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August 2024 in “Current Issues in Molecular Biology” Keratins 6, 16, and 17 increase in damaged or diseased skin and may help diagnose skin issues.
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September 2023 in “Molecules (Basel. Online)” Plant sterols have health benefits like lowering cholesterol, but more research is needed to understand their effects and improve their extraction and sustainability.
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September 2024 in “Pigment International” Vitiligo is now seen as a systemic disease with promising new treatments and may offer protection against some diseases.
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May 2025 in “Chemical and Biological Technologies in Agriculture” Humic acids enhance plant growth by improving root development and photobiology.
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March 2008 in “AJP Endocrinology and Metabolism” SSAT is a key enzyme affecting cell growth and metabolism, with potential but risky use in disease treatment.
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October 2017 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Improving mesenchymal stromal cell therapies requires overcoming cell death and optimizing delivery methods.
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October 2013 in “Experimental Dermatology” Vitiligo and alopecia areata may have similar causes despite their differences.
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November 2023 in “Biology” Aging skin causes inflammation that affects the whole body.
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January 2020 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” NIPP1 is important for healthy skin and could help treat skin inflammation.
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September 2023 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Removing Dicer from pigment cells in newborn mice causes early hair graying and changes in cell migration molecules.
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December 2021 in “Androgens” Testosterone and its metabolites affect brain functions and could help treat neurological disorders.
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July 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study investigates the mechanisms of discoid lupus erythematosus (DLE), a type of scarring hair loss, by comparing human, canine, and mouse models using spatial transcriptomics. In humans, DLE is characterized by perifollicular T cell enrichment and increased expression of CXCR3 ligands, interferon-response genes, and fibrotic markers, indicating immune activation and extracellular matrix remodeling. Canine DLE shows similar immune cell infiltration and gene expression changes, supporting its use as a model for human disease. In mice, CD8+ T cells near hair follicles lead to stem cell depletion and fibrosis. Across species, shared pathways like interferon signaling and complement activation were identified, with potential therapeutic targets such as CFD and S100A8/9. These findings suggest cross-species therapeutic trials could benefit both human and veterinary medicine.
Hair proteins in preschool children and their mothers could indicate developmental changes and health status.
November 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study investigates the role of circulating monocytes in Alopecia Areata (AA) using single-cell RNA sequencing of peripheral blood mononuclear cells from individuals with mild and severe AA, as well as healthy controls. The analysis reveals a significant depletion of highly active CD14+CD16- monocytes in AA patients, regardless of disease severity, compared to healthy controls. Despite their reduced numbers, these monocytes exhibit heightened metabolic activity and diverse immune responses, including enriched pathways for TLR signaling and interferon-gamma-mediated signaling. The study highlights the paradoxical nature of these monocytes, suggesting their pivotal role in systemic inflammation and potential as therapeutic targets in AA pathogenesis.
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May 2024 in “International Journal of Nanomedicine” Stem cell-derived vesicles show promise for healing diabetic wounds.
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February 2004 in “Nature” OXI1 kinase is essential for plant defense and root hair growth in Arabidopsis.
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July 2016 in “New phytologist” The protein RSL4 is crucial for making root hairs longer by controlling genes related to cell growth.
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November 2024 in “Aggregate” Smart hydrogels can improve diabetic wound healing by adapting to wound conditions and providing controlled treatment.
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June 2011 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Overexpressing 14-3-3σ in mice skin reduces cell growth and hair density.
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February 2023 in “Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology” Hydrogel composites are promising for treating chronic diabetic ulcers due to their versatility and effectiveness.
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March 2022 in “Plant Cell & Environment” The protein AtRXR3 limits root hair growth in Arabidopsis, affecting phosphorus uptake.
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June 2024 in “Cell Reports” Hair follicles play a crucial role in regulating skin barrier function.
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September 2024 in “Food Science & Nutrition” β-Sitosterol may help prevent heart disease, cancer, and diabetes, but more human studies are needed.
Iron influences root hair growth during phosphate starvation by affecting auxin distribution and vesicle trafficking.
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January 2019 in “Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine” Yangyin Qingre Huoxue Prescription may help treat atherosclerosis with fewer liver side effects than simvastatin.
March 2026 in “Molecules” Dang Gui may help treat immune-related diseases by boosting and regulating the immune system.
October 2025 in “Physiologia” Spermidine may improve skin health and hair growth by enhancing cell function.
UBC13 and UBC22 enzymes are important for plant growth and development in Arabidopsis thaliana.