29 citations
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December 2004 in “Developmental biology” In this study, forced expression of the transcription factor cDermo-1 in chicken dermis led to the formation of ectopic feather buds and enhanced feather growth, demonstrating its role in initiating skin appendage development.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” CD206+ macrophages are crucial for hair growth in alopecia areata treatment.
7 citations
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March 2024 in “Skin Research and Technology” This study identified miR-200c-3p as influencing key genes in the EGFR resistance pathway, suggesting its potential theranostic role in addressing issues related to this pathway.
November 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” IMG-007 helps regrow hair and reduce scalp inflammation in severe alopecia areata.
November 2023 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” In this study, researchers used a mouse model of alopecia areata to demonstrate that both ruxolitinib and baricitinib, oral JAK inhibitors, reduced hair loss, CD8+ cell infiltration, and expression of disease-related markers, with baricitinib showing greater effectiveness.
15 citations
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July 2016 in “Biochemical Journal” This study found that Wnt ligands from CD133-positive dermal papilla cells are essential for maintaining hair growth by supporting cell signaling between different hair follicle structures.
In this study, researchers analyzed over 5,000 T cells per sample using scRNA+TCR-seq technology and found that dual TCR Tregs are present in high proportions across various mouse tissues, showing unique TCR pairing patterns, V(D)J usage, and mRNA expression compared to single TCR Tregs.
April 2013 in “Cancer Research” This study confirmed the presence of specific stem cell populations in SKH1 hairless mice skin, including CD34+/α6-integrin+ cells, which are important for investigating ultraviolet radiation-induced carcinogenesis.
September 2024 in “Frontiers in Genetics” In this study, researchers found a significant association between the rs13405699 SNP at 2q31.1 and male pattern baldness among Han Chinese men, suggesting genetic influence on this condition in this population.
14 citations
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March 2015 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy” This study indicates that ABCG2 expression identifies interfollicular keratinocyte progenitor cells in human epidermis and suggests it could help enrich these stem cells for research and treatment.
2 citations
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June 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” CD8+ T cells re-expressing CD45RA may predict treatment resistance in severe alopecia areata.
July 2012 in “European journal of cancer” This study demonstrated that switching aE-catenin to aT-catenin in murine skin substantially rescued hyperproliferative and pre-cancerous conditions, but led to partial baldness, indicating potential functional discrepancies.
33 citations
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August 2000 in “Experimental Cell Research”
3 citations
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December 2021 in “Frontiers in endocrinology” In this study, a novel DCAF17 gene mutation was identified in a Chinese family, suggesting a potential role in pancreatic β cell dysfunction and diabetes development in Woodhouse-Sakati syndrome.
53 citations
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August 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” 1 citations
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December 2023 in “JAAD International” Mast cells may significantly contribute to central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that DC-HIL+ myeloid derived suppressor cells are increased in the blood and skin of patients with cutaneous lupus erythematosus and show immunosuppressive properties.
20 citations
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August 2020 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy” This study found that miR-150 enhances the resolution ability of endothelial progenitor cells in venous thrombosis by promoting cell differentiation and proliferation through specific gene regulation pathways.
5 citations
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May 2023 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” This study used single-cell techniques and lineage tracing to reveal that integrin α6 expression in neural crest cells can differentiate them into Schwann cells, melanocytes, and fibroblasts in skin, identifying integrin α6 as a potential marker for these derivatives.
July 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” January 2019 in “11th World congress for hair research”
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May 2019 in “Cytotherapy” This study found that digital droplet PCR (ddPCR) outperformed qPCR in detecting replication competent lentivirus in CAR-T products by offering better sensitivity, specificity, and reproducibility, making it a reliable and rapid method for ensuring patient safety.
13 citations
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August 2015 in “Oncology Reports” This study found that human adipose tissue-derived mesenchymal stem cells inhibited A549 tumor growth but significantly promoted HT-29 tumor growth in mouse models, highlighting opposing effects depending on the cancer type.
January 2024 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This study found that subcutaneous injection of a CXCL12 neutralizing antibody significantly promoted hair growth in androgenic alopecia and inhibited hair loss in alopecia areata in mouse models, suggesting its potential as a promising treatment for hair loss.
64 citations
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March 2004 in “Journal of Clinical Investigation” This study found that inhibiting the enzyme ornithine decarboxylase (ODC) prevented UVB-induced basal cell carcinomas in a mouse model, suggesting ODC is a potential target for chemoprevention strategies.
1 citations
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May 2025 in “Cell Reports Medicine” This study found that RSPO1, a Wnt/β-catenin pathway agonist, significantly induces insulin-producing β cell replication and neogenesis in various settings, offering a promising potential therapy for diabetes.
August 2012 in “Nature Cell Biology” In this study, researchers found that β-catenin directly promotes TERT expression in stem and cancer cells by interacting with the Tert promoter, illustrating a mechanistic link between tumorigenesis and pluripotency.
25 citations
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August 2007 in “Molecular Therapy” This study found that using ectopic expression of CD24 is a promising approach for selecting genetically modified human epidermal stem cells for safe cutaneous gene therapy in cancer-prone conditions.
12 citations
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September 2015 in “Drug Design Development and Therapy” This study found that the DOX derivative AD198 more effectively inhibited cell viability and induced apoptosis in canine cancer cell lines K9TCC and K9OSA compared to DOX in vitro.
July 2022 in “European Journal of Dermatology” In this study, researchers found that patients with psoriasis had a higher probability of achieving and maintaining a clinical response using brodalumab compared to ustekinumab over 52 weeks, as measured by a multistate modelling approach based on absolute PASI scores.