April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that DC-HIL+ myeloid derived suppressor cells are increased in the blood and skin of patients with cutaneous lupus erythematosus and show immunosuppressive properties.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” In this study, researchers reported that IL-17C plays a key pro-inflammatory role in human skin diseases and may be a promising therapeutic target for inflammatory skin conditions.
July 2024 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” This study suggests that pilose antler extracts promote hair regrowth in androgenetic alopecia mice by activating the AKT and Wnt pathways, enhancing hair follicle stem cell proliferation.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” In this first-in-human study, BLZ-100, an intraoperative fluorescent imaging agent, was administered to 21 patients before skin cancer surgery and was found to be well tolerated without serious adverse effects, suggesting its potential to help distinguish cancerous from non-cancerous tissue based on fluorescence.
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December 2017 in “Journal of Biological Engineering” This review discusses the challenges of skin graft acceptance and examines current strategies and alternatives for full-thickness skin replacement and repair, noting that immunological rejection remains a significant hurdle.