January 1981 in “The Journal of Toxicological Sciences” In this study, beagle dogs treated with hydrocortisone 17-butyrate 21-propionate ointment showed various toxic effects, including acne-like skin changes and organ atrophy, which returned to normal after a recovery period.
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September 1999 in “Canadian Journal of Botany” This study found that a recessive mutation in the RHD4 gene of Arabidopsis thaliana leads to slower and more variable tip growth in seedling root hairs, resulting in shorter and wider hairs than in wild-type plants.
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August 2004 in “Endocrinology” This study identified a novel I268T mutation in the vitamin D receptor that reduces its function, contributing to hereditary vitamin D-resistant rickets, and found that a potent vitamin D analog could improve receptor function.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that the absence of Hes1 in hair follicles delays secondary hair germ activation and shortens the anagen phase, impacting HFSC self-renewal and long-term hair regeneration.
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January 2021 in “Journal of biological chemistry/The Journal of biological chemistry” This study found that loss of the folliculin protein delays transferrin receptor recycling, leading to iron deficiency and suggesting a role in the mechanisms of Birt-Hogg-Dubé syndrome.
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April 2019 in “Scientific Reports” This study found that HMGB1 enhanced hair growth by stimulating PGE2 production in human dermal papilla cells, suggesting a potential therapeutic target for alopecia treatment.
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July 2023 in “Frontiers in Microbiology” HGF combined with ADA is highly accurate for diagnosing tuberculous pleural effusion, especially in younger females.
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July 2017 in “International journal of endocrinology and metabolism/International journal of endocrinology and metabolism.” This study described the clinical and genetic features of two Iranian siblings with hereditary vitamin D resistant rickets, identifying a specific VDR gene mutation contributing to their symptoms.
December 2025 in “ILDS-DEV” 166 citations
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November 2008 in “Expert Review of Endocrinology & Metabolism” This review discusses biotin and biotinidase deficiencies, their symptoms, and methods of medical management, without presenting new clinical findings.
January 2024 in “JCEM case reports” In this clinical case report, a man with Birt Hogg Dube syndrome presented with parathyroid cancer, the first such case according to the authors, highlighting a potential link between Folliculin gene mutations and parathyroid cancer development.
July 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” 5 citations
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January 2017 in “Arquivos Brasileiros de Oftalmologia” This report describes a novel mutation in the CDH3 gene in an 11-year-old Iranian boy with hypotrichosis and juvenile macular dystrophy, indicating a new genetic variant associated with the disorder.
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June 1989 in “Steroids” In this study, the synthesis of C-4 and C-6 bridged haptens of 11 alpha-hydroxyprogesterone revealed an unexpected formation of a C-4 substituted product using a 6-bromo derivative, contrary to prior reports.
May 2021 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” This report presents a rare case of suspected 3β HSD deficiency in an adult female with symptoms like male pattern hair loss and low testosterone, suggesting a non-classical presentation.
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November 2012 in “PloS one” This study found that dysregulation of the folliculin-p0071 interaction may lead to changes in cell adhesion and signaling, contributing to conditions like emphysema and renal cell carcinoma.
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May 2019 in “PLOS genetics” This study reports that compound heterozygous loss-of-function mutations in the HEPHL1 gene in a child were associated with abnormal hair and cognitive issues, linking altered ferroxidase activity to hair disorders.
October 2022 in “Benha Journal of Applied Sciences” In this case-control study, the researchers found that human beta-defensin 1 concentration was not a significant predictor of alopecia areata susceptibility or severity.
July 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Brepocitinib reduces interferon signaling in hidradenitis suppurativa patients.
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April 2013 in “Clinical Cancer Research” The study found that IPI-926 was well tolerated up to 160 mg once daily for 28-day cycles and showed activity as a single-agent treatment in Hedgehog pathway inhibitor-naïve patients with basal cell carcinoma.
April 2021 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This trial found that intradermal injections of the Hair Stimulating Complex were well-tolerated and effectively stimulated hair growth and prevented hair loss in male pattern baldness participants over 18 weeks.
October 2010 in “International journal of radiation oncology, biology, physics” In this randomized study, patients with early favorable Hodgkin lymphoma showed similar complete remission and survival rates whether receiving 2 or 4 cycles of ABVD and 20 Gy or 30 Gy IFRT, though reduced toxicity was associated with fewer cycles and lower radiation doses.
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November 2021 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study found that inhibiting Wnt/β-catenin signaling disrupted hemidesmosome organization in keratinocytes, suggesting potential therapeutic targets for HD-defective diseases like epidermolysis bullosa.
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January 2002 in “Biological Trace Element Research” This study found that children with pituitary dwarfism had higher zinc and copper hair concentrations and lower manganese concentrations compared to healthy children.
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December 2021 in “Scientific Reports” This study found that inhibiting class I histone deacetylases in postnatal mouse dermal cells preserved their ability to induce hair follicles during culture by increasing specific gene expressions and activating the Wnt signaling pathway.
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December 2019 in “Molecular genetics and metabolism reports” This study found that early biochemical screening and molecular confirmation are crucial for distinguishing profound from partial biotinidase deficiency, which supports timely treatment and management in symptomatic children.
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June 2016 in “Journal of cellular biochemistry” This study found that the mammalian Hr protein can interact with the p53 pathway by binding to a specific p53 response element, influencing the regulation of genes involved in cell cycle control.
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May 2015 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Adalimumab significantly improves quality of life for patients with moderate to severe hidradenitis suppurativa.
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November 2011 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This study suggests that the HDAC9 gene is a third susceptibility gene for male-pattern baldness, with significant associations found in both German and Australian samples.
December 2021 in “Figshare” This study suggests that BBS7 is crucial for maintaining Sonic hedgehog signaling activity, which is important for periodontal ligament homeostasis under occlusal hypofunction conditions.