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October 2022 in “Journal of Biomedical Science” Stem cells and their secretions could potentially treat stress-induced hair loss, but more human trials are needed.
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February 2024 in “Journal of nanobiotechnology” Hydrogels combined with extracellular vesicles and 3D bioprinting improve wound healing.
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January 2024 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Blocking the protein CXCL12 with a specific antibody can increase hair growth in common hair loss conditions.
August 2023 in “Military Medical Research” Scientists have improved 3D models of human skin for research and medical uses, but still face challenges in perfectly replicating real skin.
April 2022 in “Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy” CXCL12 protein slows down hair growth through its receptor CXCR4. Blocking this can potentially increase hair growth.
April 2022 in “Anti-cancer agents in medicinal chemistry” Some existing medicines show promise as safe treatments to protect against the side effects of radiation therapy.
January 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” The 2015 Hair Research Congress concluded that stem cells, maraviroc, and simvastatin could potentially treat Alopecia Areata, topical minoxidil, finasteride, and steroids could treat Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia, and PTGDR2 antagonists could also treat alopecia. They also found that low-level light therapy could help with hair loss, a robotic device could assist in hair extraction, and nutrition could aid hair growth. They suggested that Alopecia Areata is an inflammatory disorder, not a single disease, indicating a need for personalized treatments.
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August 2016 in “American Journal Of Pathology” Fibroblast changes in systemic sclerosis may help understand disease severity and treatment.
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March 2015 in “PLOS ONE” Fibroblast Growth Factor-9 (FGF-9) can help improve heart function in diabetic mice after a heart attack by reducing inflammation and harmful changes to the heart's structure.
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April 2021 in “The EMBO Journal” Hair follicle stem cells help maintain skin health and could improve skin replacement therapies.
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December 2015 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The protein p53 directly reduces the production of Keratin 17, a skin and hair protein, in rats with radiation dermatitis.
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April 2021 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” New hair follicles could be created to treat hair loss.
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January 2021 in “Cell Transplantation” Baby teeth stem cells can help grow hair in mice.
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August 2021 in “International journal of molecular sciences” PPARγ is essential for maintaining healthy skin, controlling inflammation, and ensuring proper skin barrier function.
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July 2022 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Skin cells release substances important for healing and fighting infection, and understanding these could improve skin disorder treatments.
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August 2022 in “Journal of Nanobiotechnology” Advancements in nanoformulations for CRISPR-Cas9 genome editing can respond to specific triggers for controlled gene editing, showing promise in treating incurable diseases, but challenges like precision and system design complexity still need to be addressed.
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March 2022 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” FGF21 can help reduce skin inflammation caused by C. acnes.
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September 2023 in “International journal of molecular sciences” Oxidative stress worsens PCOS by damaging cells and disrupting metabolism, suggesting antioxidant treatments might help.
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July 2023 in “Cells” MG53 helps reduce skin damage caused by nitrogen mustard.
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October 2023 in “Biology” Cobalt is important for health but too much or too little can cause health problems, and its environmental buildup is a concern.
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April 2023 in “Polymers” The study created 3D-printed pills that effectively release a hair loss treatment drug over 24 hours.
1 citations,
March 2024 in “Nanomaterials” Biomimetic scaffolds are better than traditional methods for growing cells and could help regenerate various tissues.
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January 2024 in “International journal of molecular sciences” MicroRNAs could be key biomarkers and therapeutic targets for PCOS.
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March 2023 in “Aggregate” A new hydrogel with micronized amnion helps achieve better, scar-free skin healing.
1 citations,
February 2023 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” The fascial layer is a promising new target for wound healing treatments using biomaterials.
1 citations,
January 2023 in “Science Advances” The skin's microbiome helps hair regrow by boosting certain cell signals and metabolism.