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October 2023 in “Egyptian Journal of Immunology” PCOS is linked to low-grade chronic inflammation.
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February 2022 in “Experimental Dermatology” Certain proteins are found at higher levels in balding areas compared to non-balding areas, suggesting a link to hair loss. This could be useful for diagnosing and treating hair loss.
Higher levels of certain proteins in hair loss areas may help understand and treat hair loss.
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October 2023 in “Biomedicines” This study investigated chronic inflammation in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) compared to healthy controls, focusing on the impact of body mass index (BMI). It included 44 women with PCOS and 45 without, divided into normal weight and overweight groups. The results showed that several cytokines, including IL-1 RA, IL-2, IL-6, IL-17 E, IL-17 A, IL-18, and MIP-1 α, were elevated in women with PCOS regardless of BMI. Notably, lean women with PCOS exhibited higher levels of additional cytokines such as IL-1 alpha, IL-4, IL-9, and others compared to controls. The study concluded that chronic low-grade inflammation is an independent factor in PCOS, not linked to obesity, and highlighted novel findings of increased IL-9, MCP-3, and MIP-1α in PCOS patients.
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December 2013 in “Stem Cells” Stretching skin increases a certain protein that attracts stem cells, helping skin regeneration.