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February 2023 in “BMC women's health” Birth control pills change the activity of certain inflammation and blood clotting genes in women with PCOS.
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December 1998 in “The Journal of Dermatology” Manipulating the catagen and telogen phases of hair growth could lead to treatments for hair disorders.
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June 2005 in “Expert Opinion on Therapeutic Targets” Oestrogens help maintain healthy skin, heal wounds, and may protect against skin aging and cancer.
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March 2019 in “Journal of immunology research” Valproic Acid could potentially be used to treat immune-related conditions due to its ability to modify immune cell functions.
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December 2021 in “Frontiers in cell and developmental biology” The research identified genes that explain why some sheep have curly wool and others have straight wool.
April 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Targeted siRNA therapy may be a promising treatment for KID syndrome by reducing mutant gene expression and improving cell communication.
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March 2016 in “BBA clinical” Increased Toll-like receptors in blood cells may contribute to alopecia areata and could be a target for new treatments.
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February 2007 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Adenosine may promote hair growth by increasing FGF-7 levels in dermal papilla cells.
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October 2021 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” Carriers of a specific gene mutation have subtle skin changes without visible symptoms.
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February 2019 in “The New England Journal of Medicine” Mutations in the PADI3 gene are linked to a higher risk of scarring hair loss in women of African descent.
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February 2005 in “Journal of biological chemistry/The Journal of biological chemistry” The ZIP7 gene helps control zinc levels in cells by moving zinc from the Golgi apparatus to the cytoplasm.
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November 2007 in “Journal of Biological Chemistry” Ku80 is a key receptor for Thymosin β4, affecting cell migration and wound healing.
March 2026 in “Akdeniz Medical Journal” Exosomes show promise for treating skin conditions and improving cosmetic skin health.
June 2018 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” UV radiation may cause DNA changes in skin, certain UVB therapy helps psoriasis, a new gene mutation is linked to mild piebaldism, different immune cells affect psoriasis, a drug promotes hair growth, and some cancer drugs could treat skin barrier issues.
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September 2025 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” Small extracellular vesicles can help diagnose and manage sepsis.
February 2026 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” 3-Hydroxypropionic acid may help treat hair loss by promoting hair growth in cells.
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July 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Immune cells boost stem cell activity in hairy moles, causing more hair growth.
April 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” MEK and BRAF inhibitors increase sebum production and accumulation, which could cause acne-like side effects.
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March 2013 in “Gene” Signaling pathways are crucial for hair growth in goats.
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August 2006 in “Critical Reviews in Plant Sciences” The tropical legume Sesbania rostrata can form nodules in waterlogged conditions using a different method that involves plant hormones and specific genes.
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August 2024 in “Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine” Collagen-heparin-FGF2-VEGF scaffolds can improve skin healing.
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April 1978 in “Genetics Research” Mice with the ab gene have abnormal sebaceous gland development, affecting sebum production.
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August 2003 in “Steroids” Hirsute women have lower type 2 17β-HSD enzyme levels, which improve with treatment.
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June 2010 in “Genes and Immunity” Blood tests can help understand the genetic differences in people with alopecia areata, including how severe it is and if it's inherited.
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March 2019 in “Dermatologic surgery” Chilled ATPv-supplemented saline best preserves hair grafts' key genes.
September 2024 in “Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association” A 589 nm laser increases IL-2 and IFN-y gene expression in human T-cells.
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November 1998 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” S100A3 protein is crucial for hair shaft formation in mice.