291 citations
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April 2010 in “Gastroenterology” Certain proteins, Lgr5 and Lgr6, are important markers of adult stem cells and are involved in tissue repair and cancer development.
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January 2020 in “Experimental Dermatology” Immune cells affect hair growth and could lead to new hair loss treatments.
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October 2010 in “Epilepsy Currents” Altered metabolism can help control seizures by changing brain signaling and energy use, suggesting new treatments for epilepsy.
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January 2020 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Some natural compounds may help overcome drug resistance in certain cancers, but more research is needed.
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October 2012 in “Current Opinion in Endocrinology, Diabetes and Obesity” Thyroid hormones are important for skin health and might help treat skin diseases, but more research is needed to understand their effects fully.
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December 2022 in “Skin Research and Technology” Reduced Sonic hedgehog signaling leads to increased HPV replication and wart formation.
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March 2021 in “Frontiers in Neurology” The posterior cerebellum helps maintain balance by adapting to sensory inputs and self-motion.
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December 2018 in “International journal of environmental research and public health/International journal of environmental research and public health” EGCG may help treat alopecia areata by blocking certain immune responses and reducing specific harmful immune cells.
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September 2017 in “Springer eBooks” Certain supplements, like whey protein isolate and growth hormones, can worsen hair loss.
May 2025 in “Antioxidants” Natural products show promise for treating diseases but need more research to understand and use them effectively.
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September 2006 in “American Journal Of Pathology” Odontogenic keratocysts are caused by abnormal Hedgehog signaling and can lead to tooth and bone issues.
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May 2025 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy” Extracellular vesicles can both worsen and help treat age-related diseases and are useful for early diagnosis.
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April 2022 in “Biomedicine & pharmacotherapy” Using three different drugs together may better treat eye diseases like glaucoma and macular degeneration.
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August 2024 in “Polish Journal of Environmental Studies” Air pollution can damage hair and scalp, causing hair loss and inflammation.
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56 citations
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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.
214 citations
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April 2017 in “Cell” Different small areas within hair follicles send specific signals that control what type of cells stem cells become.
53 citations
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November 2014 in “International Journal of Oncology” Wedelolactone may help prevent bone damage in breast cancer by blocking certain cell signals.
37 citations
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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.
35 citations
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June 2012 in “PloS one” Keratin 15 expression in skin cells is regulated by two mechanisms involving PKC/AP-1 and FOXM1.
29 citations
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December 2022 in “Journal of Nanobiotechnology” Stem cell vesicles reduced eczema symptoms in mice safely.
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April 2021 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” New hair follicles could be created to treat hair loss.
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March 2016 in “Development Growth & Differentiation” Scientists created feather buds in lab-grown chick skin using specific cell interactions.
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September 2024 in “PLANT PHYSIOLOGY” RALF22 is essential for root hair growth in response to fungal emissions in Arabidopsis.
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January 2021 in “FEBS open bio” Camellia japonica extract may improve scalp health and promote hair growth.
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November 2011 in “British journal of pharmacology” Enzymes are classified into six types and are essential for many biological processes, with only a few targeted by drugs.
June 2026 in “Preprints.org” Atorvastatin in a keratin hydrogel may help treat skin scars effectively.
December 2024 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy” ZO-1 helps hair follicle stem cells renew better by changing their structure.