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GlossaryImmunosuppressed

state where the immune system is weakened or impaired

Immunosuppressed, also known as immunocompromised, refers to a state in which an individual's immune system is weakened or not functioning properly. This can result from medical treatments like chemotherapy, certain medications such as corticosteroids, or conditions like HIV/AIDS, making the person more susceptible to infections and diseases.

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research The Patch Assay Reconstitutes Mature Hair Follicles by Culture-Expanded Human Cells

11 citations, July 2017 in “Regenerative Medicine”

The patch assay can create mature hair follicles from human cells and may help in hair loss treatments.

research Interleukin-6 Null Mice Paradoxically Display Increased STAT3 Activity and Wound-Induced Hair Neogenesis

16 citations, January 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”

Mice without the IL-6 gene had more hair growth after injury due to higher activity of a related protein, Stat3.

research Regulatory T Cells Are Required for Normal and Activin-Promoted Wound Repair in Mice

29 citations, February 2018 in “European Journal of Immunology”

Regulatory T cells are essential for normal and improved wound healing in mice.

research Oral Combination Treatment of Gefitinib and Sasam-Kyeongokgo: Synergistic Effects on the NCI-H520 Tumor Cell Line

January 2023 in “Applied sciences”

Gefitinib and Sasam-Kyeongokgo together significantly reduce cancer growth and improve immune response in mice.

research Ablative Fractional Resurfacing in Topical Drug Delivery: An Update and Outlook

55 citations, June 2013 in “Dermatologic Surgery”

Ablative fractional resurfacing could improve how well topical drugs penetrate the skin, but more research is needed to fine-tune the method.

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