August 2024 in “Nature Communications” Softer hydrogels help wounds heal better with less scarring.
133 citations,
July 2020 in “Cells” Creating fully functional artificial skin for chronic wounds is still very challenging.
4 citations,
June 2022 in “BioMed Research International” Using mesenchymal stem cells or their exosomes is safe for COVID-19 patients and helps improve lung healing and oxygen levels.
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28 citations,
January 2011 in “Hearing Research” Gene therapy, especially using atoh1, shows promise for creating functional sensory hair cells in the inner ear, but dosing and side effects need to be managed for clinical application.
2 citations,
February 2015 in “Journal of Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine” Transplanting a mix of specific skin cells can significantly improve the repair of damaged hair follicles.
7 citations,
November 2020 in “Experimental Dermatology” Different cell types work together to repair skin, and targeting them may improve healing and reduce scarring.
14 citations,
August 2018 in “Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology” Dengue virus can infect human hair follicle cells and may cause hair loss.
3 citations,
February 2021 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Adult esophageal cells can start to become like skin cells, with a key pathway influencing this change.
6 citations,
May 1997 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Researchers found a gene in hamsters that responds to male hormones and may be indirectly controlled by them.
121 citations,
November 2020 in “Endocrine” Male hormones like testosterone may make COVID-19 worse, and testing for sensitivity to these hormones could help predict how severe a patient's symptoms might be. Treatments that reduce these hormones are being explored.
9 citations,
May 2022 in “Frontiers in Cellular Neuroscience” Mesenchymal stromal cell therapies show promise for treating various diseases but need more research and standardization.
19 citations,
January 2007 in “Journal of medical investigation” GFP transgenic mice help study cell origins in skin grafts.
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Plant roots respond to fungus smells by possibly using certain proteins and a plant hormone to change root growth, but more research is needed.
19 citations,
November 2021 in “Reviews in endocrine and metabolic disorders” Sex hormones like estrogen and testosterone may affect COVID-19 severity differently in men and women, potentially influencing prevention and treatment strategies.
January 2019 in “ARC journal of pharmaceutical sciences” Acne can be managed with various treatments and requires psychological support due to its emotional impact.
140 citations,
August 2011 in “Biomaterials” Keratose, derived from human hair, is a non-toxic biomaterial good for tissue regeneration and integrates well with body tissues.
Regenerative cosmetics can improve skin and hair by reducing wrinkles, healing wounds, and promoting hair growth.
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April 2020 in “International Journal of Dermatology and Venereology” Beta-HPV and MCPyV are linked to certain skin cancers, with ongoing research and vaccine development.
54 citations,
January 2023 in “Signal Transduction and Targeted Therapy” New therapies are being developed that target integrin pathways to treat various diseases.
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July 2013 in “International Journal of Dermatology” No link found between Coxsackie viruses and pemphigus.
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September 2023 in “Advanced science” A new vaccine using a porous scaffold boosts immunity and protects against the flu better than traditional methods.
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March 2021 in “Frontiers in Endocrinology” Testosterone may influence COVID-19 severity and outcomes.
21 citations,
January 2021 in “Therapeutic Advances in Endocrinology and Metabolism” Testosterone may have a dual role in COVID-19, potentially worsening outcomes in men, and testosterone therapy could help some patients, but more research is needed.
68 citations,
May 2021 in “Endocrine” People with diabetes or obesity should manage their conditions carefully as they have a higher risk of severe COVID-19.
9 citations,
May 2021 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Possible link between androgens and COVID-19 severity; more research needed.
15 citations,
August 2021 in “Reviews in endocrine and metabolic disorders” COVID-19 and hypopituitarism (reduced pituitary gland function) are linked, with the latter's related health issues potentially worsening COVID-19 outcomes, and COVID-19 possibly increasing risk for pituitary complications.
20 citations,
February 2002 in “Expert Opinion on Therapeutic Patents” New research is needed to create better drugs that block the enzyme responsible for conditions like male baldness and prostate enlargement.
2 citations,
October 2022 in “International journal of Ayurvedic medicine” Licorice has many traditional health benefits, but more research is needed to fully support these claims.
26 citations,
October 2011 in “International Journal of Biological Macromolecules” Some newly made compounds are promising for treating enlarged prostate, hair loss, viruses, and prostate cancer, and might be better than current drugs.
23 citations,
February 2021 in “Journal of Endocrinological Investigation” Betacoronaviruses, like COVID-19, may cause hormone system dysfunction and affect disease susceptibility and severity.