26 citations
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May 2012 in “Cellular and Molecular Life Sciences” This review discusses the structure, expression, regulation, and potential roles of NcoA4 in cancer and other pathologies, reporting no new experimental findings.
July 2023 in “Turkish journal of veterinary research” This study investigated the hair structure of wild pigs in the Balıkesir region using stereomicroscopy and scanning electron microscopy, finding distinct bifurcation patterns, but concluded that pig bristles used in brushes likely wouldn't retain these features, complicating species identification.
July 2026 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” 2 citations
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April 2019 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” This study found that lotion containing ethanolic extract of Phyllanthus niruri and 1% menthol enhanced hair growth in white Wistar rats more than a formula without menthol, although not significantly.
January 2005 in “Australian viticulture” This study found that different bovine epithelial tissues express varying types of cytokeratins, with hair follicle and nasolabial gland expressing both acidic and basic types, while others express only one or the other.
3 citations
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August 2021 in “Research Square (Research Square)” This study found that increased mRNA expression of the Ectodysplasin-A2-Receptor, observed across multiple species and tissues, may exacerbate inflammation during aging, suggesting potential benefits of blocking EDA2R/EDA-A2 signaling.
36 citations
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November 2020 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” This study found that 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors were associated with a reduced frequency of COVID-19 symptoms in males with androgenetic alopecia.
9 citations
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February 1981 in “Australian journal of biological sciences” This study found that crossbred lambs fed liquid diets with reconstituted cow's milk initially grew wool without crimp, with crimp resuming two weeks post-weaning.
178 citations
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June 1994 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that a non-scarring alopecia in C3H/HeJ mice resembles human alopecia areata and may serve as a valuable model for studying specific subtypes of the human condition.
September 2025 in “OPAL (Open@LaTrobe) (La Trobe University)” This study found that a chemically modified small-interfering RNA candidate, AR-27 E-Chol, effectively stimulated hair regrowth and reduced androgen receptor gene expression in a mouse model of androgenetic alopecia, indicating its potential as a novel therapeutic approach.
17 citations
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February 2009 in “Journal of Ethnopharmacology” This study found that Asiasari radix extract may reduce hyperalgesia in mice by modulating NMDA and GABAA receptor activities without affecting cyclooxygenase activity.
February 2023 in “Al-Azhar International Medical Journal /Al-Azhar International Medical Journal” In this study, both intralesional and microneedling treatments with triamcinolone acetonide significantly reduced alopecia areata markers, but their clinical responses did not differ significantly, suggesting microneedling as a safe, cost-effective option with minimal complications.
January 2024 in “Современные проблемы науки и образования (Modern Problems of Science and Education)” Miliacin helps extend the hair growth phase in mice with hair loss.
January 2010 in “China Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Medicine” This study suggests that RORα, RORβ, and RORγ mRNA expression in cashmere goat skin is related to different stages of hair follicle development, indicating a possible role in cycled cashmere growth.
23 citations
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December 2013 in “Molecular cancer therapeutics” This study found that AR-positive breast cancer cell lines are more sensitive to the dual PI3K/mTOR inhibitor NVP-BEZ235 compared to AR-negative cells.
July 2025 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This genetic study identified four new keratin-associated protein genes in sheep, revealing significant sequence variation and suggesting complex evolutionary dynamics, with unique variants in some sheep breeds linking them to Romanov sheep ancestry.
83 citations
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May 2011 in “Experimental Dermatology” In this study, researchers identified nine new sheep keratin genes, highlighting species-specific differences in the expression and compartmentalization of wool-related keratin genes compared to humans.
1 citations
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July 2019 in “Small ruminant research” This study suggests that the NGF/TrkA/CREB system plays a crucial role in promoting outer root sheath cell proliferation in cashmere goats, which may aid in marker-assisted breeding.
February 2026 in “IOP Conference Series Earth and Environmental Science” This study identified specific morphological characteristics and kinship relationships among 27 candlenut genotypes in Karo Regency, North Sumatra, highlighting variations in stem, leaf, flower, fruit, and kernel traits, with the closest relationship between MTB1 and MTB2 genotypes.
January 2026 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” In this case report, complete hair regrowth was observed in a patient with autoimmune-related alopecia areata after treatment with a Janus kinase inhibitor, suggesting its potential effectiveness for both genetic and sporadic forms of the condition.
32 citations
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January 2022 in “Oxidative Medicine and Cellular Longevity” This study found that cedrol, administered orally, exhibited potential antiarthritic effects in rats by reducing inflammation, oxidative stress, and arthritis severity.
April 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that topical phenylephrine, an α1-AR agonist, significantly reduced hair shedding and increased epilation force threshold in women experiencing traction alopecia during cosmetic procedures.
May 2024 in “Jurnal Penelitian Farmasi dan Herbal” In this experimental study using male rabbits, researchers found that a 7.5% concentration of green tea leaf ethanol extract hair tonic was nearly as effective in promoting hair growth as the positive control, minoxidil, over a 21-day period.
January 2016 in “Jurnal Farmasi Indonesia” In this study, hibiscus leaf extract hair tonic at 10% concentration showed better hair growth promotion activity compared to minoxidil 2% in a rabbit model, although it caused eye irritation.
January 2000 in “Europe PMC (PubMed Central)” This study outlines treatment strategies for autoimmune alopecia areata, detailing that while mild cases may resolve on their own, severe cases often require intervention, with new JAK inhibitors like baricitinib and ritlecitinib emerging as promising treatments for those not responding to traditional therapies.
November 2025 in “SKIN The Journal of Cutaneous Medicine” This study found that approximately 85% of adults with severe alopecia areata who responded to baricitinib at 52 weeks maintained their improvement over a span of four years.
2 citations
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June 2003 in “International Journal of Acarology” This study describes a new mite species from marmots in a city park in Washington, noting that infested marmots displayed significant hair loss and tissue abnormalities.
This study found that hair germ and epidermal basal cells differ in keratin expressions in rat hair tissues, with hair-specific keratins appearing after the differentiation of each layer.
This study identified various non-coding RNAs (ncRNAs) and mRNAs differentially expressed in skin tissues of two coat types of Jinlan Cashmere Goats, suggesting potential regulatory networks that could inform precision breeding strategies to improve cashmere quality and yield.