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April 2023 in “The Journal of Cell Biology” In this study, researchers found that coordinated intercellular Ca2+ signaling among basal stem cells in mice is crucial for cell cycle progression and tissue-wide communication during epidermal regeneration.
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June 2022 in “Composites. Part B, Engineering” In this study, a novel silver nanowires/collagen I/bacterial cellulose dressing demonstrated strong antibacterial activity and enhanced wound healing capabilities, while showing improved cytocompatibility and mechanical properties compared to traditional silver nanowire-based dressings.
January 2026 in “Applied Sciences” In this study, cyclic ADP-ribose (cADPR) treatment in human hair follicle dermal papilla cells was associated with increased intracellular calcium retention and activated anagen-related signaling without causing significant cytotoxicity, indicating its potential impact on hair growth processes.
This study found that in beagles with benign prostate hyperplasia, finasteride treatment increased blood volume and decreased vessel leakiness in the prostate's parenchymal zone as shown by dynamic contrast-enhanced MRI.
February 2025 in “PubMed” In this study, researchers evaluated CS12192, a selective JAK3 inhibitor, in an alopecia areata mouse model and found it reversed hair growth inhibition comparably to baricitinib, with better safety and similar immune-modulating mechanisms.
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September 2019 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” In this article, the authors reported that calcipotriol/betamethasone dipropionate aerosol foam significantly improved scalp psoriasis symptoms in three patients by reducing itching and improving flaky patches within a four-week treatment period, confirming its efficacy and enhanced skin penetration compared to older formulations.
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November 2017 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” In this study, Makarova et al. found that topical vitamin D3 significantly delayed basal cell carcinoma development in UVR-exposed, BCC-prone mice, while oral vitamin D3 supplements did not prevent carcinogenesis, suggesting a potential role of UV-induced vitamin D3 in inhibiting tumor growth.
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January 2003 in “Biological & Pharmaceutical Bulletin” This study identified novel compounds from Bombax ceiba stem bark, including shamimicin, with potent hypotensive effects, and reported that a specific fraction had adverse effects on heart, liver, and kidneys in mice.
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December 2019 in “PloS one” This study found that beta-caryophyllene enhanced re-epithelialization in cutaneous wounds of female mice, suggesting its potential for improving wound healing through multiple pathways.
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March 2010 in “PloS one” This study found that the co-ablation of C/EBPalpha and C/EBPbeta in adult mouse skin disrupted sebocyte differentiation and epidermal homeostasis, highlighting their critical roles in these processes.
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January 2020 In this study, researchers found that cepharanthine significantly inhibited the growth of non-small cell lung cancer cells by inducing apoptosis through ROS generation and altering multiple signaling pathways, suggesting potential as a novel lung cancer treatment.
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June 2018 in “Internal Medicine” In this study, a patient with Cronkhite-Canada syndrome complicated by severe sepsis and disseminated intravascular coagulation was successfully treated using combined therapies, including recombinant human soluble thrombomodulin, despite the absence of a standard treatment regimen for CCS.
December 2022 in “Gastroenterology” This report describes a case of Cronkhite-Canada syndrome diagnosed in a 54-year-old man with symptoms including gastrointestinal polyps, alopecia, skin hyperpigmentation, and severe diarrhea, who experienced significant symptom improvement with azathioprine.
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November 2002 in “Journal of dermatology” This study investigated the histogenetic relationship between basal cell carcinoma and hair follicles, revealing specific staining patterns of a monoclonal antibody in different skin tissues.
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September 2017 in “Medicine” In this case report, a patient with Cronkhite-Canada Syndrome developed colon cancer and liver metastasis despite hormone therapy, highlighting the need for regular monitoring and early detection strategies.
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October 2013 in “Molecular Biology of the Cell” This study found that the protein CCN2 in dermal papilla cells is a physiologically relevant suppressor of hair follicle formation by destabilizing β-catenin, which may help maintain stem cell quiescence.
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March 2002 in “Molecular and cellular biology” This study found that mice with a mutant CDP/Cux protein lacking the homeodomain showed severely impaired growth, high postnatal mortality, and reduced fertility, highlighting CDP/Cux's role in developmental regulation.
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November 2018 in “Journal of Cellular and Molecular Medicine” This review discusses the role of the CXXC5 protein as a transcription factor and signaling coordinator, noting its involvement in embryonic development, tissue homeostasis, and diseases such as tumorigenesis, but reports no new experimental findings.
April 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study found that cationic surfactant-based conditioning systems significantly reduce friction on hair fibers, improving wet and dry combability by forming a stable film layer on the hair’s surface, as verified by both instrumental and sensory evaluations.
November 2025 in “Urology” This study found that the Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drug Company offers significant cost savings on men's health medications compared to both Medicare and GoodRx, particularly for erectile dysfunction treatments.
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January 2023 in “Acta Biomaterialia” This study reported that a new bioinspired injectable hydrogel, CQCS@gel, showed promise as a multifunctional wound dressing by achieving rapid hemostasis and promoting the healing of infected skin wounds in both in vitro and in vivo tests.
30 citations
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December 2021 in “Frontiers in Microbiology” In this study, researchers found that cepharanthine significantly inhibited HSV-1 replication in vitro by interfering with specific signaling pathways, arresting the cell cycle, and inducing apoptosis in infected cells, highlighting its potential as an antiviral agent.
August 2024 in “Food Bioscience” This study reported that in laboratory conditions, a cell-free supernatant of Bifidobacterium longum BB536 promoted human dermal papilla cell proliferation and reduced damage and apoptosis caused by dihydrotestosterone, suggesting potential use as a preventative treatment for androgenic alopecia by modulating specific signaling pathways.
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October 2024 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” In this study, brepocitinib was found to significantly reduce inflammatory biomarker CCL5 expression and improve clinical severity by week 24, while maintaining a favorable safety profile.
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August 2004 in “Tetrahedron” In this study, all stereoisomers of cyoctol were synthesized and tested, revealing that contrary to initial patent claims, cyoctol does not function as an anti-androgen.
February 2020 in “Biophysical journal” This study confirms that zebrafish engineered with Cantú Syndrome mutations in ABCC9 and KCNJ8 genes exhibit gain-of-function characteristics in their cardiovascular KATP channels, similar to mammalian counterparts.
In this study, cepharanthine and tetrandrine demonstrated efficacy against SARS-CoV-2 in a cell-based infection assay, with cepharanthine showing a lower IC50 value.
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January 2022 in “Experimental Dermatology” This study suggests that patients with severe, extensive central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia may exhibit a distinct gene expression pattern in the lesional scalp, highlighting potential targets for future research on disease severity and therapies.
November 2025 in “Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy” This study found that administering calcium blockers verapamil or nimodipine significantly preserved auditory function and hair cell survival in Cx26-cKO mice, suggesting potential protective effects for other inner ear disorders.
April 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that sulfated CCK octapeptide reduces psoriasis-like skin inflammation in mice, suggesting a new pathophysiological role for CCK in regulating epidermal inflammation.