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September 1997 in “Acta Dermato Venereologica” This study found that RXR agonists stimulated human hair follicle growth and survival in vitro, suggesting potential for promoting hair growth in humans.
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January 2013 in “European Journal of Dermatology” This article reviews the use of alitretinoin for corticosteroid-refractory chronic hand eczema and explores its potential therapeutic benefits in other skin conditions, but reports no clinical results.
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September 2005 in “Journal of Cellular Biochemistry” This study found that all-trans and 9-cis retinoic acids increase steroid sulfatase activity in HL60 cells through mechanisms involving RARα/RXR heterodimers and multiple signaling pathways.
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February 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Ch55 may help reduce skin scarring and fibrosis.
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May 1998 in “PubMed” In this study, a specific retinoic acid receptor antagonist caused severe craniofacial anomalies in mouse fetuses when administered early in pregnancy, but not limb anomalies, highlighting developmental stage-specific roles of retinoic acid.