September 2016 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” The protein aPKCλ is crucial for keeping hair follicle stem cells inactive and for hair growth and regeneration.
January 2020 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Semecarpus anacardium leaf extracts may offer safe, effective cancer treatment alternatives.
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May 2007 in “The FASEB journal” Human hair follicles produce and respond to erythropoietin, helping protect against stress.
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June 2017 in “Neuropharmacology” Increasing TSPO in the brain reduces anxiety and depression.
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June 2017 in “Stem cell reports” PTEN helps control the number and health of skin stem cells by working with the protein BMAL1.
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April 2017 in “Molecular Medicine Reports” Blocking autophagy increases survival of inner ear hair cells exposed to gentamicin.
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January 2024 in “Medicine” Taohong Siwu Decoction may help treat deep vein thrombosis by reducing inflammation.
August 2019 in “Journal of Invertebrate Pathology” Thymosin beta 4 protects cells from damage by blocking a harmful microRNA and boosting a protective gene.
November 2025 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” CD25+ CD4+ Tregs and certain plasma proteins are linked to hair loss.
The KRTAP36-2 gene in sheep affects wool yield.
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November 2008 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Cystatin M/E helps in the final stages of hair and nail formation by controlling certain enzymes.
September 2023 in “HAL (Le Centre pour la Communication Scientifique Directe)” Peptide nanoparticles can effectively deliver CRISPR-Cas9 to target KRAS mutations in cancer.
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November 2023 in “BMC chemistry” Tadalafil and Finasteride may help treat aggressive melanoma.
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May 2020 in “Biomolecules” Spironolactone, a heart and liver drug, has new uses including cancer treatment, viral infection prevention, and skin condition improvement.
March 2025 in “Jurnal Farmamedika (Pharmamedica Journal)” Procyanidin from Indonesian spices may help heal diabetic wounds.
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April 2020 in “Conicet” PRX01, PRX44, and PRX73 affect root hair growth by interacting with extensins in Arabidopsis.
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June 2025 in “Scientific Reports” Hydroxychloroquine may help treat benign prostatic hyperplasia by reducing inflammation and promoting cell death.
January 2015 in “SciDok (Saarland University and State Library)” Clobetasol nanocarriers can be effectively delivered to hair follicles, with uptake improved by massage and affected by particle type.
August 2025 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Osmanthus fragrans var. aurantiacus Makino may help treat inflammation due to its antioxidative and anti-inflammatory properties.
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January 2025 in “Medicine” Targeting SOX proteins may improve cancer treatment by restoring immune function.
July 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” INTASYL is a promising, adaptable RNAi technology for treating skin cancers.
August 2013 in “Nature Reviews Drug Discovery” New treatments may restore cancer-blocking proteins, slow prostate cancer, identify drug targets, and potentially regrow hair.
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September 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” CXXC5 is a protein that prevents hair growth and could be a target for hair loss treatment.
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November 2022 in “Research Square (Research Square)” A protein called HIF-1a helps control hair growth genes and could be targeted to treat hair loss.
September 2025 in “Texila international journal of public health” Isotretinoin effectively treats severe acne but can affect blood and inflammation markers, posing risks for some people.
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July 2022 in “Orphanet journal of rare diseases” New treatments for ichthyosis, like protein replacement and gene therapy, show promise and may become standard care.
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January 2022 in “BioMed Research International” Baicalin may help treat hair loss by promoting hair follicle growth and activating specific cellular pathways.
April 2025 in “Scientific Reports” Astragaloside A may help fight lung cancer by targeting specific proteins.
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October 2020 in “Diabetes and Metabolic Syndrome: Clinical Research and Reviews” Higher androgen levels might make COVID-19 worse, especially in men.
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June 2021 in “Frontiers in immunology” A protein called lfTSLP is important in causing allergic and other skin diseases and could be a target for treatment.