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May 2018 in “Nutrition and Cancer” Certain spices may help prevent and treat skin cancer, but more human trials are needed.
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December 2017 in “Chemosphere” Bisphenol-A (BPA) increases connections between brain cells and boosts their activity, but it blocks the effects of a male hormone on brain cell plasticity.
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January 2022 in “Theranostics” Collagen XVII is important for skin aging and wound healing.
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July 2020 in “Experimental Dermatology” Topical L-thyroxine may help with wound healing and hair growth but should be used short-term due to potential risks.
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January 2019 in “Postepy Dermatologii I Alergologii” The skin acts like an endocrine organ, making hormones that affect skin diseases and respond to stress.
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July 2018 in “Current Pharmaceutical Design” HO-1 helps skin health and healing but can worsen melanoma; it's a potential treatment target for skin diseases.
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October 2011 in “Journal of proteomics” Taxol damages hair growth cells, causing hair loss.
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August 2020 in “PLOS Computational Biology” A machine learning model called CATNIP can predict new uses for existing drugs, like using antidepressants for Parkinson's disease and a thyroid cancer drug for diabetes.
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February 2013 in “Central European Journal of Biology” Melanocytes are diverse cells important for pigmentation and skin health, influenced by genetics and environment.
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September 2019 in “Journal of Cellular Physiology” Akt2 protein is essential for normal cell division in early mouse embryos.
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February 2012 in “American Journal of Animal and Veterinary Sciences” Growth factors are crucial for hair follicle growth and development.
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April 2010 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Laminin-511 may help promote hair growth, while laminin-332 does not affect hair loss.
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January 2021 in “iScience” Using a combination of specific cell cycle regulators is better for safely keeping hair root cells alive indefinitely compared to cancer-related methods.
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November 2023 in “Frontiers in immunology” New treatments targeting T-cell pathways are needed for better alopecia areata management.
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January 2021 in “Journal of Clinical Medical Research” c-Kit is important for heart regeneration and cancer development.
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October 2013 in “Springer eBooks” Melatonin receptors, found in many body parts, can help treat various diseases like depression and diabetes due to their effects on inflammation, tumor progression, sleep disorders, and body mass regulation.
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January 2024 in “Signal transduction and targeted therapy” Lymphatic vessels are essential for health and can be targeted to treat various diseases.
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November 2023 in “Frontiers in cell and developmental biology” Melanocytes are important for skin and hair color and protect the skin from UV damage.
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January 2023 in “International journal of biological sciences” Gray hair can potentially be reversed, leading to new treatments.
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November 2012 in “InTech eBooks” The document concludes that sex hormones are crucial for mammalian reproduction, health, and behavior, and require more research for therapeutic use.
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May 2011 in “Harper's Textbook of Pediatric Dermatology” Acne is a common skin condition linked to diet, hormones, and genetics, and early treatment can prevent scarring.
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March 2024 in “Signal transduction and targeted therapy” NF-κB signaling is crucial in many diseases and can be targeted for new treatments.
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April 2023 in “African Scientific Reports” Natural compounds can lighten skin by reducing melanin.
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May 2017 in “InTech eBooks” Hair loss in Androgenetic alopecia (AGA) is due to altered cell sensitivity to hormones, not increased hormone levels. Hair growth periods shorten over time, causing hair to become thinner and shorter. This is linked to miscommunication between cell pathways in hair follicles. There's also a change in gene expression related to blood vessels and cell growth in balding hair follicles. The exact molecular causes of AGA are still unclear.
January 2026 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” Wedelolactone may help treat inflammation, infections, cancer, bone loss, and organ damage.
January 2026 in “Frontiers in Cellular Neuroscience” Neurosteroids like neuro-estrogen and neuro-androgen are crucial for brain function and can improve cognition and protect against aging-related decline.
Certain plasma proteins and genes are linked to obstructive sleep apnea, suggesting potential new treatments.
April 2025 in “Cellular and Molecular Biology” Human dermal stem/progenitor cells can divide and differentiate more than hair follicle dermal papilla cells.
January 2025 in “Journal of Medical Biochemistry” Superoxide dismutases help balance cell stress and may aid cancer treatment.
December 2024 in “Deleted Journal” New therapies show promise for wound healing, but more research is needed for safe, affordable options.