23 citations
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July 2023 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences” In this study using a mouse model and human data, researchers found that CD8+ T cells are central to driving alopecia areata, while regulatory T cells offer some protection, highlighting CD8+ T cells as key targets for future therapy development.
18 citations
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September 2015 in “Clinical Endocrinology” This study found that women with polycystic ovary syndrome have higher serum VEGF-B levels, which are linked to insulin resistance and decrease after metformin treatment.
August 2023 in “Natural Resources for Human Health” This paper offers a detailed overview of B vitamins, detailing their importance for energy, cognition, and metabolism, conditions leading to their deficiencies, symptoms of deficiencies, and the foods rich in these essential nutrients.
July 2022 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study found that apocynin restored COL17A1 expression in human keratinocytes and reduced UVB-induced cellular senescence, DNA damage, and cell cycle arrest.
47 citations
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March 2019 in “Journal of immunology research” This review discusses the effects of valproic acid on immune cell activation and gene expression, potentially influencing infection outcomes and suggesting its promise for autoimmune and hypersensitivity condition management.
1 citations
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May 2026 in “Nature Communications” This study demonstrated that CD19-CAR T cell therapy may promote structural regeneration in the skin of systemic sclerosis patients, as evidenced by histological improvements and fibroblast population changes, suggesting its potential for tissue remodeling in fibrotic diseases.
August 2019 in “Journal of Invertebrate Pathology” This study observed that different alkaline buffers had a significant impact on the volume of liquid consumed by fall armyworm larvae, emphasizing the importance of measuring imbibed volumes to reduce dose errors in bioassays.
16 citations
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October 2014 in “Cell death and disease” This study found that over- and ectopic-expression of FoxN1 in early life negatively affected the development of thymic epithelial cells, T and B cells, and skin epithelial cells.
19 citations
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August 2019 in “Journal of Cellular Biochemistry” This study found that adipose‐derived stem cells can restore skin barrier function and inhibit photoaging-related responses in UVB-irradiated mice, suggesting a potential therapeutic role in managing skin photoaging.
5 citations
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February 2022 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This review discusses the roles of distinct immune cell types in skin wound healing, highlighting findings from animal studies, but provides no new clinical results.
4 citations
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June 2025 in “Frontiers in Immunology” This review discusses the role of the BAFF system in autoimmune diseases and highlights its therapeutic potential, emphasizing the need for disease-specific clinical trials to improve treatment strategies.
5 citations
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June 2024 in “Free Radical Biology and Medicine” This review highlights that current in vitro models often fail to replicate the physiological oxygen levels experienced by different skin cell types, which could affect redox states and functions, potentially accelerating skin aging.
July 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Immune system changes may contribute to female pattern hair loss.
26 citations
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September 2012 in “Cell Reports” In this study, knockout of B-raf and C-raf genes in mice showed they are not needed for early melanocyte development, but are crucial for maintaining melanocyte stem cells, as evidenced by hair graying due to stem cell depletion.
July 2026 in “Journal of Zhejiang University (Medical Sciences)” This study found that adipose stem cell-derived nanovesicles promoted dermal papilla cell proliferation, migration, and anti-apoptotic effects in vitro and enhanced hair follicle cycle progression in mice, primarily through activation of the β-catenin signaling pathway.
21 citations
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November 2022 in “Frontiers in immunology” This article reviews sebaceous immunobiology and highlights the complex role of sebaceous glands and sebocytes in skin barrier function and inflammation, particularly in acne pathogenesis, but reports no new results.
8 citations
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January 2007 in “International journal of experimental pathology” This study observed that hairless HRS/J mice were resistant to Bacillus anthracis infection at the skin's surface, suggesting resistance may be due to increased dermal neutrophils rather than non-functional hair follicles.
November 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study used advanced single-cell RNA and chromatin sequencing to investigate differences in peripheral blood cells between mild and severe alopecia areata patients, uncovering shared transcription factor motifs that may explain disease severity and open avenues for future research on therapeutic targets.
April 2017 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” This study found that B cells have dual roles in tumor immunity, with regulatory B cells potentially hindering immune responses against tumors in the melanoma mouse model.
23 citations
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September 2017 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” In this mouse study, NF-κB was shown to play a role in hair follicle cycling and morphogenesis, with specific activity patterns differing by hair type and involving noncanonical signaling for zigzag hair bending.
18 citations
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July 2014 in “Molecular Medicine Reports” This study found that UVB radiation significantly alters miRNA expression and induces cytotoxicity and apoptosis in normal human dermal papilla cells.
January 2018 in “Stem cell biology and regenerative medicine” This review discusses how the nuclear lamina integrates biochemical and mechanical signals to influence gene expression and skin homeostasis, but reports no new clinical results.
80 citations
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June 2000 in “Modern Pathology” Long-standing benign tumors can become cancerous, especially in people with weakened immune systems.
July 2024 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” This article reviews the effects of vitamins, including A, C, D, E, and B, on animal fur, highlighting their roles in promoting healthy skin and fur condition by regulating cell renewal, metabolism, and collagen synthesis.
2 citations
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January 2014 in “Hair therapy & transplantation” This review explores the molecular controls of hair follicle cycling and highlights the challenge of developing effective treatments for common hair disorders without providing new clinical results.
65 citations
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October 2018 in “Frontiers in cellular and infection microbiology” This study observed that dandruff in Indian women is associated with a distinct scalp microbiome, including specific bacterial and unknown Malassezia species, with implications for nutrient homeostasis and cell-host adhesion pathways.
1 citations
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August 2012 in “Pediatrics in review” This paper reviews various vitamin deficiencies, including vitamin D, and highlights their potential health impacts. It does not report new research findings but discusses current recommendations and risks associated with these deficiencies.
May 2026 in “Frontiers in Endocrinology” In a mouse model, this study found that exposure to PM2.5 leads to significant postpartum hair loss, apparent via morphological changes and elevated markers of inflammation, apoptosis, and fibrosis, potentially exacerbated by changes in hormone receptors and stem cell populations.
77 citations
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September 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that TRPV3 ion channels on human epidermal keratinocytes suppress cell proliferation, induce cell death, and trigger a proinflammatory response, suggesting a role in cutaneous inflammatory processes.
January 2025 in “Nanoscale” This study reports that a new boron/nitrogen-doped carbon nano-onion-based delivery system for doxorubicin enhanced its uptake and anticancer effects in specific cancer cell types, while reducing cardiotoxicity in human heart cells.