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February 2013 in “Science Signaling” Mitochondrial reactive oxygen species are essential for skin and hair development.
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December 2017 in “Pigment cell & melanoma research” Melasma is now considered a skin aging disorder caused by sun exposure in people with a genetic tendency, which impacts treatment and prevention approaches.
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October 2011 in “Development” Activating a protein called β-catenin in adult skin can make it behave like young skin, potentially helping with skin aging and hair loss.
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November 2020 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” Jujube fruit may help prevent anemia by boosting blood production.
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June 2015 in “Kidney International” Disrupting the Flcn gene in mice causes early kidney cysts and tumors, which can be treated with rapamycin.
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June 2025 in “Journal of Extracellular Vesicles” Standardized guidelines are needed to improve drug-loaded extracellular vesicle purification.
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January 2021 in “Mediators of Inflammation” 15d‐PGJ2 cream protects against UVB-induced skin damage in mice.