learn Osteopontin signaling protein that, when suppressed, may grow hair by reducing inflammation and stem cell loss
research Cutaneous Manifestations in Biologically Treated Inflammatory Bowel Disease Patients: A Narrative Review 15 citations, March 2021 in “Journal of clinical medicine” Biologic treatments for Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis can cause skin problems, and doctors should adjust treatment if these occur.
research Human Fibroblast-Derived Matrix Hydrogel Accelerates Regenerative Wound Remodeling Through Interactions With Macrophages March 2024 in “Advanced science” A new hydrogel made from human cells improves wound healing by working with immune cells to promote repair.
research The Role of Lymphocytes in the Development and Treatment of Alopecia Areata 60 citations, September 2015 in “Expert Review of Clinical Immunology” Lymphocytes, especially CD8+ T cells, play a key role in causing alopecia areata, and targeting them may lead to new treatments.
research Inhibition of SARS-CoV-2 Entry Through the ACE2/TMPRSS2 Pathway: A Promising Approach for Uncovering Early COVID-19 Drug Therapies 77 citations, July 2020 in “European Journal of Clinical Pharmacology” Blocking the virus's entry into cells by targeting certain pathways could lead to early COVID-19 treatments.
research Pharmacological Inhibition of Stearoyl CoA Desaturase in the Skin Induces Atrophy of the Sebaceous Glands 25 citations, February 2013 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Blocking SCD1 in the skin with XEN103 shrinks sebaceous glands in mice.