior and communication.
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February 2013 in “PubMed” A3 antibody helps identify key cells in rat hair follicle development.
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November 2011 in “InTech eBooks” Cultured epithelial autografts help treat burns by expanding skin cells, but challenges like cost and scarring persist.
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September 2004 in “Experimental Dermatology” Connexin mutations can cause various diseases like hearing loss and skin disorders.
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October 2023 in “Military Medical Research/Military medical research” Regulatory T cells help heal skin and grow hair, and their absence can lead to healing issues and hair loss.
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March 2023 in “Scientific Reports” Researchers developed a new method to test hair growth drugs and found that adult cells are best for hair growth, but the method needs improvement as it didn't create mature hair follicles.
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December 2019 in “Lupus” Hydroxychloroquine effectively treated a woman's lupus skin issues and hair loss.
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January 2018 in “BIO-PROTOCOL” Hair follicle stem cells can be transplanted onto the eye using a fibrin carrier to help repair eye damage.
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February 2017 in “Archives of Medical Science” Finasteride treatment changes Cx43 in rat testes, possibly causing fertility issues.
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September 2023 in “Curēus” Topical spironolactone may help treat ocular graft-versus-host disease with minimal side effects.
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January 2020 in “BioMed Research International” Phaeodactylum tricornutum extract helps hair follicle cells grow by activating the ERK1/2 pathway.
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August 2019 in “Journal of skin and stem cell” The study concludes that regulating apoptosis could lead to new treatments for various skin and hair conditions.
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May 2019 in “PubMed” Oral finasteride and dutasteride may negatively affect erectile function in rats.
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September 2017 in “Archives of Medical Science” Finasteride affects offspring's antioxidant enzymes in epididymis, possibly disrupting sperm maturation.