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November 2019 in “Scientific reports” This study isolated a bioactive peptide from Trapa japonica fruit and found that it may protect human dermal papilla cells from DHT-induced stress, suggesting potential for biomedical applications.
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December 2020 in “PLANT PHYSIOLOGY” In this study, the researchers identified a temperature-sensitive mutant in Arabidopsis thaliana, showing disrupted root hair formation and altered responses to plant hormone treatments at elevated temperatures.
This study found that peptides from Lablab purpureus, particularly fraction 2, demonstrated potential anticancer effects by exhibiting significant antioxidant and apoptotic activities, selectively inhibiting cancer cells with minimal impact on healthy cells.
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January 2013 in “Chemical & pharmaceutical bulletin/Chemical and pharmaceutical bulletin” In this study, TASP0382088 showed potent selective inhibition of the ALK5 receptor, significantly reducing Smad2 phosphorylation in mouse skin following topical application.
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March 2012 in “The American Journal of Surgery” This study found that modified laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy in patients with type 2 diabetes and obesity reduced ghrelin levels, improved glycemic and insulin levels, and resulted in significant weight loss.