April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that PX-12 inhibited the NLRP3 inflammasome and reduced psoriasis-like symptoms in a mouse model, suggesting its potential as a treatment for psoriasis.
April 2025 in “Cosmetics” In this study, synthesized composite nanocarriers containing ribose and peptides demonstrated enhanced transdermal delivery, improved uptake by skin cells, promoted cell proliferation, enhanced antioxidant enzyme activities, and increased autophagy, suggesting a potential for more effective skin anti-aging treatments.
February 2026 in “Optics” This study demonstrates that polarized second harmonic generation imaging effectively monitors wool fiber stretching, revealing significant structural changes in keratin alignment that improve textile performance.
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March 2004 in “Gynecologic oncology” This study concluded that selenium supplementation for ovarian cancer patients during chemotherapy may have several beneficial effects, such as increased antioxidant enzyme activity, reduced chemotherapy-related symptoms, and higher selenium levels in serum and hair.
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December 2014 in “Clinical and experimental dermatology” This study found that patients with alopecia areata had reduced erythrocyte SOD and GSH-Px activities and elevated plasma MDA levels, suggesting a potential role of oxidative stress in the disease's pathogenesis.