3 citations
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April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” CCCA may be a fibroproliferative disorder, and anti-fibrotic therapies could help.
15 citations
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June 2020 in “Processes” This study suggests that the emulsion extract of brevilin A from Centipeda minima may stimulate hair regrowth in individuals with mild to moderate vertex balding by inhibiting JAK3.
July 2023 in “Nasza Dermatologia Online” More research is needed on CCCA in children, especially Black and Asian adolescents.
3 citations
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February 2022 in “Frontiers in cell and developmental biology” This study found that the circular RNA circCOL1A1 influences the formation of superior-quality brush hair in white goats by regulating hair follicle stem cell behavior and interacting with the miR-149-5p/CMTM3/AR axis.
2 citations
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May 2020 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Hair shaft changes may be linked to CCCA, but their role is unclear.
September 2021 in “CRC Press eBooks” This article discusses features, genetics, and diagnostic challenges of central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia in African American women but reports no new clinical results.
29 citations
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January 2003 in “Genomics” A new mouse mutation causes skin and hair issues, influenced by another gene.
April 2016 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study reports that cannabinoid receptor type 1 may influence psoriasis development by modulating laminin-511 expression, suggesting a potential target for treatment.
This study introduced the C-CAT, a new assessment tool for central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia, and found that established treatments improved symptoms in most patients over six months.
March 2024 in “Journal of Experimental & Biomedical Sciences/Biomedical Science Letters” In this study, BCC therapy reduced oxidative stress and cell damage in cardiomyocyte cells, suggesting it may serve as a new treatment alternative for heart disease.
11 citations
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January 2014 in “The Scientific World Journal” This study found that Cynatine HNS significantly improved hair and nail health in women after 90 days compared to placebo.
7 citations
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September 2013 in “Familial cancer” This review discusses recent insights into Birt–Hogg–Dube syndrome, including the functions of the FLCN gene and clinical recommendations for screening and treatment, but it reports no new experimental results.
1 citations
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December 2011 in “Arzneimittelforschung” This study found that the compound 9,11-dehydrocortexolone 17alpha-butyrate (CB-03-04) showed strong local antiandrogenic activity in animal models, suggesting potential for treating prostate conditions.
7 citations
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December 2007 in “Poultry Science” In this study, beta-catenin expression was found to be significant in embryonic goose skin during early feather bud development, with patterns similar to Shh expression, suggesting its importance in normal development.
December 2025 in “Cosmetics” In a laboratory study, researchers found that a novel Bioactive Crosslink Repair Complex improved both the protection and repair of chemically damaged hair, enhancing tensile strength, shine, and cuticle alignment when added to bleaching mixtures and leave-in conditioners.
2 citations
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May 2023 in “JAAD Case Reports” This article discusses the lack of information on central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia's manifestations in Black men and reports no new clinical findings; the authors emphasize the need for further study in this population.
November 2025 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine” This study found that the Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drug Company model offers substantial cost savings on men's health medications compared to Medicare and GoodRx, particularly for long-term treatments.
May 2026 in “Advanced Pharmaceutical Bulletin” In this study, black cumin oil-based nanostructured lipid carriers enhanced the delivery and effectiveness of fluticasone for psoriasis in a mouse model, improving skin targeting, inflammation reduction, and permeability compared to standard cream.
CaBP1 and CaBP2 are important for continuous hearing by preventing inactivation of calcium currents in ear cells, with CaBP2 also able to restore hearing when reintroduced.
75 citations
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March 2009 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This review discusses the evolution and ongoing debate about the causes of central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia in African American women, without presenting new clinical findings.
October 1993 in “The Journal of Clinical Pharmacology”
May 2023 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” This study found that Cannabidivarin (CBDV) promotes neuronal survival, proliferation, and differentiation via TRPV1 activation but inhibits oligodendrocyte differentiation in postnatal neurogenesis.
11 citations
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September 1996 in “Journal of applied polymer science” In this study, treatment with aqueous KCN selectively converted disulfide bonds to monosulfide crosslinks in hair, leading to changes in microstructural properties and rubberlike elasticity under specific laboratory conditions.
8 citations
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July 2023 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” This review highlights cepharanthine as a promising candidate for COVID-19 treatment due to its antiviral activity against SARS-CoV-2 and favorable pharmacokinetic and safety profile, but reports no new clinical results.
2 citations
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August 2022 in “Frontiers in Veterinary Science” This study constructed a ceRNA regulatory network related to cashmere goat secondary hair follicle development, highlighting the role of circRNA in their morphogenesis through the ceRNA mechanism.
December 2021 in “Figshare” This study suggests that BBS7 is crucial for maintaining Sonic hedgehog signaling activity, which is important for periodontal ligament homeostasis under occlusal hypofunction conditions.
37 citations
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August 2016 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” This article discusses central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia, highlighting its prevalence, potential genetic factors, and management challenges, but reports no new clinical conclusions and calls for further research.
August 2026 in “Diabetes Metabolic Syndrome and Obesity” This review explores the complex, context-specific roles of Wnt/β-catenin signaling in six diabetic complications and suggests that targeted modulation could improve both pathological and functional outcomes.
19 citations
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March 2022 in “Molecular therapy. Nucleic acids” This study found that silencing the circular RNA circNlgn in mice reduced doxorubicin-induced cardiofibrosis and cardiomyocyte apoptosis, suggesting potential therapeutic strategies for minimizing heart-related side effects in cancer treatment.
32 citations
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July 2018 in “FEBS letters” In this study, researchers identified the CBL1-CIPK26 Ca 2+ sensor-kinase complexes as key modulators of the NADPH oxidase RBOHC crucial for root hair differentiation in plants.