28 citations
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December 2007 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences” This study observed that root hair growth in Arabidopsis occurs episodically, with each growth period associated with external alkalization and internal acidification, suggesting a role for proton influx in facilitating polar growth.
20 citations
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January 2022 in “Polymers” In this review, researchers reported that incorporating nanoparticles into natural-based biomaterials enhanced scaffolding properties, cellular interactions, and outcomes in wound healing, with promising implications for tissue engineering and regenerative medicine, although many signaling pathways involved are still not fully understood.
20 citations
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June 2021 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This review provides detailed recommendations for managing cutaneous lupus erythematosus in primary and secondary care but reports no new clinical results.
20 citations
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November 2019 in “International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health” This study found that high exposure to air pollutants like SO2, NO, NO2, NOx, and PM2.5 was linked to a significantly increased risk of developing PCOS in women.
15 citations
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November 2024 in “EClinicalMedicine” This abstract does not report specific study results but describes the funding and collaboration involved in developing the International PCOS Guidelines by multiple health research organizations.
13 citations
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July 2024 in “BMC Genomics” In this study, researchers found that single SNPs have a small genetic effect on phenotypes in Inner Mongolia cashmere goats, and constructing haplotypes from associated SNPs may uncover complex variations in cashmere traits, aiding genomics and breeding efforts.
10 citations
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August 2024 in “ACS Omega” This review discusses the use of nanomaterials in cosmetics, highlighting their benefits like enhanced stability and skin penetration, while also noting potential health risks and the role of natural ingredients in formulations.
8 citations
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May 2025 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This study found that the psychosocial impact of AA is more strongly related to patients' illness perceptions and stigma than to the severity of the disease.
6 citations
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August 2023 in “Fertility and Sterility” This review details the 2023 International Guideline update for assessing and managing polycystic ovary syndrome, which provides evidence-based recommendations to improve care and patient outcomes but notes the remaining low to moderate quality of evidence.
6 citations
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August 2023 in “European journal of endocrinology” This review discusses the 2023 International Guideline for PCOS assessment and management, highlighting updated evidence-based recommendations and practice points aimed at improving care and health outcomes, but notes that research quality remains generally low to moderate.
4 citations
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January 2023 in “Marine Drugs” This review explores enzyme inhibitors from gorgonians and soft corals and highlights their potential industrial and biomedical applications, but it reports no new experimental results.
4 citations
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November 2021 in “Cancers” This paper reviews various causes of alopecia in cancer patients and highlights the importance of understanding these mechanisms for effective management, but reports no new findings.
2 citations
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November 2024 in “Aesthetic Surgery Journal” This study found that vibration anesthesia significantly reduced pain during botulinum toxin injections for masseter reduction without affecting the injection's diffusion or causing adverse effects, and high patient satisfaction was also reported.
2 citations
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June 2023 in “Gels” This study highlights the versatility and potential of injectable hydrogel nanocomposites in biomedical research, emphasizing their roles in controlled drug delivery, tissue regeneration, and treatment of various conditions, such as cardiac issues, joint diseases, and bone regeneration.
2 citations
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April 2021 in “Cureus” This study developed two highly reliable Arabic HRQoL questionnaires for evaluating quality of life in married and unmarried women with polycystic ovary syndrome.
2 citations
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April 2021 in “PLoS ONE” This study observed that girls in rural Bangladesh experienced pubertal milestones later than in some other populations, but progressed through puberty at a similar pace from breast development to menarche.
1 citations
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December 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Photocrosslinkable biomaterials can improve wound healing by controlling mechanical environments.
1 citations
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November 2025 in “Neuro-Oncology” In this study, safusidenib erbumine was evaluated for its efficacy and safety in patients with untreated IDH1-mutated WHO grade 2 gliomas, achieving a 44.4% objective response rate and 87.9% 24-month event-free probability, but with some mild to moderate adverse effects.
1 citations
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May 2023 in “European Journal of Human Genetics” This study observed that numerical chromosomal aberrations were more common in men with severe male factor infertility and azoospermia compared to those with other sperm quality issues, while chromosomal translocations were significantly associated with oligoasthenozoospermia, highlighting important genetic counseling considerations.
1 citations
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May 2021 in “BMC Proceedings” This study found that frequent attenders at Cork University Hospital's emergency department accounted for a disproportionate amount of visits and were more likely to require admission for further care.
This study found that acute stress can cause rapid hair loss by triggering necrosis in hair follicle cells and initiating autoimmunity, revealing a mechanism where stress-induced nerve activity leads to tissue damage and immune system activation.
November 2025 in “Veterinary and Animal Science” This study found that both dark and white dromedary camels exhibited high medullation in hair fibers, suggesting adaptations for insulation and heat dissipation in hot desert environments.
November 2025 in “Skin Health and Disease” This study found that patients with alopecia areata had a higher prevalence of depression, anxiety, and alexithymia compared to normative data, with alexithymia more common in those with earlier onset AA, lower education levels, and younger age.
July 2025 in “Veterinary Parasitology Regional Studies and Reports” This study found that both oral afoxolaner (NexGard®) and topical Frontline Combo® achieved 100% efficacy in eradicating Heterodoxus spiniger infestations within 30 days in dogs, with significant reductions in associated symptoms like hair loss and pruritus.
June 2025 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy” This study found that administering adipose-derived stem cells with ATP improved hair regrowth in male mice with androgenetic alopecia, while the combination was less effective in female mice.
This study found that sFRP4 inhibits but does not block hair follicle regeneration in mice, suggesting a potential role in treating hair follicle regeneration disorders.
4 citations
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May 2025 in “Cells” This study found that miR-370-3p targets SMAD4 to inhibit cell proliferation, promote apoptosis, and affect the cell cycle in follicular papilla cells, demonstrating differences in their expression in sheep tissues, which may impact hair follicle development.
4 citations
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September 2020 in “PeerJ” This study found that platelet factor 4 in platelet-rich plasma suppresses human hair follicle growth and alters related gene expressions, suggesting potential implications for its use in hair loss treatment.
8 citations
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July 2015 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This study reports that a homozygous A1103G mutation in DSG 4 is responsible for localized autosomal recessive hypotrichosis in a 2-year-old Chinese girl, resulting in reduced DSG 4 expression and hair defects.
18 citations
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March 2015 in “Journal of Endocrinological Investigation” This study found that ZP4 expression was highest among PCOS patients with regular menstrual cycles, which may be linked to mature follicle presence, but no correlation with clinical indices was observed.