5 citations
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June 2024 in “Pharmacological Research” This study identified neuropilin-1 as the receptor for FOL-026 and showed that it stimulates angiogenesis and cell growth, suggesting potential for vascular repair and enhanced angiogenesis therapies.
2 citations
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October 2023 in “Science advances” In this study, researchers demonstrated that human hair follicle outer root sheath cells release ATP, serotonin, and histamine in response to mechanical stimulation, which subsequently activates surrounding sensory neurons.
1 citations
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April 2023 in “Animals” In this study, Min pigs were found to have unique characteristics for secondary hair growth compared to Berkshire and Yorkshire pigs, with the Wnt and BMP signaling pathways stimulating follicle stem cell activity and promoting secondary hair growth and gene expression.
September 2023 in “JEADV Clinical Practice” This study reviewed existing literature and found that androgenic alopecia may be associated with cardiovascular risk factors, while evidence for alopecia areata and cicatricial alopecias is limited and sometimes contradictory.
In this study, Smad4 deletion in satellite cells hindered skeletal muscle regeneration in adult mice and did not enhance regeneration in aged mice, indicating Smad4's crucial role in muscle repair.
This study conducted a genome-wide association analysis on 1,125 ewes and identified 24 SNPs associated with wool production traits, and highlighted potential candidate genes like ADAR and TP53 for further research into the genetic mechanisms influencing wool growth in sheep.
21 citations
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March 2023 in “Journal of Crohn s and Colitis” This study suggests that microvascular damage and platelet deregulation may persist in ulcerative colitis patients even during remission, remaining as disease-associated molecular signatures.
10 citations
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November 2024 in “Diagnostics” This review discusses the role of elevated androgens in the skin-related symptoms of polycystic ovary syndrome, such as acne and hirsutism, and provides insights into the mechanisms behind these manifestations to inform effective treatment strategies.
4 citations
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August 2024 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This study found that a combination of natural compounds (escin, bromelain, ginkgo biloba, and sage miltiorrhiza) reduced platelet adhesion to activated endothelium in laboratory settings by inhibiting adhesion molecule transcription and reducing pro-inflammatory cytokines, potentially preventing initial steps of the coagulation cascade.
July 2023 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This study found that N,N-dimethylglycine sodium salt promoted proliferation and migration of cultured human epidermal keratinocytes and had anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects in vitro.
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.
5 citations
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July 2025 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” This study reviewed existing literature on mesotherapy and developed evidence-based guidelines, which support its standardized and safe use for osteoarticular pain, rehabilitation, and dermatology, marking a shift from practice based on personal beliefs to an evidence-based approach.
3 citations
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December 2022 in “Nutrients” This study found that limonin may promote hair growth by enhancing anagen signaling through autophagy activation in rat dermal papilla cells, suggesting its potential as a natural treatment for hair loss.
4 citations
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November 2021 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” Aging causes hair loss and graying due to stem cell decline and changes in cell behavior and communication.
38 citations
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September 2004 in “Journal of Autoimmunity” Alopecia areata patients have more activated T cells in their blood, which may help in developing treatments.
45 citations
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June 2018 in “Frontiers in immunology” This study found that MDSC exosomes promoted partial hair regrowth and modulated immune responses in mice with alopecia areata, suggesting potential as a treatment for autoimmune diseases.
1 citations
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May 2007 in “Emergency medicine news” This article discusses thallium poisoning and its diagnosis, symptoms, and treatment options, emphasizing the need for awareness due to its misleading symptoms and potential for misdiagnosis.
April 2023 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” In this study, researchers found that the loss of SETDB1 in epidermal keratinocytes led to altered chromatin states, increased ERV expression, and activation of immune responses, while inhibiting these effects with certain antiviral drugs reduced skin inflammation and hair loss in a mouse model.
June 2007 in “Emergency medicine news” This article discusses the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of thallium poisoning, with no new clinical results reported; the authors emphasize the importance of early suspicion for effective intervention.
3 citations
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May 2025 in “Carbohydrate Polymers” In this study, researchers developed a dissolvable microneedle patch containing baricitinib for alopecia areata treatment, reporting significantly higher hair growth in mouse models compared to controls, suggesting its potential as an effective, pain-free topical therapy.
353 citations
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February 2022 in “Nature Immunology” This review explores post-COVID-19 syndromes and the underlying mechanisms, including persistent inflammation, autoimmunity, and possible viral reservoirs, but reports no new clinical results.
113 citations
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June 2019 in “F1000Research” This review discusses the mechanisms of wound healing and excessive scarring, highlighting the importance of understanding these processes for developing new therapies to prevent fibrotic scarring in large skin wounds.
28 citations
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September 2021 in “EMBO reports” In this study, researchers used cryo-electron microscopy to reveal how the natural compound osthole inhibits TRPV3 channels by binding to specific sites, changing the channel's conformation.
17 citations
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May 2018 in “BMC genomics” This study found that miR-432 inhibits KRT83 expression, revealing potential molecular mechanisms for the formation of curly fleece in Tan sheep and suggesting implications for understanding curly hair formation in humans.
13 citations
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May 2017 in “Current Protocols in Stem Cell Biology” This study outlines a method to isolate hair follicle stem cells from mouse skin using fluorescence activated cell-sorting for use in research models, but reports no experimental findings.
13 citations
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March 2020 in “Frontiers in cell and developmental biology” This study suggests that 3,4,5-tri-O-caffeoylquinic acid activates β-catenin to enhance pigmentation in mouse hair follicles, human melanocytes, and melanoma cells during the hair cycle's growth phase.
1 citations
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May 2023 in “PubMed” The researchers in this study identified a new subpopulation of dermal fibroblasts in neonatal murine dermis marked by EGFR, which they report contributes to hair follicle regeneration through the promotion of IGF1, potentially aiding in wound-induced hair follicle neogenesis.
This review found that exposure to pollutants like PM, NOx, and PAHs is linked to various skin and hair disorders, indicating a need for cosmetics with natural adsorbents to reduce pollutant effects, achieving 30-55% removal efficiency.
8 citations
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July 2022 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This study found that in estrogen receptor-positive breast cancer cells, 17β-estradiol repressed polyamine oxidase transcription by interacting with AP-1 sites on its promoter.
5 citations
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October 2002 in “PubMed” In this study, the degradation of HHK scaffold particles was linked to the activation and proliferation of satellite cells, which may contribute to new muscle fiber formation.