August 2020 in “Research Square (Research Square)” This study found that physoxia improved hair follicle functions in co-cultures of dermal papilla cells and melanocytes by enhancing their biological activities and promoting hair growth and pigmentation.
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February 2022 in “Nutrients” In this study, saponins from Korean red ginseng were found to protect against the harmful effects of airborne particulate matter on human skin cells by reducing oxidative stress, inflammation, leptin expression, and melanin production.
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September 2024 in “Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology” This study found that human placenta hydrolysate effectively inhibited atopic dermatitis development in stimulated human cells and a mouse model, suggesting its potential as a therapeutic agent for related skin diseases.
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April 2002 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study found that vitamin D receptor presence is vital for normal hair growth in mice, as shown by vitamin D receptor-null mice developing alopecia, while transgenic expression of human vitamin D receptor in these mice restored normal hair growth.
March 2024 in “Cell communication and signaling” This study found that sleep deprivation in mice can trigger prostatitis by activating the cGAS-STING pathway due to reduced levels of dihydrotestosterone and melatonin, resulting in a pro-inflammatory environment, while recovery sleep can mitigate these effects.