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June 2017 in “Aesthetic plastic surgery” This study reported that novel adipose slurry injections improved rhytides and dermis density in patients receiving facial wrinkle treatments based on evaluations at multiple follow-up intervals.
January 2024 in “Theranostics” This study found that hypoxia-preconditioned HF-MSC-derived exosomes improved therapeutic outcomes in models of ulcerative colitis, potentially through miR-214-3p-mediated pathways affecting mitochondrial function and inflammatory responses.
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October 2013 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” In this study, researchers found that intestine-derived human alpha defensin 5 enhances wound healing, reduces bacterial load, and promotes hair growth in murine burn wound beds by increasing LGR stem cell migration.
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September 2005 in “Journal of Cellular Biochemistry” This study found that all-trans and 9-cis retinoic acids increase steroid sulfatase activity in HL60 cells through mechanisms involving RARα/RXR heterodimers and multiple signaling pathways.
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January 2015 in “The Journal of Steroid Biochemistry and Molecular Biology” In this study, researchers demonstrated that in a mouse model, the stimulation of mammary tumor growth due to progesterone is primarily caused by its metabolite, 5αP, not progesterone itself.
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November 2014 in “Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry” This study found that ethanol-extracted propolis stimulated hair growth in mice by promoting the proliferation of hair keratinocytes.
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April 2021 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This study found that micro-current electrical stimulation may promote hair growth in human hair follicle-derived papilla cells and a mice model by enhancing cell proliferation, migration, and activating key growth pathways.
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December 2012 in “Bioinformation” This study suggests that natural molecules like curcumin, EGCG, barringtozenol, and finasteride may be effective inhibitors for VEGFR, potentially offering a cancer chemoprevention alternative to pazopanib.
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July 2021 in “Biomolecules” This study found that Centipeda minima extract promotes hair growth by activating Wnt/β-catenin, ERK, and JNK signaling pathways in human hair follicle dermal papilla cells.
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June 2020 in “Scientific reports” In this study, melatonin administration enhanced various cellular and structural features of the scrotal skin in Soay rams, including increased thickness, cell count, and gland activity.
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February 2018 in “Madridge journal of dermatology & research” In this study, Satura® Rosta remedy was found to significantly increase hair follicle size, hair root volume, and skin thickness in mice, potentially by prolonging the anagen phase, with notable hair regrowth observed in older mice with alopecia.
June 2024 in “Frontiers in pharmacology” This study found that a 2-deoxy-D-ribose gel stimulated hair follicle growth in mice with androgenic alopecia, showing effects similar to minoxidil without additional benefits from combining the two treatments.
June 2006 in “American Journal of Epidemiology” Long-term diabetes is linked to lower prostate cancer risk.
29 citations
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November 2014 in “Experimental Dermatology” This study found that α-MSH administration before skin wounding in adult mice reduced inflammation and scar area, suggesting a potential pathway to more regenerative healing.
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April 2022 in “Cellular and Molecular Life Sciences” This study reports that a new protocol using Angio PRP improved wound healing in mice by enhancing key healing processes and regulating inflammation, suggesting potential for clinical advancements.
January 2026 in “GSC Biological and Pharmaceutical Sciences” This study used molecular docking simulations to identify Adapalene, Diosmin, and Azelastine as promising drugs for repurposing against onchocerciasis by targeting proteins in the parasite and its endosymbiont; further research is needed to confirm their efficacy.
In this simulation study, higher cannabis exposure was associated with increased hair shedding severity and reduced follicular density, with greater effects observed in female-assigned profiles, but these associations are based on modeled data and not clinical observations.
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July 2002 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” This case report describes a 27-year-old woman with lupus erythematosus whose biopsy findings indicated that lupus panniculitis can mimic alopecia areata, leading to temporary hair loss.
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October 2017 in “Biomolecules” This review discusses the broader roles of angiogenic factors, like VEGFs and FGFs, beyond angiogenesis, highlighting their involvement in various biological and pathological processes.
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January 2019 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” In this study, the CYP 21A2 gene p.V281L mutation was associated with an increased susceptibility to familial frontal fibrosing alopecia, suggesting an antigen-driven mechanism linked to certain human leukocyte antigen haplotypes.
6 citations
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July 2016 in “Gynecological Endocrinology” This study found that women with PCOS have higher total PSA levels than controls, and the total PSA level correlates positively with testosterone and free androgen index.
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May 2013 in “Journal of the Egyptian Women's Dermatologic Society (Print)” This study found that increased PSA levels in women with hyperandrogenism may serve as a diagnostic marker, comparable to free testosterone levels.
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February 2018 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This study suggests that minoxidil may enhance hair growth by stimulating adipose-derived stem cell motility and growth factor secretion, promoting dermal papilla cell proliferation and accelerating anagen induction.
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June 2016 in “Clinical Chemistry” This review discusses the expression of PSA in hormonally-regulated tissues and female malignancies, emphasizing its potential as a diagnostic biomarker and role in antidoping initiatives.
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January 2010 in “Neoplasma” In this study, researchers found that shorter CA repeats in the ERbeta gene are correlated with PSA expression, and PSA immunoexpression is associated with increased disease-free survival in breast cancer.
Using high-throughput proteomics, this study identified 34 differentially expressed proteins in the lesional skin of adults with scalp psoriasis, suggesting a cytokine storm response linked to bacterial antigens.
April 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” In this study, the authors concluded that the TS-associated polyomavirus may disrupt Wnt/β-catenin signaling, likely contributing to abnormal hair follicle formation in trichodysplasia spinulosa.
August 1994 in “Journal of dermatological science” Different substances affect hair and skin cell growth in various ways, with some promoting and others inhibiting cell proliferation.
148 citations
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April 2009 in “Molecular Pharmaceutics” This study reports that three synthesized PSMA-targeted radioimaging agents demonstrated high affinity and specific localization to prostate cancer tumors in a mouse model, highlighting their potential for cancer detection and monitoring.
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April 2008 in “The Journal of urology/The journal of urology” This study found that 1-year use of 5alpha-reductase inhibitors, dutasteride or finasteride, significantly lowered dihydrotestosterone levels without adversely affecting bone density, lipids, or hemoglobin in normal men.