September 2022 in “Frontiers in genetics” A Chinese male with a new genetic mutation has a skin condition and severe urinary issues, with treatments having mixed success.
August 2022 in “International journal of research in pharmacy and chemistry” Teak is a durable, termite-resistant wood with medicinal benefits.
June 2022 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” ILC1-like cells can cause alopecia areata by attacking hair follicles.
Human hair keratins can be turned into useful 3D biomedical scaffolds through a freeze-thaw process.
December 2021 in “Research Square (Research Square)” M-CSF-stimulated myeloid cells can cause alopecia areata in mice.
July 2021 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Semecarpus anacardium leaf extract fights breast cancer and extends survival in mice.
March 2021 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Removing a specific gene in certain skin cells causes hair loss on the body by disrupting normal hair development.
March 2021 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” A specific immune response helps control mite populations on the skin, maintaining healthy hair follicles.
January 2021 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Mothers have more hair proteins than their children, with age-related differences in protein patterns, and some proteins in hair could indicate early childhood development.
Silk sericin dressing with collagen heals wounds faster and improves scar quality better than Bactigras.
September 2020 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Researchers found that certain RNA sequences play a role in yak hair growth and these sequences are somewhat similar to those in cashmere goats.
July 2020 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” The structure of SRD5A reveals how it reduces steroids, aiding drug design for related health conditions.
PlacMA hydrogels from human placenta are versatile and useful for cell culture and tissue engineering.
L-PGDS has specific binding sites for its functions and could help in drug delivery system design.
January 2019 in “Springer eBooks” Modified HDL can better deliver drugs and genes, potentially improving treatments and reducing side effects.
April 2018 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” A gene variant causes patched hair loss in mice, similar to alopecia areata in humans.
January 2018 in “Stem cells in clinical applications” Exosomes show promise for tissue repair and regeneration with advantages over traditional cell therapies.
June 2017 in “Experimental and Therapeutic Medicine” The anti-CXCL4 antibody helps mice grow hair faster and prevents hair loss.
April 2016 in “Annals of laboratory medicine” The method reliably profiles eicosanoids and shows epitestosterone reduces their levels, similar to common anti-inflammatory drugs.
January 2014 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Proteins like aPKC and PDGF-AA, substances like adenosine and ATP, and adipose-derived stem cells all play important roles in hair growth and health, and could potentially be used to treat hair loss and skin conditions.
Keratin hydrogels from human hair show promise for tissue engineering and regenerative medicine.
December 2013 in “Biomedical and biopharmaceutical research” Nanotechnology shows promise for better drug delivery and cancer treatment.
September 2013 in “Experimental Dermatology” The document concluded that stem cells are crucial for skin repair, regeneration, and may help in developing advanced skin substitutes.
October 2007 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The meeting highlighted the genetic basis of female pattern hair loss and various skin health insights.
June 1996 in “Irish Journal of Medical Science (1971 -)” The document summarizes medical findings on topics like heart rhythm treatment, sleep apnea therapy, and various health conditions and treatments.
June 2019 in “Stem Cell Research” Scientists created MUSIi010-A, a stem cell line from a balding man's scalp, to study hair loss and develop potential treatments.
Ovol2 is crucial for hair growth and skin healing by controlling cell movement and growth.
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January 2019 in “Toxicology Reports” Dunaliella salina microalgae is safe to eat and may boost health.
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February 2010 in “Materials” Keratin from hair and wool is used in medical materials for healing and drug delivery.