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November 2020 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Found microRNA differences in hair cells, suggesting potential treatment targets for hair loss.
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February 2016 in “Current Medicinal Chemistry” New treatments for prostate cancer and BPH show promise, including novel compounds that target hormone synthesis and response.
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March 2019 in “Immunity” The document concludes that the skin's immune system is complex, involving interactions with hair follicles, nerves, and microbes, and can protect or cause disease, offering targets for new treatments.
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August 2018 in “Biochimica and biophysica acta. Molecular and cell biology of lipids” Different sPLA2 enzymes affect immunity, skin and hair health, reproduction, and may be potential targets for therapy.
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July 2021 in “Pharmaceutics” Ruxolitinib cream effectively targets and treats inflammatory skin diseases.
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January 2024 in “Medical Principles and Practice” IGFBP5 may be a potential target for Parkinson's treatment by reducing neuron death.
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July 2022 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Tight junctions help control skin shedding and may be targets for treating certain skin conditions.
Pygo2 is important for early growth and progression of intestinal tumors, and could be a target for treating cancers with certain mutations.
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January 2005 in “The FASEB journal” Human skin can make serotonin and melatonin, which help protect and maintain it.
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