24 citations
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March 2020 in “Cells” This review provides an overview of natural product-derived small molecule modulators of the Wnt signaling pathway, exploring their potential as therapeutic agents for tissue regeneration and cancer treatment.
24 citations
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March 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study suggests that TIP39 and its receptor PTH2R, identified in human epidermis, may play a role in keratinocyte function and influence skin differentiation.
23 citations
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July 2021 in “Life” This review evaluates the potential benefits and mechanisms of blue light therapy for skin conditions like atopic dermatitis and acne, but highlights the need for further research on safety and clinical protocols.
21 citations
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March 2025 in “Journal of Extracellular Vesicles” This review discusses how using hydrogels as a three-dimensional culture platform for mesenchymal stem cells might affect the production of extracellular vesicles, highlighting challenges in standardization and opportunities to boost EV yield via combined hydrogels and bioreactor methods.
21 citations
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April 2008 in “Toxicologic Pathology” This study found that CI-1033 caused skin lesions in rats that resemble effects seen in humans receiving EGF receptor inhibitors, suggesting this animal model can help explore the mechanisms behind this cutaneous toxicity.
20 citations
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December 2019 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This study found that preconditioning adipose-derived stem cells with HB-EGF enhanced their ability to promote hair growth in vivo by increasing their motility, paracrine effects, and survival.
17 citations
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May 2023 in “Pharmaceutics” This review highlights the potential of microneedles for immunotherapy, emphasizing their ability to enhance immune responses and reduce side effects through precise and stimuli-responsive delivery, especially in tumor treatment, while also noting the limitations and areas for improvement in current systems.
16 citations
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October 2023 in “Molecular cancer” This study reviews the etiology and treatment of skin cancer, focusing on nanotechnology's role in addressing drug resistance and evaluating nanoparticles' potential to improve treatment outcomes, including overcoming multidrug resistance.
13 citations
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August 2015 in “Oncology Reports” This study found that human adipose tissue-derived mesenchymal stem cells inhibited A549 tumor growth but significantly promoted HT-29 tumor growth in mouse models, highlighting opposing effects depending on the cancer type.
11 citations
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January 2016 in “Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine” This study found that rice bran ash extract and orthosilicic acid both increased melanin synthesis and related protein expression in melanocytes, suggesting potential therapeutic use for melanin deficiency.
10 citations
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September 2022 in “Animals” This research identified 18 significant SNPs and several candidate genes associated with udder conformation traits in Holstein cattle, providing insights into their genetic architecture.
9 citations
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June 2016 in “Stem cells” In this study, overexpression of secretory phospholipase A2 Group-IIA in transgenic mice led to depletion of hair follicle stem cells and increased differentiation, linked to changes in histone modifications.
8 citations
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February 2025 in “Pharmaceuticals” This source reviews the potential of polyphenols as therapeutic and preventive treatments for common skin disorders such as acne, fungal infections, dermatitis, alopecia, and skin cancer, emphasizing their anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial effects and ability to penetrate the skin barrier.
7 citations
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August 2025 in “Journal of Nanobiotechnology” This review highlights the potential of microneedles and nanomedicine in advancing tissue regeneration, emphasizing their innovative, localized, and minimally invasive approaches as promising solutions to current challenges in treating chronic wounds and degenerative diseases.
7 citations
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June 2020 in “Cells” In this study, mice lacking podoplanin in epidermal keratinocytes showed reduced tumor cell invasion and peritumoral lymphangiogenesis, suggesting that keratinocyte-expressed podoplanin contributes to advanced stages of skin tumor progression.
6 citations
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June 2022 in “Dermatologic Therapy” This review discusses the biological effects of honokiol for treating skin diseases and reports no new clinical results; the authors recommend further exploration of topical applications.
6 citations
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March 2022 in “International journal of molecular sciences” This review explores the detrimental effects of sunlight on the skin’s circadian rhythm and photodamage, noting the potential of natural cosmeceuticals to influence this rhythm, but reports no new results.
6 citations
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December 2019 in “Frontiers in genetics” In this study, animal model observations suggested that GLI1 expression may reduce cSCC initiation but is not involved in the tumor's aggressiveness.
5 citations
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May 2025 in “Pharmaceutics” In this review, researchers evaluated sericin-based drug delivery systems for antimicrobial, anticancer, and neurodegenerative treatments, highlighting its potential benefits and challenges related to molecular variability and formulation stability, suggesting future focus on optimizing extraction and integration with advanced biomedical technologies.
5 citations
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June 2024 in “Free Radical Biology and Medicine” This review highlights that current in vitro models often fail to replicate the physiological oxygen levels experienced by different skin cell types, which could affect redox states and functions, potentially accelerating skin aging.
5 citations
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July 2022 in “Orphanet journal of rare diseases” This study found that RSPO1 mutations in patients with a 46XX disorder of sexual development contribute to impaired skin integrity and increased risk of squamous cell carcinoma in areas subject to friction.
3 citations
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October 2024 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Salivary vitamin D and IL-6 could help diagnose and manage non-scarring alopecia.
3 citations
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January 2016 in “CES Medicina Veterinaria y Zootecnia” This review discusses the nutritional causes of dermatologic diseases in small animals and reports no new clinical results, emphasizing the importance of recognizing and treating these conditions in veterinary practice.
2 citations
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June 2024 in “Parasites & Vectors” This study provides insights into how chronic T. gondii infection might affect testicular tissue and suggests a potential impact on male fertility.
1 citations
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November 2025 in “Molecules” This review highlights the potential of ellagic acid for treating various skin conditions due to its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and depigmenting properties, but notes that novel formulations are needed to overcome its poor solubility and skin permeability to enhance clinical efficacy.
1 citations
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September 2025 in “Cosmetics” This study's literature synthesis suggests that silymarin, derived from milk thistle, may offer protective benefits for the skin, including defense against UV damage and support for wound healing, though further clinical studies are needed.
April 2026 in “Preprints.org” This review discusses the potential of cold atmospheric plasma as a selective antitumor therapy for breast cancer but reports no clinical results, emphasizing its promise and the challenges to its use in precision oncology.
In this narrative review, researchers synthesized current evidence on topical metformin's potential benefits for various skin conditions, citing primarily preclinical studies that highlight its anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and regenerative properties, although clinical translation requires further rigorous trials.
February 2026 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This paper reviews advancements in 3D human skin models using bioprinting, organoid, and organ-on-a-chip technologies, noting improvements in physiological realism through vascularization and multi-omics data, but also highlighting challenges such as cost and lack of standardization that hinder clinical adoption.
January 2025 in “AAPS PharmSciTech” Transethosomes improve drug delivery through the skin and show promise for treating various conditions.