5 citations
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January 2001 in “Hair transplant forum international” This review discusses the 1998 effort by 21 ISHRS hair restoration surgeons to standardize techniques for follicular unit transplantation and mini-micrografting, without reporting new clinical results.
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August 2020 This study found that Croton membranaceus root extract induced CYP1A2 and GSTM1 enzymes but inhibited CYP3A4 and CYP2D6 in rat livers, suggesting caution in its use with other drugs.
July 2024 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” This study describes the creation and two-year experience of a pioneering dermatological practice exclusively serving transgender and non-binary patients to address their unique dermatological concerns and promote healthcare equity, based on a retrospective analysis of 114 patients at a public hospital.
January 2024 in “Archives of Endocrinology and Metabolism” In this case report, a novel heterozygous mutation in the insulin receptor gene was identified in an adolescent girl with type A insulin resistance syndrome, characterized by excessive hair growth and skin changes, and her mother.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that alopecia areata patients have higher odds of certain comorbidities like ulcerative colitis and vitiligo, while showing lower odds for conditions like hypertension and type 2 diabetes compared to healthy controls.
This study found that sarcoptic mange significantly decreased vicuña and guanaco populations in San Guillermo National Park, Argentina, likely originating from mange-infected llama introduced nearby, raising the risk of local extinction.
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January 2022 in “PLoS ONE” This study reports that a sarcoptic mange outbreak, likely originating from mange-infected llamas from a governmental program, dramatically reduced vicuña and guanaco populations in San Guillermo National Park, Argentina.
5 citations
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December 2017 in “The Journal of Dermatology” This report describes a unique case of Schöpf–Schulz–Passarge syndrome in a Taiwanese man linked to a previously unreported homozygous WNT 10A mutation, underscoring its role in ectodermal dysplasia.
November 2023 in “Plants” This study evaluated compounds from Jatropha cordata bark, finding that a sterol mixture and n-heptyl ferulate demonstrated notable anti-inflammatory activity in murine macrophage cells without toxicity, suggesting potential for treating chronic inflammation.
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January 1998 in “Journal of biological chemistry/The Journal of biological chemistry” This study suggests that the residues Val-889 and Arg-752 in the androgen receptor steroid binding domain are crucial for the intermolecular interaction necessary for receptor dimerization and function.
125 citations
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February 1971 in “Biochemistry” Specific cross-linkages help make hair proteins stable and strong.
116 citations
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April 1986 in “The journal of cell biology/The Journal of cell biology” This study reports that a 190,000 molecular weight protein, identified as trichohyalin, may play a matrix role in the development of inner root sheaths in hair follicles.
79 citations
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December 1990 in “Clinical endocrinology” This review explores the mechanisms of intratesticular control of steroidogenesis and indicates the need for further controlled studies; it presents no new experimental findings.
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May 1993 in “The Journal of Cell Biology” This study detailed the structure and amino acid composition of sheep trichohyalin, noting its presence in various tissues and suggesting a possible functional role beyond structural support in hair follicles.
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February 2020 in “Journal of Ginseng Research” This review evaluates and classifies the non-saponin components of Korean Red Ginseng, emphasizing their combined role with saponins in the plant's bioactivity, but reports no new clinical results.
62 citations
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December 2007 in “Journal of biological chemistry/The Journal of biological chemistry” This study found that enzymatic conversion of Arg-51 in S100A3 protein to citrulline promotes homotetramer assembly, potentially increasing Ca²⁺ binding required for hair cuticular barrier formation.
47 citations
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February 1998 in “Journal of bone and mineral research” In this study, researchers identified a unique Arg30stop mutation in the vitamin D receptor gene that causes hereditary vitamin D-resistant rickets in a young French-Canadian boy by truncating the receptor and causing hormone resistance.
46 citations
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May 1991 in “British Journal of Dermatology” In this study, heparin was found to exert dose- and hair cycle-dependent effects on skin epithelial cells in mice, affecting hair follicle development and protein synthesis differently based on its administration method.
43 citations
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July 2012 in “Molecular human reproduction” This study suggests that women with polycystic ovary syndrome may have a distinct metabolomic profile, differing in levels of amino acids, organic acids, and lipids compared to controls.
35 citations
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August 2010 in “The American journal of pathology” This study reports that hypomorphic alleles of the Ass1 gene in mice resemble human CTLN1, providing a potential model for preclinical studies and indicating that standard treatments for CTLN1 can rescue phenotypes.
34 citations
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July 2011 in “International journal of pharmaceutics” This study found that ion-paired solutions significantly improved the skin penetration of risedronate in hairless mice compared to risedronate alone.
30 citations
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June 2022 in “Animals” This study found that certain genes were significantly associated with hair length in Inner Mongolia cashmere goats, potentially serving as molecular markers for different hair types.
24 citations
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August 2021 in “Scientific Reports” This study found that non-thermal atmospheric pressure plasma may stimulate hair growth through activation of the Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway, suggesting it could be a potential non-pharmacological treatment for alopecia.
19 citations
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July 2012 in “Biotechnic & Histochemistry” This study observed that decreased nucleolar organizing region protein synthesis in hair root cells is correlated with hair loss in humans.
18 citations
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April 1989 in “Clinics in Dermatology” This study found that using an argon gas-based system for intralesional cryotherapy significantly reduced keloid scar volume, improved scar quality, and resulted in low recurrence rates after 12 months.
17 citations
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October 2015 in “Medicine and Pharmacy Reports” This article reviews current research on animal models for hair regrowth treatments and reports no new findings; it highlights the need for studies comparing therapy efficiency and long-term safety.
15 citations
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October 1970 in “Archives of disease in childhood” Hair amino acid levels can indicate metabolic disorders.
15 citations
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January 1988 Hair follicles have unique proteins that vary by species and are influenced by nutrition.
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May 2021 in “FASEB bioAdvances” This review discusses plant-based alternatives to retinoids for dermal antiaging and hair health, highlighting roles for cytokinins and phytoestrogens and reports no new results.
13 citations
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January 2020 in “Scientific Reports” This study found distinct differences in protein expression and wound healing pathways between Acomys cahirinus and Mus musculus, highlighting potential targets for reducing fibrotic response in mammals.