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March 1968 in “The BMJ” In their 1957 study, Neuman and Neuman suggested that magnesium deficiency may inhibit the ion exchange process required for calcium ions to enter extracellular fluid, potentially affecting calcium mobilization.
March 2020 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature” This study identified the dermal sheath as a driver of hair follicle regression through muscle contraction, essential for reuniting niches and stem cells to regenerate tissue structure during homeostasis.
April 2019 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study found that manipulating both gene expression and matrix stiffness in mice can alter hair regeneration after skin wounding, highlighting key factors in regenerative biology.
9 citations
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June 2017 in “Pharmacological Reports” This study found that ATP-sensitive potassium channels may play a role in chloroquine-induced itching in mice, as channel openers reduced scratching behavior while a blocker reversed these effects.
1 citations
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August 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Dutasteride and minoxidil mesotherapy effectively treats hair loss with minimal side effects.
April 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that bioelectric and biochemical signaling mechanisms coordinate collective cell movement during chicken feather bud morphogenesis, suggesting a potential new angle for research in skin development and wound healing.
December 2023 in “Aggregate” In this review, it is discussed how mesenchymal stem cell aggregation plays a crucial role in organ development and has potential applications in organ regeneration through tissue engineering.
2 citations
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July 2023 in “Journal of Education Health and Sport” This review article summarizes potential side effects of microneedle mesotherapy, including both infectious and non-infectious complications such as bruises, swelling, anaphylaxis, and skin necrosis, emphasizing that awareness and proper technique may mitigate these risks.
1 citations
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January 2025 in “BIO Integration” This review highlights that the combination of ultrasound and microneedles can enhance transdermal drug delivery by using physical and energy-driven mechanisms to improve drug penetration into deeper skin layers, with implications for precision medicine and chronic disease treatments.
5 citations
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May 2022 in “Clinical & Experimental Metastasis” This study found that minoxidil and ranolazine, individually and in combination, reduced cellular invasiveness in hypoxic triple-negative breast cancer cell lines, suggesting potential anti-metastatic effects at clinically relevant doses.
133 citations
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June 2016 in “Nature Neuroscience” Zeb2 is crucial for nerve repair by controlling Schwann cell function.
In this study, researchers found that adding zygomaticotemporal nerve blocks to supratrochlear and supraorbital nerve blocks in mesotherapy lowered pain significantly during and after the procedure for hair regrowth in alopecia patients.
19 citations
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October 2024 in “Molecular Pharmaceutics” This review discusses the challenges of traditional phytochemical delivery methods and highlights the potential of microneedles to improve intra/transdermal delivery, reporting no new clinical results.
September 2006 in “Experimental Dermatology” This review discusses the genetic pathways involved in melanoma and suggests that targeting these pathways with pharmacological inhibitors may provide a new therapeutic approach, though clinical results have been disappointing so far.
21 citations
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October 2017 in “Cell death and disease” This study found that the absence of the stress-responsive protein Sesn2 increased hair cell susceptibility to gentamicin in the inner ear, indicating Sesn2's potential protective role against aminoglycoside-induced damage.
1 citations
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November 2016 in “Frontiers in neurology” In this case report, a patient with Cronkhite-Canada syndrome also had mononeuritis multiplex, and the authors suggest that an autoimmune mechanism may be involved based on steroid responsiveness and electrophysiological findings.
1 citations
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January 1981 in “Elsevier eBooks” Melatonin stops melanin production after tyrosinase action, with cyclic GMP mimicking this effect.
14 citations
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May 2017 in “Cell metabolism” This study found that glycolysis in Paneth cells provides lactate to support mitochondrial oxidative phosphorylation in intestinal stem cells, aiding their function and differentiation.
December 2025 in “Nature Communications” This study in male rats identified a unique type of mechanoreceptor, the club-like ending, which responds only to touch and not to self-motion during whisking, contrasting with other receptors that show mixed selectivity.
43 citations
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September 2014 in “Molecular Plant” This study found that the signaling peptide CLE40 and receptor proteins CLV2 and CRN regulate root meristem differentiation through two distinct, antagonistic pathways activated by CLE40 in a dose-dependent manner.
November 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Alpha-MSH affects mitochondrial function, and MC1R mutations may increase skin aging.
1 citations
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February 2025 in “Cell Biology International” This study found that both dental pulp-derived and hair follicle-derived mesenchymal stem cells showed similar stemness properties and differentiation potential, but hair follicle-derived cells exhibited superior differentiation into insulin-producing cells, suggesting their potential for autologous stem cell therapy in diabetes.
21 citations
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April 2016 in “International Journal of Oncology” This study found that treatment with the GnRH agonist Triptorelin significantly decreased invasion and expression of S100A4 and CYR61 in certain breast cancer cells, suggesting a potential role in slowing cancer progression.
17 citations
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July 2017 in “Molecular and Cellular Endocrinology” The authors reviewed the mechanisms behind Kennedy's disease, noting advances in therapeutic strategies such as androgen deprivation and gene silencing that may soon expand treatment options for this incurable neuromuscular condition.
July 2017 in “D-Scholarship@Pitt (University of Pittsburgh)” This study found that canonical Notch signaling inhibits Merkel cell specification during embryogenesis, while skin abrasions decrease Merkel cell number only in hairless mice.
15 citations
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August 2020 in “American Journal of Pathology” This study found that insulin promotes corneal epithelial wound healing and nerve recovery in diabetic mice through Wnt signaling, suggesting its potential as a protective factor for diabetic corneal damage.
January 2025 in “Online Publication Service of Würzburg University (Würzburg University)” This study established a standardized in-vitro 3D skin model using adult diseased skin cells to investigate the underlying mechanisms of small fiber neuropathies, providing a foundation for further research into their pathophysiology.
June 2026 in “Drug Design Development and Therapy” This review critically examines recent progress in peptide-based treatments for pancreatic disorders, including tools and strategies for pancreatitis, diabetes, and pancreatic cancer, highlighting advancements in drug design and preclinical efficacy, while also detailing ongoing clinical trials and future directions in precision medicine.
October 2024 in “Irish Journal of Medical Science (1971 -)” Continuous glucose monitoring and GLP-1 receptor agonists improve diabetes management, but personalized care and education are crucial.
February 2017 in “Developmental Cell” This study reported that mammary stem cells in terminal end buds of the mammary gland primarily contribute to branching morphogenesis through dynamic positional regulation and cellular rearrangement.