October 2024 in “Frontiers in Oncology” Keratin 18 helps diagnose and predict cancer progression and affects cancer growth and spread.
September 2024 in “Oncology Advances” Medicinal plants have potential as alternative cancer treatments due to their ability to target and kill cancer cells.
January 2024 in “Editora Científica Digital eBooks” Fotobiomodulação uses light to help heal tissues and reduce inflammation.
July 2025 in “International Journal of Allied Medical Sciences and Clinical Research” Eclipta prostrata is a medicinal herb with potential health benefits for various conditions and could be used in modern medicine.
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November 2009 in “The FASEB Journal” Calreticulin has roles in healing, immune response, and disease beyond its known functions in the endoplasmic reticulum.
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March 2019 in “Cell Stem Cell” Certain immune cells in the skin release a protein that stops hair growth by keeping hair stem cells inactive.
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October 2008 in “Expert Review of Dermatology” EGF receptor is crucial for skin health and its inhibitors can cause skin rashes.
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May 2018 in “EMBO journal” Phosphorylation controls TFEB's location in the cell, affecting cell metabolism and stress response.
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April 2013 in “PLoS ONE” Thymosin Beta 4 helps human dental pulp cells develop into tooth-forming cells, suggesting it could aid dental regeneration.
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July 2015 in “Molecular Medicine Reports” Lysophosphatidic acid boosts stem cell growth and movement by creating reactive oxygen species.
January 2026 in “Current Issues in Molecular Biology” FGF-7 helps hair grow by activating hair follicles and is a promising target for hair loss treatments.
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June 2020 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” HNG helps hair grow by keeping hair in the growth phase longer.
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September 2014 in “Hormones” Metformin may help treat neuroendocrine tumors.
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January 2025 in “Regenerative Biomaterials” Exosomes from Pinctada martensii mucus can safely reduce melanin production, offering a new treatment for skin pigment issues.
January 2026 in “Pharmaceutics” New drug delivery systems show promise in effectively treating pathological scars.
September 2025 in “PubMed” Mechanical stimulation and new therapies show promise for hair regrowth.
July 2025 in “ACS Pharmacology & Translational Science” Maslinic acid from olive extracts promotes hair growth like minoxidil.
May 2026 in “Frontiers in Endocrinology” Exposure to particulate matter worsens postpartum hair loss by affecting inflammation and cell death pathways.
Polygonum multiflorum, especially emodin, may help treat hair loss by targeting specific proteins, offering a new approach beyond traditional therapies.
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December 2011 in “Stem Cells and Development” NADPH oxidase 4 is key for stem cell activity and growth under low oxygen.
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December 2024 in “Neural Regeneration Research” Exosome therapy could revolutionize stroke treatment, but more research is needed for human use.
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July 2025 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Targeting amphiregulin may improve treatment for fibrosis and cancer.
June 2026 in “Preprints.org” Atorvastatin in a keratin hydrogel may help treat skin scars effectively.
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April 2015 in “Cell” Plucking some hairs can trigger nearby unplucked hairs to grow back more due to a collective response.
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January 2023 in “Genes & Diseases” Repurposing existing drugs and using micronutrients may effectively target cancer stem cells and improve cancer treatment.
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December 2023 in “Bioengineering & Translational Medicine” Fibroblast and endothelial cell interactions are crucial in forming hypertrophic scars.
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June 2022 in “Frontiers in Nutrition” Fermented mushroom extract reduces intestinal inflammation in mice.
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December 2021 in “International journal of molecular sciences” Growth hormone levels affect hair growth and loss, with too much causing excess hair and too little leading to hair loss.
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September 2015 in “Drug Design Development and Therapy” AD198 is more effective than doxorubicin in stopping certain dog cancer cells.
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August 2024 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Promising treatments for EBS include anti-inflammatory drugs, antibiotics, creams, mTOR inhibitors, and gene editing, but more trials are needed.