Researchers made a mouse model with curly hair and hair loss by editing a gene.
April 2021 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Early-stage skin substitutes improve wound healing and skin structure.
December 2020 in “한국인그리에학회지” Astringent persimmon fruit extract may help increase hair length and coverage without increasing the number of hair follicles.
April 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Lymphoid-specific helicase (Lsh) is crucial for skin growth, change, and healing after injury.
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May 2007 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences” Vitamin D receptor is crucial for normal hair growth and preventing hair loss.
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February 2012 in “Developmental biology” Sostdc1 controls the size and number of hair and mammary gland structures.
May 2017 in “The journal of immunology/The Journal of immunology” Patients with certain FoxN1 gene mutations have severe immune issues but normal skin and hair.
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April 2021 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy” A special membrane with cell particles helps heal diabetic wounds faster.
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January 2008 in “PloS one” Vitamin D receptor helps control hair growth and could be used to treat certain skin tumors.
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December 2015 in “The Journal of Cell Biology” Keratin is crucial for skin barrier formation and affects mitochondrial function.
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July 2003 in “Journal of biological chemistry/The Journal of biological chemistry” EGF controls hair growth by regulating hair follicles' growth phases.
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May 1997 in “Veterinary Pathology” The angora mouse mutation causes long hair and hair defects due to a gene deletion.
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February 2013 in “The Anatomical Record” Mouse nails are similar to human nails, making them useful for studying nail diseases.
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October 2021 in “Journal of Nanobiotechnology” HPDAlR nanoparticles greatly improve skin wound healing without toxicity.
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July 2007 in “Journal of cell science” Miz1 is essential for proper hair structure and growth.
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July 2023 in “International Journal of Nanomedicine” The microneedle system shows promise for non-invasive brain drug delivery.
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June 2011 in “Molecular Medicine” Progesterone significantly reduces neuroblastoma tumor growth without harming healthy cells.
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June 2016 in “FEBS Journal” Boosting β-catenin signaling in certain skin cells can enhance hair growth.
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July 2004 in “Apmis” Fluorescent proteins help visualize and understand tumor blood vessel growth.
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December 2021 in “Journal of Integrative Neuroscience” miR-325-3p can slow down brain tumor growth by targeting FOXM1.
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March 2017 in “Oncotarget” SOCS3 treatment can prevent hair loss by stopping harmful immune responses.
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April 2011 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” A3B5 can reduce skin pigmentation and slow melanoma growth.
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April 2021 in “Heliyon” Pomegranate leaf extract may help with hair growth, dandruff, and lice.
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September 2014 in “BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine” Tanshinone IIA helps protect skin tissue from low oxygen damage by boosting certain cell markers.
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April 2022 in “Journal of Bioscience and Bioengineering” Activating the PI3K/Akt pathway improves hair growth by human dermal papilla cells in hair beads.
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January 2021 in “Advances in Traditional Medicine” Kombucha black tea with MSM can effectively promote hair growth and is a natural alternative for hair loss treatment.
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June 2022 in “Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research” This study investigated the effects of Wedelolactone (WDL), a compound from the Wedelia chinensis plant, on particle-induced osteolysis using a mice model with 32 subjects. The study found that bone mineral density (BMD) significantly improved in the 8-week WDL group compared to the vehicle group, although there was no significant difference in bone volume/tissue volume (BV/TV) and trabecular bone thickness (Tb.Th) between the 4-week and 8-week treatments. Additionally, osteoclast numbers were lower in the 4-week WDL group compared to the vehicle group. The findings suggested that oral administration of WDL could reduce the severity of osteolysis without adverse effects, indicating its potential as a promising alternative to pharmaceuticals for reducing osteolysis with fewer side effects. However, limitations included the use of a flat bone model and the need for further research to explore inflammatory markers and refine the treatment approach.
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May 2024 in “European journal of medical research” A special medium from stem cells significantly boosts hair growth and could help treat hair loss.
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November 2024 in “EMBO Reports” Deleting Gpr54 speeds up hair growth and regeneration.
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February 2022 in “Journal of Ayurveda and integrative medicine” Blumea eriantha DC extract shows strong potential for promoting hair growth.