May 2023 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” New understanding and treatments for hair loss are improving, but more research is needed.
January 2023 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Maxillariinae orchids contain 62 compounds with potential health benefits, including treating skin conditions and diseases like cancer and diabetes.
October 2022 in “Frontiers in Endocrinology” New tools show that in fish, NPY increases feeding and somatostatin decreases it.
July 2022 in “Biomedicines” 4-Aminopyridine improves skin wound healing and tissue regeneration by increasing cell growth and promoting nerve repair.
January 2022 in “Sustainable development goals series” The document concludes that significant investment in agricultural innovation is necessary to achieve global food security and nutrition.
February 2023 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” Water extract of Cacumen Platycladi helps hair growth by activating specific cell pathways.
December 2022 in “Scientific Reports” Compound 4 is a promising treatment for hair loss with low toxicity.
Natural products may help treat hair loss by promoting hair growth with fewer side effects.
35 citations,
January 2011 in “Journal of Biological Chemistry” sPLA2-X is crucial for normal hair growth and follicle health.
34 citations,
July 2020 in “Frontiers in immunology” Androgens may influence T cells, contributing to higher autoimmune liver disease risk in women.
48 citations,
February 2013 in “Molecular and Cellular Endocrinology” The protein StAR is found in 17 different organs and can affect hair loss and brain functions, but its full role is not yet fully understood.
85 citations,
March 2012 in “Revista Brasileira de Farmacognosia” The genus Sophora has compounds with potential health benefits and could lead to new drugs, but more research is needed to understand their effects and safety.
84 citations,
April 2005 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Treatments for melanin disorders exist, but more effective options needed.
12 citations,
November 2014 in “Bioscience, Biotechnology, and Biochemistry” Genetically modifying a bacteria and changing its growth conditions significantly increased the production of a chemical called dipicolinic acid.
10 citations,
May 2019 in “Seminars in Cell & Developmental Biology” Understanding and manipulating epigenetic changes can potentially lead to human organ regeneration therapies, but more research is needed to improve these methods and minimize risks.
August 2024 in “Biomolecules & Therapeutics” A new compound, HTPI, promotes hair growth by protecting cells from damage and regulating energy use.
February 2024 in “Oriental Journal of Chemistry/Oriental journal of chemistry” Eclipta alba shows promise for treating various health issues and needs more research.
November 2022 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Keratin-associated proteins have ancient origins and were used for different purposes before being adapted for hair in mammals.
Plant roots respond to fungus smells by possibly using certain proteins and a plant hormone to change root growth, but more research is needed.
773 citations,
August 2017 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” The secretions of mesenchymal stem cells could be used for healing without using the cells themselves.
262 citations,
May 2017 in “Nanomedicine” New nanofiber technology improves wound healing by supporting cell growth and delivering treatments directly to the wound.
182 citations,
November 2017 in “Molecular Aspects of Medicine” The PDGF/PDGFR pathway is a potential drug target with mixed success in treating various diseases, including some cancers and fibrosis.
152 citations,
December 2007 in “Gender Medicine” Male and female skin differ due to hormones, affecting conditions like hair loss, acne, and skin cancer, and suggesting a need for gender-specific treatments.
129 citations,
November 2005 in “Internal Medicine Journal” Early detection and intensive treatment of diseases caused by Staphylococcus aureus toxins are crucial for reducing severe health effects.
118 citations,
August 2010 in “Developmental Cell” MIM is crucial for hair follicle formation and regeneration by controlling cilia formation and hedgehog signaling through its interaction with Cortactin and Src.
80 citations,
April 2011 in “Plant physiology” White lupin uses specific genes to grow root hairs and access phosphorus when it's scarce.
70 citations,
August 2020 in “Nanomaterials” Electrospun nanofibers show promise for enhancing blood vessel growth in tissue engineering but need further research to improve their effectiveness.
66 citations,
February 2015 in “Cell & tissue research/Cell and tissue research” The document concludes that there are no effective clinical treatments for hearing loss due to hair cell damage, but research is ongoing.
55 citations,
September 2017 in “Expert Opinion on Drug Discovery” Different factors affect where drugs are absorbed in the small intestine, which is important for effective medication use.
48 citations,
June 2020 in “Current Rheumatology Reports” Different types of fibroblasts play various roles in both healthy and diseased tissues, and understanding them better could improve treatments for fibrotic diseases.