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June 2020 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Notch signaling disruptions can cause various skin diseases.
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February 2016 in “Respiratory Medicine” Auto-antibody testing is a useful but not definitive tool in diagnosing interstitial lung diseases, and using a specific algorithm could make testing more cost-effective.
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March 2016 in “Mechanisms of Development” Basonuclin 2 is vital for the development of facial bones, hair follicles, and male germ cells in adult mice, and its absence can lead to dwarfism and abnormal follicles.
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June 2022 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Lower levels of certain genes in hair cells improve hair loss treatment outcomes.
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April 2023 in “Scientific Reports” Self-assembling RADA16-I hydrogels with bioactive peptides significantly improve wound healing.
May 2020 in “Authorea (Authorea)” Olfactory receptors found outside the nose may offer new treatments for diseases like cancer and help in wound healing and hair growth.
September 2012 in “Hair transplant forum international” The document concludes with the creation of a Hair Transplant Foundation after reviewing the early hair transplant techniques and discussions from a forum.
March 2022 in “Molecules” Adenosine can help treat hair loss by promoting hair growth.
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October 2020 in “medRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Early treatment improved COVID-19 outcomes, and spironolactone helped reduce risks in females with high androgen levels.
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February 2013 in “Science Signaling” Mitochondrial reactive oxygen species are essential for skin and hair development.
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October 2011 in “Seminars in Cell & Developmental Biology” Eph/ephrin signaling is important for skin cell behavior and could be targeted to treat skin diseases.
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August 2015 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The document concludes that there is a significant lack of reporting on the sex and age of cells in skin research, which could affect clinical trials and treatments.
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September 1999 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Skin ulcers from interferon may not depend on the amount given.
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October 1985 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism” Spironolactone treatment increases the amount of testosterone available in the body.
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July 2012 in “Current Opinion in Obstetrics & Gynecology” Early diagnosis and treatment are key to managing health risks in teens with PCOS.
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