228 citations,
September 2012 in “Trends in Neurosciences” Nerves are crucial for the regeneration of various body parts in many animals.
27 citations,
January 2012 in “Current Topics in Microbiology and Immunology” Mice that can regenerate tissue have cells that pause in the cell cycle, which is important for healing, similar to axolotls.
1 citations,
November 2017 The document concludes that while some organisms can regenerate body parts, mammals generally cannot, and cancer progression is complex, involving mutations rather than a strict stem cell hierarchy.
85 citations,
December 2017 in “Developmental Biology” Mammals might fail to regenerate not because they lack the right cells, but because of how cells respond to their surroundings, and changing this environment could enhance regeneration.
14 citations,
February 2014 in “Experimental Cell Research” The conclusion is that teeth, hair, and claws have similar stem cell niches, which are important for growth and repair, and more research is needed on their regulation and potential markers.
10 citations,
July 2011 in “Wound Repair and Regeneration” New antiscarring strategies show promise, including drugs, stem cells, and improved surgical techniques.
154 citations,
November 2017 in “Development” Fibroblast Growth Factors (FGFs) are important for tissue repair and regeneration, influencing cell behavior and other factors involved in healing, and are crucial in processes like wound healing, bone repair, and hair growth.
6 citations,
April 2022 in “Biomedicine & pharmacotherapy” Using three different drugs together may better treat eye diseases like glaucoma and macular degeneration.
396 citations,
May 2011 in “Cell stem cell” Nerve signals are crucial for hair follicle stem cells to become skin stem cells and help in wound healing.
6 citations,
September 2023 in “Experimental physiology” A special receptor in sensory nerve endings helps control how they respond to stretching.
21 citations,
April 1990 in “Journal of comparative neurology” The study found that nerve signals are stronger when there are more connection points, but not necessarily denser, along the nerve's path in the spine.
August 2022 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Mouse touch-sensitive nerve cells adjust their connections based on competition with other similar cells.
22 citations,
June 2018 in “Journal of Neuroinflammation” Procyanidins from grape seeds reduce nerve pain by blocking specific proteins and inflammation.
7 citations,
January 2018 in “Neurodegenerative Diseases” Researchers found a new ABCD1 gene mutation linked to a rare brain and nerve disorder with unusual brain changes.
January 2023 in “Brazilian Journals Editora eBooks” Surgery to fix a broken upper arm bone can sometimes lead to nerve damage.
70 citations,
February 2016 in “EMBO reports” Scientists found a specific group of itch-sensing nerve cells in mice important for feeling itch but not for sensing heat or touch.
183 citations,
January 1987 in “British Journal of Anaesthesia” Opioid painkillers can cause many side effects, including breathing problems and addiction, but are generally considered safe when used properly.
May 2012 in “Surgery (oxford)” Patients who survive critical illness often face long-lasting physical, mental, and cognitive issues, with many unable to return to work within a year.
31 citations,
November 2016 in “Cell Reports” Touch sensitivity in mouse skin decreases during hair growth due to changes in touch receptors.
1 citations,
August 2000 in “Expert Opinion on Therapeutic Patents” Boosting mitochondrial energy production with supplements like acetyl-L-carnitine may improve aging-related cellular function and health conditions.
1 citations,
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.
106 citations,
February 2014 in “eLife” Lanceolate complexes in mouse hair follicles are essential for touch and depend on specific cells for maintenance and regeneration.
39 citations,
March 2009 in “Clinics in plastic surgery” Injection lipolysis effectively reduces small fat deposits and should be done with care and proper patient selection.
34 citations,
September 2013 in “Urology” Long-term use of a certain medication can worsen erectile function in aged rats by damaging penile muscle cells.
23 citations,
March 2010 in “Medical hypotheses” Merkel cells may have roles in sensing magnetic fields, creating fingerprints, Reiki energy healing, passing on environmental information to offspring, and influencing hair shape.
8 citations,
January 2003 in “JEADV. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology/Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Women with myotonic dystrophy might get diseases related to male hormones because their body tissues are extra sensitive to these hormones.
7 citations,
October 2000 in “Allergo Journal” Stress may affect hair growth by influencing hair follicle development and could contribute to hair loss.
479 citations,
January 2005 in “BioEssays” Hair follicle development is controlled by interactions between skin tissues and specific molecular signals.
159 citations,
July 2006 in “Endocrine Reviews” Estrogens significantly influence hair growth by interacting with receptors in hair follicles and may help regulate the hair growth cycle.
100 citations,
September 2016 in “Clinical transplantation/Clinical transplantation.” Voriconazole can cause serious side effects, especially in long-term use.