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March 1988 in “Biochemical Pharmacology” This study found that minoxidil inhibited prostacyclin production in various endothelial and smooth muscle cells in culture without affecting the synthesis of other cyclooxygenase products.
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February 2004 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This article reviews the mechanisms by which minoxidil stimulates hair growth and reports no new clinical findings.
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March 2019 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study found that extracellular ATP released from UVB-irradiated keratinocytes promotes melanin production through the P2X7 receptor, indicating a role for ATP-P2X7 signaling in UV-induced melanogenesis.
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May 2021 in “Archiv der Pharmazie” This study found that the FGF-2 mimetic SUN11602 and VEGF mimetic ONO-1301 had unique effects on skin fibroblasts and keratinocytes, indicating potential for improving wound healing.
April 2026 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” This review summarizes the role of G-protein-coupled receptors in wound healing and reports no new clinical results, highlighting their importance in signaling pathways and recent discoveries in their functions.
