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March 2011 in “Endocrine” In this study, researchers identified a novel p.R50X mutation in the vitamin D receptor gene, linked to hereditary vitamin D-resistant rickets in two siblings.
August 2026 in “Cell Communication and Signaling” This study found that intravenous administration of a shark-derived receptor antibody, 3P17, promoted hair growth in mice by increasing hair matrix cell proliferation and activating leptin-STAT3 signaling, with transdermal leptin delivery enhancing this effect through improved skin penetration.
September 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that epidermal growth factor receptor and mitogen activated protein kinase inhibitors down-regulate PD-L1 expression in human hair follicles, which may contribute to sterile folliculitis in treated patients.
April 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that the peptide derivative beta-Ala-Pro-Dab-NHbenzyl may reduce wrinkles and sebum production in human skin by inhibiting dipeptidyl peptidase 4, suggesting potential for acne and skin inflammation treatment.
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April 2024 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” This article presents a case of spontaneous, recurrent necrotizing infundibular crystalline folliculitis in the inguinal region and suggests unknown etiology possibly linked to microbiome and sebaceous gland dysfunction.