December 2005 in “Science s STKE” Localized ROS production is essential for cell growth and movement in plants and animals.
December 2025 in “Scientific Reports” Valproic acid helps hair follicle stem cells survive better in low oxygen and glucose conditions.
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June 2021 in “Cell Proliferation” Low oxygen levels improve the function of hair and skin cells when they are in direct contact.
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May 2016 in “Progress in Biophysics & Molecular Biology” R-spondins and their receptors help increase bone growth and may be used to treat bone loss diseases.
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January 2014 in “Photochemical & photobiological sciences” Grasp protein helps maintain skin health after UVB exposure.
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April 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Prostaglandin D2 increases testosterone levels in skin cells through reactive oxygen species, not enzymes, which could lead to new hair loss treatments.
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December 2015 in “Biomacromolecules” Keratin hydrogels can be customized for better tissue healing.
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May 2020 in “Nutrients” Eating fewer calories may slow skin aging and improve skin health through various biological changes.
February 2025 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Keratin 15 helps keep skin cells in a young, undifferentiated state.
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August 1991 in “Molecular Endocrinology” Human adrenals and gonads have a unique enzyme for steroid hormone production.
June 2022 in “International Journal of Health Sciences (IJHS)” Understanding proteins linked to PCOS symptoms can improve diagnosis and treatment.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Human TMEM2 does not break down hyaluronan but helps control its metabolism.
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March 2002 in “Journal of Biological Chemistry” Food deprivation increases MST enzyme in the brain, possibly affecting energy balance.
November 2023 in “Journal of the American Society of Nephrology” Transgender individuals can maintain stable kidney function post-transplant with gender-affirming care, but need careful management of hormone therapy risks and regular health screenings.
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July 2012 in “Endocrine Practice” We need to learn more about 5α-reductases and neuroactive steroids to safely make drugs targeting these enzymes.
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May 2022 in “Journal of Advanced Research” Enhancing glycolysis in mesenchymal stromal/stem cells boosts their immune functions and therapy potential.
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November 2011 in “InTech eBooks” Stress can worsen skin conditions by affecting immune responses and skin cell activities.
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November 2017 in “Frontiers in Immunology” The conclusion is that Treg-targeted therapies have potential, but more knowledge of Treg biology is needed for effective treatments, including for cancer.
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February 1998 in “Chemico-Biological Interactions” Scientists identified three genes important for processing certain brain chemicals, thyroid hormones, and medications.
Spiny mice have resilient, large mitochondria that help them regenerate tissue.
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July 2000 in “Journal of Histochemistry & Cytochemistry” POMC-derived peptides are important for skin functions like immune response and stress management.
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August 2014 in “Veterinary Dermatology” Keratinocytes play a key role in skin health, but more research is needed.
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January 2023 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” PrrH sRNA controls pyochelin gene expression in Pseudomonas aeruginosa based on heme levels.
Skin cells can naturally limit the growth of cancerous changes by balancing cell renewal and differentiation.
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June 2013 in “Science” Mice without the Sept4/ARTS gene heal wounds better due to more stem cells that don't die easily.
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January 2013 in “Digital Scholarship - UNLV (University of Nevada Reno)” Targeting neurosteroids may help prevent drug relapse.
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August 2018 in “BMC Genomics” The HOXC13 gene affects different hair proteins in cashmere goats in varied ways and is controlled by a feedback loop and other factors.
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May 2021 in “Small ruminant research” The study found specific proteins that could mark different growth stages of cashmere goat hair and may help improve cashmere production.
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December 2017 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Fibroblast behavior is key for skin structure and healing.
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July 2018 in “Antioxidants” Treatments that reduce oxidative stress and fix mitochondrial problems may help heal chronic wounds.