January 2023 in “Discovery immunology” T cells and bacteria in the gut and skin help maintain health and protect against disease.
November 2022 in “CARDIOMETRY” A group has developed therapies that show promise for treating cancer and various other conditions.
Human hair keratins can be turned into useful 3D biomedical scaffolds through a freeze-thaw process.
December 2021 in “Journal of oncology research reviews & reports” Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) can lead to diabetes, heart disease, cancer, and mental health problems.
January 2019 in “ARC journal of pharmaceutical sciences” Acne can be managed with various treatments and requires psychological support due to its emotional impact.
January 2019 in “Georg Thieme Verlag eBooks” Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) therapy can effectively treat various hair loss conditions, improve hair count, thickness, and density, and potentially speed up results when combined with surgical techniques.
March 2017 in “InTech eBooks” Acne vulgaris is a common skin condition that can cause low self-esteem and depression, and early treatment is important to prevent scarring.
January 2017 in “Springer eBooks” Eating a balanced diet with specific nutrients can help manage menopause symptoms and prevent related health issues.
January 2017 in “Elsevier eBooks” Sex hormones affect reproduction, sexual development, and oral health, and it's important for dental practitioners to understand their effects and interactions.
Skin stem cells are crucial for maintaining and repairing skin, with potential for treating skin disorders and improving wound healing.
Low-level laser therapy may help stem cells grow and function better, aiding in healing and tissue repair.
Forensic hair analysis for drugs is now more reliable and accurate.
February 2012 in “InTech eBooks” PCOS increases the risk of heart disease and type 2 diabetes in women.
January 2011 in “Springer eBooks” Eating a balanced diet with the right vitamins and minerals is important for healthy hair, but too many supplements can be harmful.
January 2020 in “Archives of urology” Finasteride, a drug used for certain conditions, can cause serious side effects like sexual dysfunction, suicidal thoughts, and increased diabetes risk, and there's a need for more awareness and research about these effects.
January 2017 in “Springer eBooks” Scientists made working hair follicles using stem cells, helping future hair loss treatments.
61 citations,
January 2011 in “PloS one” Notch signaling is essential for healthy skin and hair follicle maintenance.
51 citations,
August 2013 in “The Journal of experimental medicine/The journal of experimental medicine” Loss of a specific protein in skin cells causes symptoms similar to psoriasis.
31 citations,
September 2012 in “Journal of biological chemistry/The Journal of biological chemistry” The right amount of retinoic acid is essential for normal hair growth and development.
22 citations,
September 2011 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” TCF/Lef1 is essential for skin barrier function by regulating lipid metabolism.
March 2024 in “Animal nutrition” Adding both soluble and insoluble fibers, especially beet pulp, to the diet of pregnant sows helps improve their health and the growth of their piglets in hot weather.
December 2022 in “Nature Communications” Bead-jet printing of stem cells improves muscle and hair regeneration.
277 citations,
February 2013 in “Science Signaling” Mitochondrial reactive oxygen species are essential for skin and hair development.
238 citations,
April 2012 in “Cell stem cell” Targeting and modifying the stem cell niche can improve regenerative therapies.
99 citations,
January 2004 in “Progress in brain research” Neurotrophins are important for hair growth and could help treat hair loss.
92 citations,
November 2006 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America” BMP signaling controls hair follicle size and cell growth by affecting cell cycle genes.
60 citations,
July 2014 in “Autophagy” The protein FLCN is involved in cellular cleanup and is regulated by ULK1.
48 citations,
April 2008 in “Human Molecular Genetics” Progerin affects cell shape but not hair or skin in mice.
24 citations,
March 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” TIP39 and PTH2R help control calcium levels and skin cell development.
18 citations,
October 2014 in “In vitro cellular & developmental biology. Animal” Hair follicle stem cells can become neural cells using different methods, with varying efficiency.