1 citations
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November 2019 in “Damanhour Journal of Veterinary Sciences” This study found that cows with alopecia, ill-thrift, and infertility exhibited significant decreases in serum copper, zinc, calcium, inorganic phosphorus, magnesium, and hematological measures, indicating moderate microcytic, hypochromic anemia.
137 citations
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December 2007 in “Journal of bone and mineral research” This study suggests that 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D(3) and fibroblast growth factor 23 form a crucial axis in regulating phosphate balance, akin to its role in calcium regulation, and explores novel VDR interactions including with curcumin.
82 citations
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April 2014 in “Plant Cell & Environment” This study found that magnesium supply significantly influences root hair development in Arabidopsis, affecting reactive oxygen species, calcium signaling, and the expression of genes associated with root hair growth.
4 citations
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December 2024 in “Applied Sciences” This study analyzed the physico-chemical properties of rosehip seeds, revealing their rich nutritional content, including high levels of dietary fiber, essential fatty acids, minerals, and antioxidants, suggesting their potential application as high-value ingredients in nutraceuticals, pharmaceuticals, and cosmeceuticals.
October 2024 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” This study highlights a rare case of vitamin D-dependent rickets type 2A caused by a heterozygous mutation in the vitamin D receptor gene, emphasizing the complexity of managing this condition with high-dose calcium and vitamin D therapy.
1 citations
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June 2023 in “Journal of steroid biochemistry and molecular biology/The Journal of steroid biochemistry and molecular biology” This study found that deleting the vitamin D receptor from specific stem cells in mouse hair follicles disrupts their ability to regenerate the epidermis after injury, suggesting an essential interaction with the transcription factor p63.
60 citations
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November 2023 in “Biology” This review explores the role of aging-related changes in skin, discussing how impaired skin barrier function may contribute to systemic inflammation, or "inflamm-aging," which in turn could impact the broader decline in organ and tissue function seen in aged individuals.
12 citations
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September 2017 in “JDR Clinical & Translational Research” In this study, researchers observed that the success of treating hereditary vitamin D–resistant rickets in children depends on the mutation location in the VDR gene, notably with favorable dental development outcomes for those with the p.R391S mutation, despite persistent alopecia.
2 citations
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January 2012 in “PubMed” This case report describes an adolescent with coeliac disease presenting severe hypercalcaemia from a parathyroid adenoma, suggesting possible links between coeliac disease and hyperparathyroidism.
May 2024 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” In this study, it was observed that topical application of N,N-Dimethylglycine Sodium Salt significantly increased skin microcirculation and blood flow in human subjects, suggesting potential benefits for skin health and conditions like dermatitis.
June 2022 in “Rheumatology research” This case report suggests that systemic lupus erythematosus can be a rare cause of severe hypercalcemia, potentially due to stimulating parathyroid hormone receptor autoantibodies.
December 2017 in “Elsevier eBooks” This study suggests that unliganded vitamin D receptors in mice may cause more severe skeletal and mineral ion defects than VDR-null conditions, and vitamin D analogues may restore function in specific VDR mutations.
December 2025 in “Cureus” In this case report, a 40-year-old woman with systemic lupus erythematosus developed calcinosis cutis, a rare complication characterized by calcified deposits in her legs, requiring surgical intervention and ongoing medical treatment due to infection.
January 2019 in “Revista Medicina Cutánea Ibero-Latino-Americana” This article reviews the influence of vitamin D on various dermatological diseases and suggests that vitamin D supplementation might aid in maintaining skin cell homeostasis; it reports no new clinical results.
28 citations
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December 2007 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences” This study observed that root hair growth in Arabidopsis occurs episodically, with each growth period associated with external alkalization and internal acidification, suggesting a role for proton influx in facilitating polar growth.
24 citations
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February 2016 in “Journal of Animal Physiology and Animal Nutrition” The researchers reported that the net mineral requirements for weight gain in Morada Nova lambs differ from commonly recommended values by the Agricultural and Food Research Council.
2 citations
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July 2013 in “Journal of Life Sciences” In this case report, researchers described a two-year-old girl with Vitamin D dependent rickets Type II, noting elevated 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D3 and alopecia, and observed limited treatment response likely due to poor compliance.
February 2022 in “Journal of Armed Forces Medical College” This case report details a patient with autoimmune hypothyroidism who experienced multiple health issues that improved with comprehensive treatment including Thyroxin replacement and other supportive measures.
June 2026 in “World Journal of Clinical Pediatrics” This study highlights the importance of recognizing non-nutritional forms of rickets, which can manifest with subtle symptoms like alopecia and cataracts, and emphasizes that a comprehensive diagnostic approach, including genetic testing, can improve management and treatment outcomes.
550 citations
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January 2012 in “Oxford University Research Archive (ORA) (University of Oxford)” This study found that lithium treatment for mood disorders is associated with risks of hypothyroidism, hyperparathyroidism, and reduced urinary concentrating ability, but the risk of significant renal failure is low.
248 citations
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September 2006 in “PLANT PHYSIOLOGY” This study observed that extracellular ATP is present in Medicago truncatula and correlates with regions of active cell growth, suggesting its integral role in plant development.
16 citations
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January 2000 in “Journal of dermatological treatment” This study found that calcipotriol scalp solution was more effective than a coal tar-based shampoo for treating mild to moderate scalp psoriasis and showed continued efficacy with long-term use.
11 citations
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January 2017 in “Biochemical and biophysical research communications” This study observed that Cyp27b1−/− mice exhibited growth and skeletal abnormalities similar to those of Vdr−/− mice, despite differences like the development of alopecia in Vdr−/− mice, suggesting that 1α,25D3 may directly influence chondrocyte proliferation and differentiation.
8 citations
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April 2014 in “Anti-Cancer Drugs” In this study, PTH–CBD displayed dose-dependent effects in reducing hair loss and enhancing hair regrowth in a mouse model of chemotherapy-induced alopecia.
6 citations
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March 2018 in “Proceedings - Baylor University. Medical Center” This case report describes a patient with sarcoidosis who experienced severe symptomatic hypercalcemia, scarring alopecia, and acute-on-chronic kidney failure.
This case report describes a 14-year-old girl with coeliac disease who presented with severe hypercalcaemia due to a parathyroid adenoma, which resolved after its excision.
April 2024 in “Research Square (Research Square)” This case report describes a 27-year-old male with autoimmune polyglandular syndrome type 1, characterized by symptoms including fever, dysarthria, dysphagia, oral candidiasis, nail dystrophy, alopecia, hypoparathyroidism, and dilated cardiomyopathy. The study highlights unique bilateral symmetrical brain calcifications and underscores the syndrome’s diverse manifestations.
January 2008 in “Annals of Biomedical Sciences” This study found that water extracts of Spondias mombin bark led to significant recovery in rats with induced cancer, while alcohol extracts did not produce significant effects.
19 citations
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July 1994 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This case report describes a 9-year-old Korean boy with a calcified nodule on his earlobe, confirmed by histopathologic examination and Von Kossa staining.
1 citations
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October 2022 This article explores the overlap of Long Covid symptoms with various chronic fatigue syndromes and related conditions, discussing potential underlying mechanisms and proposing an integrated approach for managing these issues, but it reports no new clinical results.