55 citations
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February 2013 in “The Anatomical Record”
This study found that the mouse nail unit structurally resembles the human nail unit, indicating it could be useful for researching nail diseases and biology.
2 citations
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July 2022 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)”
This study found that oral administration of Thauera sp. strain GDN1 reduced serum androgen levels in male mice by about 50%, suggesting its potential as a probiotic treatment for hyperandrogenism.
5 citations
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March 2023 in “Journal of the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science”
In this study, the researchers observed that both standard body and facial depilatory creams caused significant skin injury in mice, with varying effects depending on the mousestrain and exposure time, although both formulations were effective for hair removal.
8 citations
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April 2016 in “Experimental dermatology”
This study found that the immune-competent B6. Cg‐Tyr c−2J Hr hr /J congenic mouse line had a more pronounced delayed sunburn response and different proliferative skin reactions to UV exposure compared to SKH 1 mice.
The researchers reported an optimized depilation procedure using cold wax and an extra skin protection step that minimizes injury in mice, revealing similar hair cycle kinetics across strains and supporting the use of Sv129 and B6129F1 mice in hair growth studies.
RT1640, a combination of cyclosporin A, minoxidil, and RT175, is discussed as a potential treatment for hair regrowth and repigmentation. The unique formulation aims to enhance hair follicle growth and restore hair pigment without the negative side effects of immunosuppressants.