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.
March 2026 in “Trends in Sciences” This review suggests that while platelet-rich plasma has the most robust clinical evidence, platelet-rich fibrin and concentrated growth factors are gaining favor due to their ease of use and absence of additives.
November 2025 in “IntechOpen eBooks” This chapter reviews the complex relationship between PCOS and sexual dysfunction, highlighting its fundamental role as a biopsychosocial manifestation rather than a secondary complication, and calls for comprehensive, patient-centered care; it reports no new clinical results.
July 2022 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” In this study, researchers created a comprehensive transcriptome map of human hair follicle compartments, identifying compartment-specific genes and providing a resource for potential therapeutic interventions.
This article discusses variations in retinoid pharmacokinetics affecting their toxicity and clinical efficacy, but reports no new results; the authors emphasize considering toxicity in selecting suitable compounds.
January 2007 in “Electronic archive of the library (Vitebsk State Medical University)” This study suggests that in alopecia areata, an altered distribution of cytokines and growth factors in hair follicles may disrupt normal cell proliferation and induce premature hair growth phases.
November 2025 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” This study observed that the choice between using Belimumab and Anifrolumab for treating active Systemic Lupus Erythematosus was mainly based on clinical phenotype, with Anifrolumab linked to chronic-active disease and Belimumab associated with relapsing-remitting disease.
401 citations
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January 2013 in “Postepy Dermatologii I Alergologii” This review discusses the biology and development of skin melanocytes, but reports no new clinical findings.
18 citations
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September 2020 in “BMC Public Health” This study found that non-Kuwaiti COVID-19 patients in Kuwait had higher odds of death, ICU admission, ARDS, and pneumonia compared to Kuwaiti patients.
5 citations
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April 2024 in “Biology” This review explores the current understanding of hair follicle development and regeneration, emphasizing the molecular pathways involved and the potential for bioengineering hair follicles in vitro to advance hair regeneration strategies.
March 2022 in “Women's health issues” This review highlights the urgent need for increased research and policy support for autoimmune and immune-mediated skin diseases, which are on the rise and disproportionately affect women's health in the United States, suggesting a focus on gender and socioenvironmental factors.
50 citations
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May 2018 in “International journal of cardiology” This study found associations between genetic predictors of increased testosterone and cardiovascular risk factors, but the implications for testosterone supplementation are unclear due to uncertainties in genetic variant functions.
24 citations
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October 2018 in “Addiction Biology” This study found that alcohol dependence is associated with altered HPA axis functioning, with AD patients showing higher hair cortisol concentrations and reduced ACTH and cortisol levels, irrespective of childhood maltreatment history.
8 citations
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January 2014 in “Human Development” This article reviews Miriam Arbeit's skill-based model for promoting adolescent sexual development, highlighting its focus on adolescents as active participants in their own sexual growth but noting areas for further expansion.
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November 2024 in “Materials” In this study, researchers created nanowhiskers from crab shell-derived nanochitin that self-assembled into vibrant structural colors within a film. The material, sensitive to environmental changes, shows potential as a food freshness indicator and a sustainable dye for cosmetics due to chitin's biocompatibility.
2 citations
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November 2017 in “Histochemistry and Cell Biology” This study observed varying levels of polyamines in different compartments of rat hair follicles, indicating their potential involvement in hair growth, especially in the matrix and inner root sheath layers.
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January 2009 in “Elsevier eBooks” This article reviews the endocrine changes in anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa, highlighting hypoleptinemia as a potential mediator, but does not present any new clinical results.
June 2026 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” This study reviewed 55 studies to assess the bacterial microbiome in hair follicles across different inflammatory skin and hair conditions, reporting shifts in the abundance of Cutibacterium and Staphylococcus among various diseases, though the causal significance remains unclear.
This study found that targeting S1PR1 signaling in mouse aortic endothelial cells helps suppress inflammation-related gene expression while revealing diverse and spatially distinct endothelial cell subtypes.
April 2016 in “Annals of laboratory medicine” The researchers reported that epitestosterone treatment reduced eicosanoid levels generated by cyclooxygenases and lipoxygenases in rabbit liver samples with carrageenan-induced inflammation.
May 2014 in “Transfusion and Apheresis Science” The study found that the quality of cord blood units remains consistent before freezing and after thawing, indicating that attached tube segments reliably represent the graft's properties.
1 citations
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February 2018 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine” This study found that young men with post-finasteride syndrome may experience erectile dysfunction due to potential histologic changes in penile tissue, despite having normal penile Doppler hemodynamics.
February 2015 in “American journal of medical and biological research” This study found that molecular differences in paracrine factors between balding and non-balding hair follicles may enhance understanding of androgen action in hair disorders and potentially inform better treatments.
11 citations
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January 2005 in “Brazilian Journal of Medical and Biological Research” This study found no qualitative skin differences during development between mutant hairless USP mice and BALB/c mice, except for enlarged cysts in the hairless strain.
January 2026 in “International Journal of Biological Macromolecules” This study used a new multimolecular spectral method to uncover structural differences in hair keratin from individuals with androgenetic alopecia compared to healthy individuals, identifying potential biomarkers and providing insights for developing new treatments.
May 2025 in “Biological and Clinical Sciences Research Journal” This randomized controlled trial found that topical 5% minoxidil was more effective than topical 5% Procapil in treating androgenetic alopecia after six months, as indicated by patient self-assessment, global photography, and researcher evaluation, with statistically significant differences favoring minoxidil.
December 2024 in “Problems of Biological Medical and Pharmaceutical Chemistry” This study examined the hair ionomic profiles of first-year RUDN University students and found distinct elemental differences between those from the Moscow region and the Middle East, suggesting these profiles may reflect the geographical and climatic conditions of their previous environments.
57 citations
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January 1987 in “Journal of Biological Chemistry” This study identified and sequenced several keratin cDNA clones showing distinct expression patterns in mouse epithelia, with in situ hybridization highlighting differences in keratin distribution between normal and hyperproliferative tissues.
23 citations
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January 2014 in “International Journal of Biological Sciences” This study found that African American men with prostate cancer have higher rates of somatic and germline androgen receptor mutations than Caucasian American men, which may contribute to ethnic differences in disease progression and outcomes.
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April 2015 in “Journal of biological chemistry/The Journal of biological chemistry” This study reports the development of a novel protocol to purify human TRPV3 ion channels, revealing functional properties and differences in ligand interactions, enabling further structural and functional research.