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October 1999 in “EMBO journal” This study found that overexpression of activin in transgenic mice led to enhanced granulation tissue formation after skin injury due to changes in keratinocyte proliferation and differentiation.
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February 2008 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” This study observed that mast cells and increased collagen and elastic fibers in the scalp may contribute to male pattern hair loss, but additional research is needed for further understanding.
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January 2024 in “Fibrosis” This review examines advancements in hydrogel formulations aimed at preventing dermal fibrosis and promoting scarless wound healing, highlighting their role in regulating myofibroblast differentiation and controlling the wound microenvironment.
September 2025 in “Arthritis Research & Therapy” In this study, researchers found that the compound BMS-470539 induced a senescence-like state in fibroblasts from systemic sclerosis patients, reducing fibrosis-associated markers in vitro and decreasing skin thickness in a mouse model of skin fibrosis, suggesting a novel therapeutic strategy for managing fibroblast-driven diseases.
June 2024 in “Georgetown Scientific Research Journal” This study found that intradermal bleomycin injections induced dermal fibrosis in C57BL/6 mice, evidenced by hair follicle obliteration and dermal thickening, though no significant trends in gene expression were observed, indicating the need for further research to understand the link between fibrosis and dyschromia.