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November 2001 in “Urology” The length of the CAG repeat in the androgen receptor gene affects the risk and progression of prostate cancer, BPH, infertility, and undermasculinized genitalia.
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September 2017 in “Revista de la Sociedad Química del Perú” The shampoo with Urtica urens L. extract reduced hair loss and didn't irritate the skin.
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May 2012 in “PloS one” Low ERCC3 gene activity is linked to non-pigmented hair growth.
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August 2019 in “JAAD Case Reports” Temporary hair loss can occur after 5-fluorouracil treatment for keloids.
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July 1996 in “Cell” Chromosomal changes, including those in the WRN gene and rDNA, may significantly contribute to aging.
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June 2015 in “British Journal of Pharmacology” Betulinic acid can help treat hepatitis C by stopping virus replication.
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November 2024 in “Clinical Research” Deuruxolitinib is FDA-approved for treating severe alopecia areata.
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January 2022 in “Journal of Nanobiotechnology” Quaternary ammonium iminofullerenes help maize roots grow better under stress by reducing oxidative damage.
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June 2018 in “EMBO Reports” YAP and TAZ proteins are necessary for the development of two types of skin cancer.
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August 2005 in “Biopolymers” L-cysteine slows down the breaking of bonds in hair due to electrostatic interactions.
ANE syndrome is caused by a mutation in the RBM28 protein that disrupts ribosome assembly.
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January 2004 in “Linchuang pifuke zazhi” ZD1839 can cause skin issues like acne and hair changes.