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April 2021 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Leontopodium alpinum extract may help reduce hair shedding by keeping hair in the growth phase longer.
December 2019 in “University of Malaya Students Repository” Mimosine from Leucaena leucocephala can enhance biodiesel stability.
January 2018 in “Springer eBooks” Lasers are less favored for hair transplant surgery but show promise for hair growth in controlled trials.
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September 2006 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” Outpatient aesthetic and reconstructive surgeries are about equally profitable in Academic Health Centers and Ambulatory Surgery Centers when time is considered, but dedicated surgery centers are generally more profitable.
September 2006 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” The SGAP flap effectively treats large sacral pressure sores with good results and minimal complications.
January 2023 in “Research Square (Research Square)” IGF2BP3 gene is up-regulated in keloid patients, suggesting potential targets for treatment.
June 2011 in “CRC Press eBooks” Low-Level Laser Therapy can stimulate healing and cell function, potentially leading to wider medical use.
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April 2013 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Low-level light therapy safely improves hair growth and thickness for androgenetic alopecia.
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April 2009 in “Seminars in Cell & Developmental Biology” The immune system plays a key role in tissue repair, affecting both healing quality and regenerative ability.
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May 2006 in “Developmental Dynamics” Jumonji genes are important for development and their mutations can cause abnormalities, especially in the heart and brain.
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August 2019 in “Cells” The WNT signaling pathway is important in many diseases and targeting it could offer new treatments.
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November 2014 in “Biological Reviews” The telogen phase of hair growth is active and important for preparing hair follicles for regeneration, not just a resting stage.
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May 2020 in “Nature Communications” Adult fibroblasts help heart cells mature and improve heart function.
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November 2012 in “Journal of the National Cancer Institute” The tumor suppressor gene FLCN affects mitochondrial function and energy use in cells.
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November 2012 in “PloS one” The protein folliculin, involved in a rare disease, works with another protein to control how cells stick together and their organization, and changes in this interaction can lead to disease symptoms.
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February 2021 in “PLoS Computational Biology” Securinine and ajmaline may effectively treat liver cancer, with securinine being less toxic to normal cells.
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January 2011 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” Stem cells have great potential for improving wound healing, but more research is needed to find the best types and ways to use them.
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October 2024 in “Nature Communications” A new wearable LED device helps heal chronic infected wounds at home.
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March 2013 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Human hair follicle stem cells show signs of low oxygen levels, which may be important for hair growth and preventing baldness.
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June 2012 in “PLOS ONE” Cholesterol-related compounds can stop hair growth and cause inflammation in a type of scarring hair loss.
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February 2016 in “American Journal of Pathology” The genes OVOL1 and OVOL2 are important for hair growth and may be involved in a type of skin tumor.
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April 2022 in “Frontiers in bioengineering and biotechnology” Gelatin microspheres with stem cells speed up healing in diabetic wounds.
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April 2022 in “PLoS ONE” Certain microRNAs found in normal cells can effectively suppress various cancers.
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January 2016 in “Annals of Dermatology” Green tea component EGCG may help prevent hair loss by changing microRNA levels in certain scalp cells.
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May 2023 in “npj Regenerative Medicine” Macrophages help maintain mammary stem cells and tissue balance through specific signaling pathways.
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June 2020 in “Applied Materials Today” The SA-MS hydrogel is a promising material for improving wound healing and skin regeneration in diseases like diabetes and skin cancer.
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August 2018 in “Journal of Molecular and Cellular Cardiology” Finasteride improves heart function and repairs damage after heart attack in mice.
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March 2021 in “Molecules” Cedrol Nanoemulsion was found to be more effective at promoting hair growth than traditional treatments and had better bioavailability.