42 citations
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January 2017 in “Genes” This study observed that genetic variation in the ovine KRTAP22-1 gene is linked to increased wool yield and decreased fiber curvature in sheep, indicating its potential use in breeding programs.
9 citations
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October 2022 in “Journal of Molecular Neuroscience” This study reports a novel LSS gene mutation in an Egyptian family with alopecia intellectual disability syndrome 4, expanding the known clinical and genetic features of the condition.
5 citations
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January 2020 in “Bioscience Reports” This meta-analysis suggests that certain VEGF gene polymorphisms may be linked to polycystic ovary syndrome risk, potentially serving as early detection biomarkers.
January 2018 in “Springer eBooks” PDE inhibitors, especially PDE4 inhibitors like apremilast, are effective for certain inflammatory skin conditions but have side effects and can be costly.
3 citations
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August 2022 in “Archives animal breeding/Archiv für Tierzucht” This study found that specific genetic variants of the KAP22-1 gene in Egyptian sheep breeds were significantly associated with wool traits like crimp, staple length, kemp score, and greasy color grade, suggesting their potential use in breeding programs.
42 citations
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November 2018 in “Archives of dermatological research” Apremilast was not effective in treating moderate-to-severe alopecia areata.
May 1981 in “Inpharma (Balgowlah)” Medroxyprogesterone acetate improved sleep apnea symptoms in some obese patients.
February 2024 in “Archiv EuroMedica” This review suggests that annurca apple extract, rich in polyphenols, may be a promising alternative for treating baldness, though further research is needed to clearly assess its effectiveness compared to existing treatments.
January 2021 in “Medicine Science | International Medical Journal” This study found that men with early androgenetic alopecia had significantly lower total antioxidant capacity compared to healthy age-matched controls.
16 citations
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December 2018 in “Skin pharmacology and physiology” This study found that in people with alopecia areata, oxidative stress indicators were higher and specific enzyme activities were lower compared to healthy controls, suggesting oxidative stress's significant role in disease pathogenesis.
January 2016 in “International journal of reproduction, contraception, obstetrics and gynecology” This study found that the IGF2 gene Apa1 A820G polymorphism is associated with an increased risk of developing PCOS in the studied population.
31 citations
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May 2021 in “Journal of endocrinological investigation” This study in Italy found that APS-1, a rare disorder, is associated with various AIRE gene mutations and most individuals have autoantibodies such as IFNωAbs, which are markers of the condition.
June 2026 in “Health Science Reports” This review proposes a theoretical model for treating androgenetic alopecia using STEAP3 protein, based on recent findings about genetic mutations affecting molecular pathways, but emphasizes that this hypothesis needs validation through laboratory and clinical studies.
42 citations
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April 2009 in “Human Genetics” This study suggests that the AGA risk haplotype in Europeans was driven to high frequency by positive selection, likely associated with a variant in the EDA2R gene.
1 citations
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January 2025 in “JEADV Clinical Practice” This study reported that the AAPPO tool effectively distinguishes between patients with alopecia areata based on scalp hair loss severity, whereas the EQ‐5D‐5L may underestimate the specific disease burden, particularly in psychological and social aspects.
January 2025 in “American Journal of Translational Research” This study reported that the combination of EE-CPA and raloxifene effectively manages PCOS-related infertility, enhancing pregnancy outcomes through improvements in metabolism, sex hormones, ovarian function, and endometrial receptivity, without significantly increasing adverse effects.
January 2024 in “Biomedicines” This review discussed the cutaneous manifestations of APECED, highlighting chronic mucocutaneous candidiasis, alopecia areata, and vitiligo, while emphasizing the importance of early detection and monitoring for accurate diagnosis and patient care in various populations.
1 citations
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September 2021 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study found that the ACE gene I/D polymorphism may serve as a genetic susceptibility indicator for androgenetic alopecia in an Egyptian patient group.
13 citations
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August 1997 in “Steroids” Finasteride effectively lowers specific hormone levels, helping monitor treatment progress.
February 2024 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” This study reports a solid causal relationship between increased serum levels of ApoB, LDL, and VLDL and an elevated risk of androgenic alopecia.
33 citations
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February 2012 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This study found significant changes in gene expression related to skin structure and signaling pathways in AEC syndrome skin, offering new insights into the syndrome's molecular underpinnings.
28 citations
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November 2018 in “American Journal of Medical Genetics Part A” This report describes a neurometabolic disorder linked to gain-of-function variants in the ODC1 gene, characterized by developmental delay, ectodermal abnormalities, and notable facial and neuroimaging features.
June 2025 in “Turkish Journal of Dermatology” This study found that patients with acne vulgaris had significantly lower serum paraoxonase 1 (PON1) activity compared to healthy controls, suggesting that oxidative stress might play a role in the condition's development.
16 citations
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March 2023 in “Gels” This study found that paeonol-loaded liposomal gels demonstrated antioxidant effects and relieved inflammation in AD-like mice, suggesting potential benefits for treating atopic dermatitis.
1 citations
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September 2018 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” In this report, a 2-year-old male with GAPO syndrome exhibited androgenetic-like alopecia with normal testosterone levels and telogen hair loss, which are novel findings for this condition.
29 citations
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January 2020 in “Frontiers in endocrinology” This paper considers fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva as a segmental progeroid syndrome, which may help uncover mechanisms of normal aging and suggest targets for new treatments.
1 citations
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October 2005 in “Experimental and Clinical Endocrinology & Diabetes” This study found that in pregnant rats, the suppression of ACTH responses to IL-1β is linked to the action of endogenous opioids and AP, with AP potentially inducing opioid inhibition through increased pENK-A expression.
13 citations
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April 2020 in “European Journal of Dermatology” This study found that apremilast treatment did not result in sustained improvement for most patients with treatment-resistant alopecia areata, although one patient experienced significant benefit.
June 2016 in “American Journal of Cardiology” This study assessed the physical and mental health-related quality of life in patients undergoing either open surgical repair or endovascular aneurysm repair for abdominal aortic aneurysm using the SF-36 tool.
12 citations
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July 2013 in “Circulation” This article discusses the relationship between mitochondrial DNA damage and atherosclerosis, suggesting that mtDNA damage may increase plaque vulnerability independent of reactive oxygen species, but reports no new clinical results.