January 2025 in “Pharmaceuticals” This review discusses the potential of peptide-based hydrogels as biomaterials for treating chronic wounds and reports no new clinical findings.
3 citations
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March 2024 in “Viruses” This study found that γδ T cells in the skin contribute to wound healing after vaccinia virus infection by promoting cytokine and growth factor induction, without affecting virus replication control.
37 citations
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August 2024 in “Current Issues in Molecular Biology” This review summarizes recent findings on keratins 6, 16, and 17, highlighting their role in keratinocyte behavior and nuclear functions, and discusses their potential as biomarkers for various skin pathologies, including damage, inflammation, and cancer, rather than in healthy skin.
This scoping review identifies various pharmacological agents and five key mechanistic strategies being studied in vivo to mitigate multi-organ toxicity caused by cytarabine, with apraglutide and N-acetylcysteine highlighted as promising candidates for clinical application.
This review highlights that iron deficiency is a significant yet often overlooked contributor to the development of immune-mediated inflammatory skin diseases, suggesting that iron dysregulation may drive inflammation and metabolic imbalances in conditions like psoriasis and atopic dermatitis.
6 citations
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September 2024 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” This review explored the relationship between autoimmune thyroiditis and various autoimmune skin conditions, highlighting shared genetic markers and immunological mechanisms, such as disrupted immune tolerance and oxidative stress, which may contribute to the development of these disorders.
3 citations
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February 2023 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This review discusses the composition, preparation, and applications of autologous platelet and extracellular vesicle-rich plasma, highlighting its potential benefits and the need for further research, but it reports no new clinical findings.
26 citations
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February 2016 in “Respiratory Medicine” This article reviews strategies for serological testing in diagnosing ILD linked to systemic rheumatic diseases and introduces a potential diagnostic algorithm for pulmonologists, while noting further validation is needed.
June 2026 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that certain proteins linked to immune suppression and melanogenesis are associated with repigmentation in vitiligo patients undergoing standard treatment, suggesting these proteins and their pathways play roles distinct from merely reversing skin lesions.
15 citations
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November 2024 in “Materials” This review discusses the medical and dental applications of polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs), highlighting their potential for improving drug delivery and providing biocompatible solutions for medical devices, but reports no new clinical results.
2 citations
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June 2020 in “Research Square (Research Square)” This study demonstrated that the antiandrogen drug enzalutamide may reduce TMPRSS2 levels in human lung cells and mouse lungs, supporting its potential as a COVID-19 treatment option.
1 citations
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July 2021 in “Current Issues in Molecular Biology” This study found that finasteride treatment of male rats led to changes in their male offspring's testicular gene expression, potentially affecting sperm function in response to odorant-like signals.
1 citations
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August 2019 in “Journal of pediatric & adolescent gynecology” This report describes a novel AR gene mutation in a female patient, contributing to androgen insensitivity syndrome, and emphasizes its potential impact on genetic counseling.
41 citations
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October 2019 in “Biomolecules” This review highlights the role of all-trans retinoic acid in regulating stem and progenitor cell proliferation and differentiation, suggesting its potential to enhance treatments in regenerative medicine and cancer.
July 2026 in “Journal of Medicinal Chemistry” In this study, candidate compound 39 demonstrated potent androgen receptor antagonism and faster hair-growth efficacy in a mouse model compared to pyrilutamide, while maintaining favorable safety and pharmacokinetic profiles, suggesting potential for topical use in androgenic alopecia.
50 citations
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December 2006 in “Bone” This study found that the steroidal aromatase inhibitor exemestane stimulated proliferation of human osteoblast cells, suggesting both androgen receptor-dependent and independent pathways are involved.
March 2024 in “International journal of nanomedicine” This review discusses recent advancements in the development and use of polymer-based nanohydrogels for topical drug delivery, noting their potential to enhance drug loading, release control, and skin penetration for treating dermatological conditions.
187 citations
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December 2005 in “Experimental Dermatology” This article discusses the role of estrogens in skin aging and reports no new findings; it highlights the potential of selective ER modulators to improve skin health without systemic side effects.
236 citations
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April 2015 in “Cell” This study found that patterned hair plucking in mice triggers a collective regeneration response in nearby unplucked hair follicles via a quorum sensing mechanism involving immune signaling.
55 citations
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May 2019 in “Journal of Endocrinology” This review summarizes research on androgens' roles in female reproductive function, noting their impact on IVF outcomes and the development of PCOS, and highlights the need for mechanism-based therapies.
16 citations
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January 2019 in “Pharmaceutical biology” This study found that Lespedeza cuneata aqueous extract reduced serum dihydrotestosterone levels and 5α-reductase mRNA expression in testosterone-induced prostatic hyperplasia in rats, suggesting potential as a treatment for prostatic hyperplasia.
April 2024 in “Journal of translational medicine” This review highlights the diverse roles of melanocytes in pigmentation, immunity, and hearing among other functions, their involvement in disorders, and their emerging potential in regenerative medicine, including applications in disease modeling and therapy development using advanced technologies.
131 citations
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September 2017 in “Molecular and Cellular Endocrinology” This article discusses the role of androgens in metabolic and reproductive health and reports no new experimental results; the focus is on androgen receptor activation by testosterone and 5α-dihydrotestosterone.
February 2023 in “Vaccines” This review discusses the potential impact of COVID-19 on the male reproductive system and highlights unanswered questions regarding its mechanisms and implications for men's health and fertility, reporting no new clinical results.
19 citations
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October 2017 in “The FASEB Journal” This study established an androgen-responsive human organ culture model using hair follicles, demonstrating that women's intermediate facial follicles grow more hair in response to men's higher androgen levels.
This study used whole-genome resequencing to analyze genetic diversity and selection in 17 rabbit breeds, identifying genes linked to traits like coat color and body size, which could inform breeding and conservation efforts.
15 citations
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October 2024 in “Nutrients” In this study, consuming a healthy, plant-based diet was associated with reduced skin inflammation and improved overall skin health, while the potential benefits of probiotics, synbiotics, and postbiotics for skin inflammation and tissue regeneration require further investigation.
37 citations
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July 2016 in “Current Opinion in Cell Biology” This review summarizes recent discoveries about how tissue-resident stem cells interact with their environments during normal conditions and after injury, without reporting new results.
January 2014 in “Springer eBooks” Inflammasome proteins can indicate the severity and treatment response of various diseases and injuries.
In this study, a pH-responsive microneedle patch was developed, showing potential in rat models for treating spinal cord injuries by reducing inflammation, promoting nerve regeneration, and supporting neurogenesis, which contributed to improved motor and neurological recovery.