September 2026 in “Advanced Materials Technologies” In a mouse model study, researchers developed a methacrylated hyaluronic acid-based hydrogel microneedle patch co-loaded with finasteride and a carbon monoxide-releasing molecule for androgenetic alopecia, which showed better hair regrowth and safety compared to traditional treatments, offering an innovative approach with minimized systemic side effects.
December 2023 in “Redox biology” In this study, DMC selectively eliminated senescent cells in old mice, prevented hair loss, improved motor coordination, and reduced senescence-associated secretory factors, suggesting its potential as a senolytic treatment.
16 citations
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October 2018 in “BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine” In this animal study, the methanolic extract of Crataeva nurvala leaves was found to possess sedative and anxiolytic properties, potentially linked to GABAergic activity and certain neuroactive compounds.
10 citations
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November 2017 in “Letters in drug design & discovery” This paper discusses a structure-based analysis to find new BRD4 inhibitors, identifying finasteride and amentoflavone as promising candidates for BET inhibition.
15 citations
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January 2024 in “Chemical Engineering Journal” 26 citations
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January 2014 in “ALTEX” This study investigated the modes of action of selected pesticides, suggesting that prochloraz and tebuconazole are linked to reproductive disorders via steroidogenesis disruption, while mancozeb involves inflammatory processes.
November 2022 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that the cytoplasmic dynein component Dynlt3 is essential for effective melanosome transport and transfer in mouse melanocytes, linking melanosome positioning and acidity to the Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway.
In this study, researchers investigated the impact of a bioactive peptide derived from amphibians on hair follicle regeneration in diabetic skin, focusing on its potential to enhance wound healing and reduce infection risk.
April 2026 in “Advanced Healthcare Materials” In this study, researchers tested detachable microneedles with chitin derivatives in a mouse model of androgenic alopecia, finding them to induce greater hair regrowth than 5% minoxidil, while also positing these materials as safe and cost-effective alternatives for hair loss treatment.
May 2026 in “Drug Delivery” This study introduces a co-design framework using finite element analysis to optimize separable bubble microneedles, demonstrating enhanced transdermal and sublingual drug delivery in preclinical models. In vivo results showed faster hair regrowth and glucose lowering in animals, indicating potential improvements over traditional methods.
6 citations
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May 2014 in “Biomarkers and Genomic Medicine” This review discusses Charnoly bodies as biomarkers of cell injury and potential therapeutic targets in neurodegenerative, cardiovascular, and cancer treatments but reports no new clinical results.
In this study, researchers successfully synthesized a rigid 3a-arylhexahydropentalene-1,6-dione from the easily accessible starting material cyclopent-2-en-1-one, highlighting a structural motif common in natural products and pharmaceuticals.
July 2026 in “Methods and Protocols” In this study, researchers developed a mouse model of non-healing wounds associated with streptozotocin-induced diabetes and found that it significantly delayed regenerative processes compared to healthy controls, suggesting its relevance for preclinical testing of wound regeneration drugs.
2 citations
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April 2010 in “The Open Dermatology Journal” This review discusses the development and role of corneodesmosin in skin and hair follicle integrity, highlighting findings from mouse models and its connection to genetic diseases, with no new experimental results included.
This chapter reviews the pathophysiology of immune checkpoint inhibitor-related endocrinopathies and examines the rationale for using advanced diabetes care technologies, like pump therapies and continuous glucose monitors, in managing these conditions.
21 citations
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April 2008 in “Pediatric Research”
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January 2018 in “Stem cell biology and regenerative medicine” This review discusses the roles of DNA methylation in skin development and regeneration, highlighting its impact on embryonic skin lineage, homeostasis, and potential therapeutic targets, but reports no new clinical results.
32 citations
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October 2004 in “Experimental Dermatology” This study found that α-MSH acts as a modulator of inflammatory and fibrogenic responses in human fibroblastic skin cells, indicating potential therapeutic options for fibrotic skin disorders and inflammatory diseases of the hair follicle.
March 2021 in “CRC Press eBooks” This review discusses the application of mesotherapy in dermatology and trichology, noting its potential benefits and issues, but reports no new clinical results.
18 citations
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January 2021 in “Theranostics” This study found that actively targeted AN2728-loaded nanocarriers reduced inflammation and improved skin condition in a mouse model of psoriasiform inflammation compared to free drug and non-targeted nanoparticles.
August 2026 in “Stem Cell Reviews and Reports”
This study presents a two-photon imaging method to visualize low-threshold mechanoreceptor axon terminals in live mouse forepaw skin, enabling repeated high-resolution imaging to study sensory circuits during development and adulthood.
November 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” N,N-Dimethylglycine sodium salt may improve skin health and treat hair loss.
2 citations
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January 2017 in “Clinical approaches and procedures in cosmetic dermatology” This article outlines the importance for healthcare providers to understand skin histology and physiology before performing cosmetic procedures aimed at facial rejuvenation, categorized into four approaches: resurfacing, redraping, relaxing, and replacement/recontouring.
25 citations
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June 2013 in “Obesity Reviews” This review examines mesotherapy for local fat reduction, detailing its mechanisms, safety concerns, and the need for research toward FDA-approved uses, but reports no new clinical findings.
In this study, Smad4 deletion in satellite cells hindered skeletal muscle regeneration in adult mice and did not enhance regeneration in aged mice, indicating Smad4's crucial role in muscle repair.
8 citations
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October 2013 in “Chemistry Central Journal” This study found that microbial transformation of dihydrotestosterone with two types of fungi produced eight metabolites, among which metabolites 5–7 were significant inhibitors of butyrylcholinesterase, suggesting potential in Alzheimer's disease management.
January 2025 in “Fitoterapia” This study reviewed literature on signaling pathways and concluded that these pathways are crucial pharmacological targets, influencing the mechanisms of drugs used in neurological, cardiovascular, and oncological treatments to correct signal transmission disturbances.
16 citations
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November 2018 in “The journal of pain/Journal of pain” This study found that in a rat model, 14,15-EET may alleviate central poststroke pain by enhancing thalamic inhibition through neurosteroid signaling, potentially outperforming gabapentin in early-stage treatment.
6 citations
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June 2016 in “The anatomical record” This study found that Merkel cells in dogs are most numerous in sensory receptive areas like oral mucosa and facial skin, indicating a potential role in tactile sensation.