January 2023 in “Biomaterials Science” Certain genes are more active during wound healing in axolotl and Acomys, which could help develop materials that improve human wound healing and regeneration.
April 2026 in “Trends in biotechnology” Nanozymes have potential for medical use but face challenges like safety and regulation.
January 2022 in “Turk Dermatoloji Dergisi” Topical procyanidin B2 significantly increases hair count and is a safe treatment for male pattern baldness.
226 citations
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May 2004 in “Journal of Biological Chemistry” Collagen XXII is a marker for tissue junctions, aiding in structural integrity and found in muscles, heart, skin, and arthritic joints.
114 citations
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August 2002 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Alopecia areata is caused by an immune response, and targeting immune cells might help treat it.
91 citations
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December 2000 in “The journal of cell biology/The Journal of cell biology” Scientists successfully created mouse hair proteins in the lab, which are stable and similar to natural hair.
28 citations
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September 1998 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Two distinct caspases in human skin help with cell death and skin formation.
5 citations
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April 2020 in “Journal of Mind and Medical Sciences” The new device improves surgical accuracy by using a special dye and camera to see inside tissues.
8 citations
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January 2001 in “Methods in enzymology on CD-ROM/Methods in enzymology” Oligomeric procyanidins may help hair grow by affecting cell growth and the hair growth cycle.
14 citations
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February 2011 in “Experimental dermatology” A protein called COMP is part of the connective tissue in normal human hair follicles and may be important for hair health.
13 citations
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January 2002 in “Biological chemistry” Different conditions affect how hair proteins assemble, and certain mutations can change their structure.
11 citations
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November 2021 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” Genetic risk factors for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome can affect men too, not just women.
12 citations
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November 2024 in “Journal of Ovarian Research” Certain inflammatory factors may increase or decrease the risk of developing PCOS.
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August 2014 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” The research suggests that the global distribution of PCOS is likely due to historical human migration and that genes affecting PCOS may have different impacts on males and females.
PCOS involves genetic and immune factors, especially T cells, affecting its development.
6 citations
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March 2024 in “Journal of Clinical Laboratory Analysis” Certain genetic variations in IGF2BP2 and IGFBP3 are linked to a higher risk of PCOS.
January 2026 in “Scientific Reports” PCOS involves immune and genetic factors, with key roles for T cells and specific genes.
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October 2010 in “Gynecological Endocrinology” Relatives of women with PCOS symptoms are more likely to have similar health issues.
13 citations
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December 2020 in “PLoS ONE” Genetic factors influence growth and brain development in children.
April 2019 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature” PCOS shares similar genetic traits across different diagnosis criteria and is linked to other health conditions.
39 citations
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September 2012 in “Human Reproduction” Certain genetic variations in the SHBG gene are linked to an increased or decreased risk of PCOS in Mediterranean women.
July 2023 in “Journal of Biomedical Science” Different people show different symptoms for genetic diseases because of how sensitive their bodies are to small changes in important factors.
179 citations
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July 2005 in “Human Reproduction Update” PCOS is influenced by both genes and environment, but its exact genetic cause is still unclear.
36 citations
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March 2019 in “European Journal of Human Genetics” The research found genetic differences in identical twins that could explain why one twin has a disease while the other does not.
2 citations
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April 2020 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” The new method found new shared genetic areas linked to both Type 2 Diabetes and Prostate Cancer.
11 citations
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April 2019 in “Bioscience Reports” Certain genetic variations in the RAB5B gene are linked to a higher risk of polycystic ovary syndrome in Chinese Han women.
August 2023 in “Frontiers in Endocrinology” Mutations in mitochondrial DNA might significantly contribute to the development of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome.
5 citations
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January 2020 in “Bioscience Reports” Certain changes in the VEGF gene can increase or decrease the risk of polycystic ovary syndrome.
308 citations
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December 2018 in “PLOS Genetics” The research found that PCOS has common genetic factors regardless of how it is diagnosed and is linked to metabolic and reproductive issues.
Genetic factors in PCOS are complex, with potential influences from the MC4R gene.