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October 2025 in “Micromachines” This review highlights the potential of integrating point-of-care testing with allele-specific amplification techniques like AS-PCR, AS-LAMP, and AS-RPA to improve the efficiency, accuracy, and affordability of genotyping single nucleotide polymorphisms associated with human diseases.
November 2006 in “評価・診断に関するシンポジウム講演論文集” This study found that KSR1 is essential for v-Ha-ras-mediated skin tumor formation in mice but not for MT-driven mammary tumor genesis, suggesting its potential as a therapeutic target in Ras/MAPK signaling.
June 2023 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This study reports a unique case of coinheritance of BRCA2 and CYLD pathogenic variants in a man with metastatic malignant cylindroma, suggesting that recognizing such genetic profiles in rare conditions can provide new treatment options, including the potential use of therapies targeting BRCA deficiency.
July 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Bioengineered skin models aging well, useful for studying aging and testing treatments.
June 2001 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The exam tested knowledge on various skin-related topics for CME credit.
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January 2008 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” Caffeine and siloxanetriol alginate caffeine in emulsion form can reduce fatty cell size and number, potentially treating cellulite effectively.
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September 2013 in “Breast cancer research” This study identified a specific SNP in the CACNB4 gene associated with a higher risk of chemotherapy-induced alopecia in breast cancer patients, which may help develop interventions to improve their quality of life.
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March 2020 in “Gene” In this study, certain genetic variations in the ESR1 and ESR2 genes were strongly associated with polycystic ovary syndrome and related metabolic issues in Tunisian women.
April 2024 in “Materials today bio” In this study, the researchers developed a novel wound dressing incorporating copper-doped calcium silicate and curcumin, which significantly promoted nerve and blood vessel regeneration in deep burn wounds, emphasizing the crucial role of bioactive chelation in neuralized skin repair.
7 citations
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January 2015 in “Case reports in genetics” This case report illustrates how SNP array testing helped identify a DCAF17 mutation linked to Woodhouse-Sakati syndrome in consanguineous Qatari siblings with shared features including alopecia and hypogonadotropic hypogonadism.
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August 2002 in “Journal of Medicinal Chemistry” This study reports that 2-(1-Adamantyl)-4H-thiochromen-4-on-6-O-sulfamate is the most potent steroid sulfatase inhibitor identified so far, exhibiting 170-fold higher activity than the lead compound estrone sulfamate.
8 citations
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January 2005 in “Acta Oto-Laryngologica” This case study reports that ciclosporin effectively managed symptoms in a patient with steroid-dependent sudden sensorineural hearing loss, allowing discontinuation of corticosteroids and confirming remission through audiometry.
March 2026 in “Journal of Personalized Medicine” In this study involving South African breast cancer patients, researchers identified certain genetic variations in cytochrome P450 and other enzymes potentially linked to differences in tamoxifen treatment outcomes, suggesting a need for more comprehensive pharmacogenomic studies to optimize therapy in African populations.
5 citations
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October 2020 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” In this study, the authors found that inhibiting Cdc42 activity with CASIN restored hair follicle stem cell function and hair growth in aged mice, suggesting potential for treating aging-related hair regeneration issues.
January 2026 in “Elsevier eBooks” 35 citations
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August 2016 in “Experimental Dermatology” This viewpoint essay discusses the potential of fullerene C60 derivatives as novel treatment agents in dermatology, highlighting their ability to act as both radical scavengers and oxygen radical generators.
June 2026 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine” This case report describes an extremely rare instance of seminoma in an adult with SRY-negative 46,XX testicular disorder of sex development, uniquely presenting as acute abdomen due to gonadal torsion.
This study found that mutant Cx43 impairs fibroblast function during wound healing and reduces hair follicle cell proliferation, likely contributing to hair growth defects in ODDD patients.
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January 2014 in “Biological & pharmaceutical bulletin” This study found that rice bran oil extracted by supercritical CO2 can be considered non-genotoxic based on in vitro and in vivo test results, despite some chromosomal aberrations observed under specific conditions.
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February 2010 in “Clinical kidney journal” This case report highlights a severe kidney injury linked to the combined use of ciclosporin and simvastatin in a patient treated for alopecia universalis.
September 2024 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Subcision is the most efficient, cost-effective, and safest treatment for post-acne boxcar scarring in skin of color.
January 2015 in “Current Opinion in Endocrinology, Diabetes and Obesity”
5 citations
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February 2014 in “Journal of Liquid Chromatography & Related Technologies” This study successfully developed and validated a reverse-phase HPLC method for accurately determining finasteride and tamsulosin simultaneously in bulk and pharmaceutical formulations.
13 citations
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September 2011 in “International Urology and Nephrology” 60 citations
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January 2021 in “BMC Genomics” This study mapped genomic copy number variation in Chinese fine-wool sheep, identifying genes involved in sensory perception, nutrient metabolism, growth, and development, and highlighting significant selection on the RXFP2 gene.
44 citations
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January 2021 in “Research” This study explored the use of manganese-doped calcium silicate nanowire-incorporated alginate hydrogels (MCSA hydrogels) for treating melanoma and promoting wound healing, finding that these hydrogels effectively ablate melanoma under near-infrared irradiation and enhance vascular endothelial cell activity for tissue regeneration.
12 citations
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August 2019 in “BMC Medical Genetics” This study found that two MC4R gene polymorphisms are associated with higher BMI in women with PCOS in western Saudi Arabia, but are not linked to PCOS itself.
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January 2020 in “Journal of Dermatology” This study described specific skin and hair follicle abnormalities in three Japanese patients with Cantu syndrome, which may relate to the regulation role of SUR2 in hair follicle growth.
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March 2022 in “Frontiers in Medicine” This case report highlights a rare instance of esophageal carcinoma in a patient with Cronkhite-Canada syndrome, emphasizing the importance of endoscopic surveillance for malignant gastrointestinal tumors in these patients.
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March 2024 in “Saudi Pharmaceutical Journal” This study found that a nano-cubosome formulation co-loaded with capsaicin and thiocolchicoside enhanced bioavailability and showed promising analgesic and anti-inflammatory effects in rats, potentially benefiting gout management through improved transdermal delivery.