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March 1998 in “Journal of bone and mineral research” The vitamin D receptor is crucial for bone health and affects various body systems, with mutations potentially leading to disease.
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August 2006 in “Pharmacology, Biochemistry and Behavior” Certain steroids in the brain affect mood and symptoms of depression, and treatments targeting these steroids show promise for improving these symptoms.
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October 2012 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” The document concludes that mouse models are crucial for studying hair biology and that all mutant mice may have hair growth abnormalities that require detailed analysis to identify.
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July 2013 in “Pharmacological Reviews” Regenerative pharmacology, which combines drugs with regenerative medicine, shows promise for repairing damaged body parts and needs more interdisciplinary research.
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May 2020 in “Cells” Substance from human umbilical cord blood cells promotes hair growth.
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March 2020 in “Frontiers in Neuroendocrinology” The enzymes 5α-reductase and 3α/β-hydroxysteroid oxidoreductase help create brain-active substances from progesterone and testosterone, which could be used for treatment, but more research is needed to ensure their safety and effectiveness.
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July 2025 in “Frontiers in Endocrinology” ApoBDs, once seen as waste, are now viewed as potential tools for disease treatment and tissue repair.
January 2026 in “Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical and Clinical Research” Umbilical cord and cord blood stem cells are promising for treating chronic diseases due to their versatility and ethical acceptability.
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October 2011 in “Clinics in Dermatology” New chemotherapy drugs cause skin side effects, but treatments like minocycline and tetracycline can help reduce them.
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February 2018 in “npj Regenerative Medicine” Understanding different species' regeneration can improve mammalian healing.
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July 2006 in “Endocrine Reviews” Estrogens significantly influence hair growth by interacting with receptors in hair follicles and may help regulate the hair growth cycle.
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August 2025 in “Signal Transduction and Targeted Therapy” Extracellular vesicles show promise for treating diseases but face challenges in development and regulation.
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February 2019 in “Journal of neurochemistry” Sex hormones affect brain injury differently in males and females.
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June 2022 in “Journal of Yeungnam Medical Science” PRP may help reduce musculoskeletal pain, but its effectiveness is still uncertain.
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June 2018 in “Journal of Neuroinflammation” Procyanidins from grape seeds reduce nerve pain by blocking specific proteins and inflammation.
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December 2019 in “Steroids” Finasteride and dutasteride reduce neurosteroid production, possibly helping treat glioblastoma.
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May 2021 in “Marine Drugs” PDRN, derived from salmon sperm, shows promise in healing wounds, reducing inflammation, and regenerating tissues, but more research is needed to understand its mechanisms and improve its use.
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September 2021 in “The International Journal of Developmental Biology” Liposomal carriers can improve tissue regeneration by stabilizing and retaining growth factors.
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February 2016 in “Current Medicinal Chemistry” New treatments for prostate cancer and BPH show promise, including novel compounds that target hormone synthesis and response.
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January 2024 in “American Journal of Translational Research” Gut bacteria affect female reproductive health and may help diagnose and treat related diseases.
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April 2021 in “Biomedicines” The engineered skin substitute helped grow skin with hair on mice.
April 2026 in “npj Regenerative Medicine” Melanocyte stem cells in hair follicles are key to understanding and potentially preventing hair graying.
February 2026 in “Journal of Integrative Neuroscience” NGF-modified hair follicle stem cells may help treat Alzheimer's by improving brain function and reducing harmful proteins.
February 2026 in “International Journal of Recent Surgical and Medical Sciences” Human exosomes are effective for targeted treatments but face scalability issues, while plant exosomes are cost-effective for cosmetics.
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May 2020 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Hair follicle stem cells may help treat strokes.
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November 2014 in “Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science” A natural steroid in the body may protect against eye damage in glaucoma.
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January 2025 in “Pharmaceutical Research” Angelica gigas Nakai root extracts may help with cancer, pain, memory loss, and metabolic issues.
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June 2013 in “Stem Cells Translational Medicine” New methods for skin and nerve regeneration can improve healing and feeling after burns.
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November 2009 in “General and Comparative Endocrinology” Fadrozole and finasteride change gene expression related to sex hormones and thyroid hormones in frog larvae development.