39 citations
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October 2013 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” In this study, researchers found that intestine-derived human alpha defensin 5 enhances wound healing, reduces bacterial load, and promotes hair growth in murine burn wound beds by increasing LGR stem cell migration.
38 citations
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June 2004 in “Human Reproduction” This review discusses the challenges of using surrogate variables versus primary clinical end-points in PCOS trials and reports no new research results; the authors suggest focusing future studies on primary outcomes.
29 citations
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January 2010 in “Methods in Enzymology” This review discusses five genetic fate mapping methods used to study cell behaviors during development and regeneration, detailing the necessary tools and considerations without reporting new experimental results.
28 citations
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August 2009 in “Nursing for Women's Health” This review highlights that while healthcare providers are starting to diagnose polycystic ovary syndrome earlier in teens, the psychological and social needs often remain inadequately addressed.
19 citations
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October 2012 in “Frontiers of Hormone Research” This article reviews treatment strategies for ovulation induction in women with PCOS seeking pregnancy, emphasizing lifestyle changes and pharmacological options, and reports no new clinical findings.
18 citations
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February 2019 in “Scientific Reports” This study found that TSA restored the hair-inductive capacity of skin-derived precursors in mice by enhancing BMP gene expression and signaling through histone acetylation.
11 citations
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March 2020 in “American Journal of Medical Genetics Part A” This study identified a novel homozygous EDNRA variant linked to Oro-Oto-Cardiac Syndrome and showed that EDNRA signaling is essential for normal craniofacial and cardiovascular development.
9 citations
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May 2024 in “Cureus” This review discusses the role of platelet-rich plasma in assisted reproductive technology for enhancing endometrial receptivity and reports promising outcomes.
8 citations
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March 2019 in “Open Biology” This review describes recent advances in regenerating functional 3D organs from stem cells, particularly ectodermal organs, but reports no new clinical findings and highlights future research directions for organ replacement therapy.
2 citations
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January 2019 in “Medizinische Genetik” Among families with pediatric brain disease, this study identified over 200 novel genetic causes, revealing potential treatment points using drug repurposing or nutritional supplementation.
September 2023 in “Frontiers in bioengineering and biotechnology” This review explores the role of JAG1 in disease treatment, highlighting the need for effective methods to deliver JAG1 in its bound form to activate NOTCH signaling for therapeutic applications in craniofacial bone loss and myocardial infarction.
39 citations
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December 2001 in “JNCI: Journal of the National Cancer Institute” This study found that enhanced expression of the Sonic hedgehog gene via an adenovirus vector accelerated hair regrowth in mice with chemotherapy-induced alopecia.
This article reviews the characteristics and risks associated with polycystic ovary syndrome, such as insulin resistance and obesity, highlighting a need for further understanding of its pathogenesis; it reports no new findings.
24 citations
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May 2018 in “Journal of Molecular Endocrinology” This article discusses the discovery of the first known menstruating rodent, the spiny mouse, and proposes that a significant increase in progesterone during the luteal phase is a unique feature of menstruating species, but reports no new experimental results.
30 citations
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February 2023 in “Animals” This study suggests that the period from birth to 6 months is optimal for regulating secondary hair follicle development in cashmere goats, with specific growth factors potentially playing a regulatory role.
February 2025 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” In this study, maternal melatonin implantation in pregnant rabbits reduced hair follicle cell apoptosis and increased hair follicle density in their neonatal offspring, suggesting a beneficial impact on hair follicle development mediated through specific molecular pathways.
12 citations
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September 2024 in “JID Innovations” This review highlights the potential of microfluidic skin-on-a-chip models in skin research, emphasizing their ability to mimic human skin structure and improve control over cellular and molecular distribution compared to traditional in vitro models.
26 citations
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September 2005 in “Pharmacology Biochemistry and Behavior” This study found that inhibiting the 5alpha-reductase 2 pathway in male rats affects brain sexual differentiation and leads to reproductive changes, including increased pre-implantation loss despite unchanged copulatory potential.
13 citations
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February 2024 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” This study demonstrated that intradermal treatment with a medical device using Polynucleotides High Purification Technology (PN HPT) significantly improved skin surface, firmness, pigmentation, and radiance in 30 Asian subjects, with benefits lasting up to six months and no adverse events reported.
April 2024 in “Surgical Techniques Development” This article describes the significance of the Italian Association of Plastic Aesthetic Surgery's annual congress in European aesthetic plastic surgery, but reports no new research findings.
July 2023 in “Frontiers in Veterinary Science” This study found that exogenous melatonin binds to the nuclear receptor RORα in Inner Mongolia cashmere goats, stimulating secondary hair follicle development and promoting villus growth.
9 citations
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June 1999 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study observed hair-specific transcription of a reporter gene in transgenic mice, with increased expression after dexamethasone and ultraviolet B treatment.
February 2024 in “Biomedicines” This study found that NKB placental mRNA expression was higher in women with PCOS, particularly in pregnancies with female offspring, suggesting its involvement in PCOS-related placental dysfunction.
2 citations
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May 2023 in “Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology” This review explores the potential of multifunctional bioscaffolds in skin tissue engineering, highlighting their successful biological performance in vitro and in vivo animal models, while also identifying the demand for technological advancements to improve wound healing applications in clinical settings.
222 citations
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August 2009 in “Experimental Dermatology” This review discusses the role of stem cells in cutaneous wound healing and reports no clinical results; the authors highlight the need for better understanding of underlying mechanisms for future therapies.
98 citations
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May 2010 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This document discusses the British Association of Dermatologists' current perspective on isotretinoin, focusing on its known side effects, prescribing requirements, teratogenic risks, and the contentious link to mood changes, reporting no new research findings.
74 citations
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January 2015 in “Asian Journal of Transfusion Science” This study found that platelet-rich plasma injections led to improvements in hair counts, thickness, and strength in patients with androgenic alopecia, showing promise as an effective treatment with no major adverse effects.
39 citations
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June 2023 in “Advanced Materials” This review discusses the unique advantages and challenges of microneedle arrays for vaccine and immunotherapy delivery but reports no new clinical results.
26 citations
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January 2025 in “iScience” This article reviews the potential applications, benefits, and limitations of platelet-rich plasma in medical practice and reports no new clinical results, emphasizing the need for standardized preparation and treatment protocols.
3 citations
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May 2023 in “Biomedicines” This article reviews the immunometabolic mechanisms linking polycystic ovary syndrome to infertility and stresses the need for interdisciplinary approaches to treat PCOS-related fertility issues; it reports no new clinical results.