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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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January 2016 in “Journal of lasers in medical sciences” One session of Low Level Laser Therapy before hair transplantation doesn't significantly improve hair growth.
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September 2022 in “Antioxidants” A substance from Caulerpa racemosa seaweed may protect against skin damage caused by air pollution by reducing oxidative stress and cell death.
3 citations,
April 2023 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” ATP-sensitive K+ channel subunits, particularly Sur2A, play a significant role in various cancers.
November 2023 in “Translational Medicine Communications” Derinat may improve hair growth and quality of life in hair loss patients by reducing oxidative stress.
January 2023 in “International journal of clinical medicine” Women with PCOS and hair loss have lower levels of the protein gelsolin in their blood.
55 citations,
August 2013 in “PloS one” Genetic differences between young and old Tan sheep explain why their fleece changes from curly to straight as they age.
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September 2001 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Cyclosporin A promotes hair cell growth and affects protein kinase C levels.
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November 2018 in “Journal of Cellular and Molecular Medicine” CXXC5 is a protein that controls cell growth and healing processes, and changes in its activity can lead to diseases like cancer and hair loss.
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August 2013 in “Hypertension” Potassium channel openers help form elastic fibers in arteries and can treat elastin deficiency and hypertension.
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July 2016 in “Molecular biology of the cell” A protein in plants needs to bind two lipids to help with root hair growth, and this process is similar across different plant species.
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June 2001 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Adding a specific gene to skin cells can help treat skin disorders like psoriasis.
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April 2022 in “Immunology” Men and women get COVID-19 at similar rates, but men tend to get sicker and have a higher risk of dying, while women usually have stronger immune responses and vaccine reactions.
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April 2013 in “Immunotherapy” Inhibiting PLA2 enzymes may help treat inflammatory skin diseases like psoriasis and dermatitis.
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January 2023 in “International journal of molecular sciences” Transglutaminase activity is important for skin and is found in both mammals and birds.
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January 2021 in “Frontiers in Immunology” Certain immune cells worsen post-surgery gut paralysis by activating a specific immune response.
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December 2021 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” Enzymes called PADIs play a key role in hair growth and loss.
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December 2023 in “Biomedicines” PRP therapy helps skin heal and improve by promoting cell growth and repair.
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November 2022 in “Frontiers in Oncology” Melanin may help melanoma cells grow by aiding their metabolism.
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January 2020 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Skin cells from people with Epidermolysis Bullosa Simplex have abnormally placed and less active mitochondria.
2 citations,
July 2022 in “Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine” Forsythiasides have multiple health benefits but may cause pseudoallergic reactions, and more research is needed.
2 citations,
May 2022 in “Diagnostics” Vitamin D levels in hair don't match those in blood, so hair isn't a reliable indicator of Vitamin D status.
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August 2019 in “Journal of skin and stem cell” The study concludes that regulating apoptosis could lead to new treatments for various skin and hair conditions.
1 citations,
November 2022 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” Platelet-rich plasma can increase hair density and may help treat some skin conditions, but it's costly, not FDA-approved, and needs more research.
1 citations,
June 2022 in “Chinese medical journal/Chinese Medical Journal” Two new mutations in the CDH3 gene cause hair loss and vision problems in a young girl.
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April 2024 in “International journal of molecular sciences” Light-based treatment, Photobiomodulation, shows promise for non-invasive skin therapy with few side effects.
November 2023 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Skin cells and certain hair follicle areas produce hemoglobin, which may help protect against oxidative stress like UV damage.
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