24 citations
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October 2017 in “Scientific reports” This study suggests that controlling light exposure can influence cashmere growth by triggering hair follicles to enter their active growth phase sooner, potentially involving the CSDC2 gene as a key regulator.
24 citations
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October 2016 in “Oncotarget” This study found that finasteride was associated with more reproductive adverse effects, including sexual dysfunction in men and fetal harm in women, compared to minoxidil in reported alopecia cases.
23 citations
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January 2014 in “Molecular Therapy” This study found that topically delivering KGF-1 DNA plasmid increased epithelial thickness and skin strength, suggesting potential benefits for strengthening compromised skin.
22 citations
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April 2020 in “Scientific reports” This study explored gene expression in Changthangi goats and found that higher expression of keratin-related genes and specific signaling pathways may play a role in the development of Pashmina fiber.
22 citations
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November 2017 in “Scientific Reports” This study found that, despite a major depletion of SOX2-expressing stem cells in the pituitary, there was no effect on endocrine cell homeostasis or response to certain stressors in adult mice.
21 citations
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September 2024 in “Cureus” This review explores the mechanisms, techniques, and clinical applications of microneedling, highlighting its advantages and challenges in skin rejuvenation, and discusses future innovations in the field as it continues to evolve.
20 citations
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May 2023 in “Biological Trace Element Research” This study found that repeated oral intake of 0.5 or 5 mg/kg of cobalt ferrite nanoparticles induced pulmonary toxicity in rats, with dose-dependent oxidative stress and inflammation observed, but no notable toxicity was seen at a 0.05 mg/kg dose.
20 citations
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January 2021 in “Plants” This review discusses the role of PIN-FORMED 2 and related signaling pathways in root hair growth regulation and reports no new experimental findings.
20 citations
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January 2017 in “Scientific reports” This study found that cetaceans have adapted their fibroblast growth factors to assist in low bone density, hypoxia tolerance, and the development of rigid flippers, reflecting significant evolutionary changes for aquatic life.
19 citations
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September 2019 in “EMBO molecular medicine” This study found that deletion of c-Jun and JunB in mouse bulge hair follicle stem cells was sufficient to trigger psoriasis-like skin disease through thymic stromal lymphopoietin signaling.
19 citations
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January 2015 in “Scientific Reports” This study found that the GPR39 receptor plays a novel role in accelerating wound healing in mouse skin, although it is not essential for skin development or homeostasis.
18 citations
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April 2022 in “Frontiers in bioengineering and biotechnology” This study found that gelatin microspheres delivering adipose-derived stem cells significantly accelerated diabetic wound healing in rats, suggesting a promising approach for enhancing cell-based therapies.
18 citations
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January 2020 in “Ecology and evolution” This study analyzed gene expression changes during the autumn coat color change in mountain hares and found conserved gene regulation with snowshoe hares, highlighting its role in seasonal camouflage adaptation.
18 citations
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September 2018 in “Experimental physiology” This study observed that electro-acupuncture reduced global DNA methylation and DNMT3b expression in a PCOS-like rat model, suggesting a role of hypothalamic DNA methylation in PCOS development and treatment.
18 citations
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June 2017 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America” In this mouse study, hair growth defects associated with the Gk5 null allele were partially alleviated by simvastatin treatment, suggesting GK5 plays a key role in skin-specific cholesterol regulation.
17 citations
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August 2024 in “Discover Nano” This review summarizes that polyesters hold promise for vascular tissue engineering due to their mechanical properties and biodegradability, but optimizing their use in repairing damaged blood vessels remains challenging due to the complexity of vascular tissues.
17 citations
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June 2018 in “Frontiers in Physiology” This study found that acellular dermal matrix scaffolds may facilitate full-thickness skin wound healing by promoting a pro-regenerative immune response through M2 macrophage polarization via the Lamtor1 pathway.
16 citations
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December 2018 in “ACS Biomaterials Science & Engineering” This research found that a biodegradable fibrous membrane incorporating fibroblast-derived ECM accelerated wound healing and improved neovascularization in a mouse model.
16 citations
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December 2016 in “Molecular Medicine Reports” This study found that platelet-rich plasma may influence the proliferation of human hair dermal papilla cells by affecting gene expression related to the cell cycle.
16 citations
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December 2006 in “Expert Review of Dermatology” This review discusses the multifaceted roles of hair follicles in skin health, including potential contributions to skin neoplasias, and reports no new results.
15 citations
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October 2012 in “Journal of circadian rhythms” This study found that extracting RNA from equine hair follicles can effectively identify 24-hour oscillations of specific circadian clock genes, offering a valuable non-invasive method to evaluate the equine circadian clock.
14 citations
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October 2021 in “Dermatology and Therapy” This study found that photoexposure significantly increased the gene expression of altered elastin, MMP12, and LOX, as well as the protein expression of tropoelastin and fibrillin-1, in skin models.
14 citations
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March 2020 in “Cold Spring Harbor Perspectives in Biology” This review discusses the flexibility and diversity of tissue stem cell systems, particularly focusing on the motility and ligand distribution of spermatogenic stem cells, without presenting new experimental results.
14 citations
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January 2020 in “International Journal of Biological Sciences” This study found that ranitidine and finasteride may have cardiovascular and renal protective effects in mice by inhibiting TMAO synthesis and improving gut microbiota composition.
14 citations
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April 2017 in “Scientific Reports” This study demonstrated that using a perfusion culture bioreactor and 3D spheroid culture can enhance corneal endothelial cell expansion and support the construction of tissue-engineered corneal endothelial layers in vitro.
13 citations
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February 2023 in “Aging” This study found that exosomes from hair follicle mesenchymal stem cells overexpressing lncRNA H19 promoted diabetic skin wound healing by enhancing cell proliferation, migration, and reducing pyroptosis.
13 citations
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March 2017 in “Genomics” This study reported that pathways related to apoptosis, cell proliferation, and WNT signaling might be key drivers of hair loss in androgenetic alopecia, guiding potential targets for therapy development.
12 citations
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December 2021 in “Aging” This study demonstrated that a new non-invasive method for collecting and analyzing mouse hair follicles could replace traditional biopsy methods, providing advantages for translational research and routine applications.
12 citations
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September 2021 in “The International Journal of Developmental Biology” This review updates on the development of liposomal carriers for delivering growth factors to improve tissue regeneration and highlights recent efforts to enhance their stability and retention in tissues.
12 citations
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September 2021 in “PLoS ONE” In this study, researchers found that interaction between transcription factor EBF1 and gene WNT10A, influenced by a genetic variant, may play a role in hair shaft formation and anagen shortening in male pattern baldness.