research Protoporphyrin IX: the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
Protoporphyrin IX is useful in cancer treatment but can cause health problems if not properly regulated.
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research Regulatory Roles of Cytokinins and Cytokinin Signaling in Response to Potassium Deficiency in Arabidopsis
Reduced cytokinin levels help plants adapt to low potassium by increasing root hair growth and potassium uptake.
research Reactive keratin derivatives: A promising strategy for covalent binding to hair
Modified keratin binds better to hair, especially bleached hair.
research Charge density alterations in human hair fibers: an investigation using electrostatic force microscopy
The study found that a polymer treatment changes the charge on hair surfaces, making bleached hair smoother and less porous.
research Development of Novel Indole-Based Bifunctional Aldose Reductase Inhibitors/Antioxidants as Promising Drugs for the Treatment of Diabetic Complications
New indole-based compounds, particularly cemtirestat, show promise as dual-function drugs for diabetic complications.
research The multiple uses of azelaic acid in dermatology: mechanism of action, preparations, and potential therapeutic applications
Azelaic acid treats acne, rosacea, and hyperpigmentation with minimal side effects.
research Liposomes in cosmeceutics
Liposomes could improve how skin care products work but are costly and not very stable.
research Microflora and grease fleece of normal and felted wool sheep of Ukrainian Carpathian Mountain breed
Felted wool in these sheep has more sweat and bacteria, altering its fatty acids and making it more prone to felting.
research CD80 on skin stem cells promotes local expansion of regulatory T cells upon injury to orchestrate repair within an inflammatory environment
CD80 on skin stem cells helps expand Treg cells to aid wound healing.
research Strategies for improved hair binding: Keratin fractions and the impact of cationic substructures
Certain treatments can increase protein binding to natural hair but are less effective on permed hair.
research Hyaluronic acid-FGF2-derived peptide bioconjugates for suppression of FGFR2 and AR simultaneously as an acne antagonist
The new anti-acne treatment HA-P5 effectively reduces acne by targeting two key receptors and avoids an enzyme that can hinder treatment.
research Empagliflozin targeting STAT3/Akt/Nrf2 axis promoting diabetic wound healing in rat model
Empagliflozin helps heal diabetic wounds in rats by reducing inflammation and oxidative stress.
research Scanning electron microscopes/silicon drift detector-energy dispersive spectroscopy: An analytical tool to identify waterborne microminerals pickup in human scalp hair cuticle due to water quality
The method can identify minerals in hair from water, and using coconut oil or conditioner can prevent mineral buildup.
research Melatonin Modulates Tomato Root Morphology by Regulating Key Genes and Endogenous Hormones
Melatonin improves tomato root growth and plant health at certain levels by affecting genes and hormones but can damage roots at high levels.
research Remodeling of Root Growth Under Combined Arsenic and Hypoxia Stress Is Linked to Nutrient Deprivation
Combined arsenic and low oxygen stress alters root growth to help plants absorb nutrients.
research Formulation and optimization of folate-bovine serum albumin-coated ethoniosomes of pterostilbene as a targeted drug delivery system for lung cancer: In vitro and in vivo demonstrations
The new drug delivery system effectively targets lung cancer cells.
research Microneedles as an Emerging Platform for Transdermal Delivery of Phytochemicals
Microneedles improve delivery of plant-based compounds through the skin, aiding treatments for hair loss, cancer, and wounds.
research Metallic elements combine with herbal compounds upload in microneedles to promote wound healing: a review
Combining metals and herbs in microneedles can improve wound healing.
research Lung-Targeted Delivery of Cepharanthine by an Erythrocyte-Anchoring Strategy for the Treatment of Acute Lung Injury
Erythrocyte-anchored nanoparticles improved Cepharanthine delivery and effectiveness for treating acute lung injury.
research Induction of ferroptosis by natural products in non-small cell lung cancer: a comprehensive systematic review
Natural products may help treat Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer by causing cancer cell death through ferroptosis.
research Water extract of cacumen platycladi promotes hair growth through the Akt/GSK3β/β-catenin signaling pathway
Water extract of Cacumen Platycladi helps hair growth by activating specific cell pathways.
research Methodologies to Evaluate the Hair Follicle-Targeted Drug Delivery Provided by Nanoparticles
Nanoparticle-based drug delivery to hair follicles is more effective when tested under conditions that match skin behavior.
research Aromatic plants as cosmeceuticals: benefits and applications for skin health
Aromatic plants can naturally help prevent skin aging and improve skin health.
research Gray Hair and Hair Strengthening: A Professional Guide for Hairdressers and Colorists
Gray hair requires special coloring techniques and care to maintain quality and strength.
research Mechanism of traditional Chinese medicine in the treatment of ischemic stroke by intervening ferroptosis pathway based on molecular target prediction and bioinformatics
Traditional Chinese medicine may help treat ischemic stroke by targeting specific genes and pathways.
research Antioxidants in dermatology
Antioxidants can benefit skin health but should be used carefully to avoid negative effects.
research Enzyme-triggered on-demand release of a H2O2-self-supplying CuO2@Fe3O4 nanoagent for enhanced chemodyamic antimicrobial therapy and wound healing
A new nanoagent effectively kills bacteria and speeds up wound healing.
research Intrinsic activation of cell growth and differentiation in ex vivo cultured human hair follicles by a transient endogenous production of ROS
Temporary ROS production in cultured human hair follicles promotes growth and stem cell activation.
research Heme Oxygenase and the Skin in Health and Disease
HO-1 helps skin health and healing but can worsen melanoma; it's a potential treatment target for skin diseases.
research Hair Graying as an Evolutionary Checkpoint against Malignancy: a Stem Cell Perspective
Hair graying may help prevent cancer by protecting stem cells.