February 2023 in “International journal of molecular sciences” Infrared spectral imaging can effectively study protein distribution in hair follicles during hair growth.
July 2023 in “JAAD International” Two drugs, finasteride and minoxidil, are approved for hair loss treatment, but new therapies are being developed.
114 citations,
March 2010 in “Zebrafish” PROTO1 and PROTO2 protect against hearing damage.
14 citations,
February 2023 in “Frontiers in immunology” Immune checkpoint inhibitors can cause skin issues but are linked to better cancer outcomes.
44 citations,
February 2012 in “The journal of neuroscience/The Journal of neuroscience” Mutations in the PTPRQ gene cause significant balance issues in mice due to hair bundle defects in the inner ear.
April 2024 in “Canadian Journal of Ophthalmology” A woman with advanced eye cancer went into complete remission using a combination of immunotherapy and topical treatments.
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October 1988 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Minoxidil promotes hair growth but exact mechanism is unknown.
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October 2022 in “Annual review of cell and developmental biology” The nervous system helps control stem cell behavior and immune responses, affecting tissue repair and maintenance.
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January 2023 in “IEEE access” Deep learning helps detect skin conditions and is advancing dermatology diagnosis and treatment.
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February 2014 in “Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine” Conditioned media from human amniotic fluid-derived stem cells helps skin heal and protects against aging from sun exposure.
November 1966 in “British Journal of Dermatology” The meeting discussed various skin conditions, treatments, and unusual cases, highlighting the effectiveness of tetracycline in treating rosacea.
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November 2021 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” Caffeine can damage hearing cells and affect hearing recovery after ear trauma.
160 citations,
January 2014 in “Seminars in cell & developmental biology” Early development of hair, teeth, and glands involves specific signaling pathways and cellular interactions.
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June 1976 in “Journal of ultrastructure research” Keratinized wool cells still have some organelles like lysosomes and mitochondria.
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January 2008 in “Journal of Endocrinology” SCF and c-Kit decrease in AGA hair follicles, possibly affecting hair pigmentation and growth.
January 2017 in “Springer eBooks” Scientists made working hair follicles using stem cells, helping future hair loss treatments.
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June 2022 in “Frontiers in medicine” There are still challenges in diagnosing and treating chronic skin diseases, but there is hope for future improvements.
December 2023 in “Animals” The study mapped yak skin cells to understand hair growth better.
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December 2002 in “Experimental dermatology” Barley extract, specifically procyanidin B-3, can promote hair growth and counteract growth inhibition.
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November 2021 in “Molecular Medicine Reports” Combining narrow-band ultraviolet B light and stem cell transplantation helps repigmentation in vitiligo by maintaining calcium balance in mice.
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March 2012 in “BMC biology” Stem cell niches support, regulate, and coordinate stem cell functions.
November 2011 in “APMIS. Acta pathologica, microbiologica et immunologica Scandinavica./APMIS” Polyomavirus A2 infection in newborn mice caused hair follicle tumors.
1 citations,
April 2022 in “Regenerative Therapy” Activating the GDNF-GFRα1-RET signaling pathway could potentially promote skin and limb regeneration in humans and could be used to treat hair loss and promote wound healing.
65 citations,
June 2020 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy” Certain immune system proteins are important for skin healing but can cause problems if there are too many of them.
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March 2020 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Topical treatments can deliver active molecules to skin stem cells, potentially helping treat skin and hair disorders, including skin cancers and hair loss.
48 citations,
April 2008 in “Human Molecular Genetics” Progerin affects cell shape but not hair or skin in mice.
February 2020 in “Biophysical journal” Zebrafish with mutations similar to human Cantú Syndrome have heart cells with altered channel properties, making them a good model to study the condition.
January 2024 in “Journal of tissue engineering” Sunlight exposure damages hair follicles, but certain stem cell-derived particles can reduce this damage and help with hair regeneration.
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January 2000 in “Dermatologic Clinics” New psoriasis treatments are effective but come with side effects and risks.
January 2023 in “Annals of dermatology/Annals of Dermatology” A substance called miR-1246 may help treat severe hair loss by reducing certain immune cell activities.