338 citations
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April 2001 in “Current Biology” This study found that transient activation of c-Myc in transgenic mice stimulates keratinocyte proliferation and sebocyte differentiation, affecting normal epidermal and hair follicle development.
333 citations
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February 2010 in “Cell Stem Cell” This review discusses experimental data, technologies, and genetic factors related to stem cell niches, highlighting their role in tissue regeneration and diseases, but reports no new results.
332 citations
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June 1994 in “Archives of Dermatology” This study found that progressive frontal hairline recession in postmenopausal women may exhibit features similar to fibrosing alopecia, with histologic similarities to lichen planopilaris but lacking lesions of lichen planus.
330 citations
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December 2009 in “Cell stem cell” This study suggests that skin-derived precursors from Sox2(+) hair follicle dermal cells have the potential to function as dermal stem cells, supporting hair morphogenesis, dermal maintenance, and wound-healing.
329 citations
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January 1997 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This study reports that progressive frontal fibrosing alopecia, a distinct and gradually stabilizing form of lichen planopilaris affecting elderly women and often involving eyebrow hair loss, lacks effective treatments.
328 citations
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November 2020 in “Nature Materials” This study found that D-peptide crosslinked MAP hydrogel accelerated material degradation in vivo but significantly enhanced skin regeneration, suggesting an adaptive immune response can drive regenerative healing even with rapid scaffold breakdown.
325 citations
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June 1994 in “Archives of Dermatology” This study observed that progressive frontal recession in postmenopausal women may exhibit features of fibrosing alopecia, suggesting a distinct reaction pattern from typical lichen planopilaris.
324 citations
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July 2020 in “Applied Water Science” This study found high levels of toxic heavy metals in water sources of mining communities in Abakaliki, Nigeria, posing potential health risks including Parkinson's and Alzheimer's diseases.
323 citations
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November 2017 in “Bioanalysis” This commentary discusses the challenges of matrix effects in LC–MS analysis and introduces the concept of a matrix effect factor using stable isotopically labeled internal standards to improve analysis reliability.
323 citations
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April 2006 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study found that 40 nm nanoparticles can effectively penetrate into hair follicles and epidermal Langerhans cells in human skin samples, potentially enabling efficient transcutaneous vaccine delivery.
322 citations
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October 2006 in “British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology” This article reviews the history and challenges of warfarin use and suggests that monitoring genetic and environmental factors could improve individualized dosing and safety, but no new results are reported.
322 citations
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January 1997 in “Thrombosis and Haemostasis” This review discusses factors influencing angiogenesis, focusing on vascular permeability factor as a key inducer and thrombospondin as a notable inhibitor, and recommends exploring molecular mechanisms for therapeutic interventions.
321 citations
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January 2012 in “Cell stem cell” This study identified TGF-β2 as a crucial signal in hair follicle stem cell regeneration, highlighting its role in counteracting BMP signaling to promote tissue regeneration.
319 citations
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March 2023 in “Science Advances” This study demonstrated that a wearable bioelectronic patch with combined therapy significantly accelerated chronic wound healing in a rodent model by monitoring and treating wounds noninvasively.
316 citations
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June 2017 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy” This review covers the potential of SVF and ADSC therapies in regenerative medicine and highlights the challenges of regulation and efficacy, without reporting new clinical results.
310 citations
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November 2011 in “Environment International” This study suggests that increased use of anticancer drugs from 2004 to 2008 has led to higher environmental release, necessitating expanded monitoring and research on their ecotoxicological impacts.
309 citations
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June 2001 in “Molecular and Cellular Endocrinology” Mutations in the androgen receptor gene cause androgen insensitivity, leading to female traits in genetically male individuals.
309 citations
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May 1993 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This study concluded that horizontal sections of scalp biopsy specimens provide more diagnostic information for male pattern androgenetic alopecia than vertical sections and can predict hair regrowth potential following topical minoxidil therapy.
308 citations
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December 2018 in “PLOS Genetics” This study identified three novel genetic loci associated with PCOS and found similar genetic architecture across different diagnostic criteria, with evidence suggesting genetic links between PCOS and various metabolic and psychological traits.
305 citations
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July 2016 in “International Journal of Biological Macromolecules” This review describes the roles of polysaccharides in antitumor, antiviral, and anti-inflammatory activities and introduces methods for their isolation and purification, reporting no new research results.
305 citations
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March 2008 in “AJP Endocrinology and Metabolism” This article reviews the regulation and roles of spermidine/spermine-N(1)-acetyltransferase (SSAT) in polyamine metabolism and its potential as a target in cancer and other diseases, without reporting new experimental results.
305 citations
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December 2000 in “The EMBO Journal” Inhibiting Bmp signaling disrupts hair growth and differentiation.
303 citations
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October 2000 in “Nature” This study found that RXRα plays a critical role in hair cycling and keratinocyte functions in mice, likely through its interaction with VDR in epidermal cells.
301 citations
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February 2019 in “Nature Communications” In this study, researchers found that wound healing in mouse skin recruits diverse fibroblasts, including myeloid-derived cells, which contribute to regenerating adipocytes.
299 citations
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March 2001 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that specific genetic markers near the androgen receptor gene are significantly more common in men with male pattern baldness, suggesting a genetic component in its development.
298 citations
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July 2000 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” This study found a 6.5% prevalence of polycystic ovary syndrome among a population of Caucasian women in Spain, based on specific endocrine criteria.
298 citations
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June 2019 in “Marine Drugs” This review discusses the properties and bioextraction methods of chitin and chitosans, emphasizing their potential use in eco-friendly cosmetic manufacturing and reports no new experimental findings.
295 citations
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May 2016 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This review examines the immunological aspects of alopecia areata, focusing on genetic, neuroimmunological, and immune privilege factors, but does not report new clinical findings.
295 citations
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March 2016 in “Life Sciences” This review discusses the links between particulate matter exposure and skin diseases, highlighting oxidative stress and inflammation as key mechanisms; it reports no new clinical results.
295 citations
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September 2006 in “Cell Cycle” This review discusses the role of the TOR pathway in aging and suggests that rapamycin could potentially target age-related diseases, but reports no new clinical results.