286 citations
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April 2009 in “The journal of neuroscience/The Journal of neuroscience” This study found that TRPA1-deficient mice exhibited normal cold sensitivity but had decreased mechanical response in nociceptors, suggesting TRPA1's role in mechanotransduction.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This review evaluates controlled studies on Platelet-Rich Plasma for androgenetic alopecia treatment, reporting positive effects on hair growth and density but highlighting the need for standardized protocols.
2 citations
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September 2024 in “Biomedical Research and Therapy” This commentary suggests that mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) should be redefined as "master signaling cells" due to their primary role in regulating tissue homeostasis and regeneration through signaling functions.
667 citations
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May 2008 in “Genes & Development” This review discusses the biochemical and biological functions of histone demethylases and their potential involvement in human diseases, including cancer, but reports no new findings.
January 2005 in “日本機械学會論文集. C編” This study suggests that minoxidil sulfate and pinacidil do not activate K channel currents in hair follicles, indicating their hair growth effects may occur through other mechanisms like increased blood flow.
8 citations
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January 2016 in “Cells tissues organs” This study found that chemical sympathectomy inhibited hair follicle growth in mice, suggesting that sympathetic nerves may regulate keratinocyte behavior to promote hair growth.
June 2020 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature” This abstract provides logistical details about a research study on hair greying in RTX-injected mice but reports no specific findings or results.
In this study, a pH-responsive microneedle patch was developed, showing potential in rat models for treating spinal cord injuries by reducing inflammation, promoting nerve regeneration, and supporting neurogenesis, which contributed to improved motor and neurological recovery.
25 citations
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December 2001 in “Expert Opinion on Pharmacotherapy” This review discusses the therapeutic potential of potassium channel openers for various conditions, but notes that their clinical role is not yet fully established.
January 2022 in “Current Enzyme Inhibition” This study found that two novel nonsteroidal derivatives inhibited specific enzymes in vitro and in vivo, leading to dihydrotestosterone accumulation in androgen-dependent glands, suggesting potential therapeutic use for mood improvement in the elderly.
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October 2010 in “Series in cosmetic and laser therapy” Mesotherapy is a minimally invasive treatment with potential benefits and risks, requiring standardized practices and further investigation.
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June 2024 in “iScience” In this theoretical study, axolotl spinal cord regeneration was modeled using a reaction-diffusion process, suggesting that the control of regenerative response relies on cell sensitivity to the signal and its diffusion characteristics, laying groundwork for identifying the signaling mechanism.
1 citations
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October 2023 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” In this study, researchers found that transgender men exhibited impaired autonomic modulation during sympathetic stimulation compared to cisgender women, potentially due to testosterone treatment affecting cardiac autonomic modulation.
May 2023 in “Current Medicinal Chemistry” This review highlights the potential of microneedle devices in dermatology for conditions like skin aging and autoimmune skin diseases, emphasizing their ability to facilitate targeted drug delivery by creating temporary skin pathways.
198 citations
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May 2021 in “Advanced Materials” This review discusses triboelectric nanogenerator (TENG) devices for body-integrated electrical stimulation therapy and suggests they may revolutionize personalized healthcare, but it reports no new clinical results.
1 citations
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December 2025 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy” The researchers reported that mesenchymal stem cells promote wound healing by using Cx43 hemichannels to mediate ATP secretion, which supports macrophage polarization, angiogenesis, and fibroblast migration, suggesting a potential therapeutic strategy for improving tissue repair.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that patients with Stevens-Johnson syndrome and toxic epidermal necrolysis exhibit lower levels and activity of DNase1, impairing NET degradation, and suggests DNase1 administration as a potential treatment.
16 citations
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March 2022 in “Archives of Toxicology” This review summarizes recent advancements in therapies targeting botulinum neurotoxin, emphasizing human monoclonal antibodies and clinical research, but provides no new clinical findings.
January 2023 in “Theranostics” This study demonstrated that a mechanical-chemical cascade involving dermal cell contraction and the activation of Piezo1 in epidermal cells is crucial for initiating interactions necessary for hair follicle regeneration in skin organoids.
9 citations
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March 2013 in “ISRN Stem Cells (Online)” This study demonstrated that human dermal mesenchymal stem cells can be differentiated into cardiomyocytes using 5-azacytidine, suggesting potential future applications for treating myocardial infarction.
November 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Skin and hair cells release serotonin and histamine naturally, which could help improve skin health.
99 citations
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August 1998 in “Pain” This study found that blocking GABA(A) receptors in cat dorsal horn neurons increased evoked activity and background discharge, highlighting differences in inhibitory control systems compared to glycine receptors.
1 citations
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August 2023 in “Advanced Drug Delivery Reviews” This review discusses various microneedle technologies for long-acting drug delivery, highlighting design considerations and challenges in bringing these minimally invasive devices to market, but it reports no new clinical results.
2 citations
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February 2023 in “Research Square (Research Square)” In this study, a newly engineered scaffold, PADM-MX-Ag-Si@Dox, demonstrated potential as a multifunctional biomaterial for postoperative melanoma treatment by controlling drug release, enhancing wound healing, and enabling real-time tumor surveillance through temperature, pH, and electrical stimuli.
12 citations
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May 2006 in “Journal of Neurology Neurosurgery & Psychiatry” Neuromyotonia and morphoea can occur together in the same body areas.
12 citations
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November 2024 in “Burns & Trauma” This review highlights the critical role of neuroregulation in skin wound healing, emphasizing how neurotransmitters and neuropeptides regulate inflammation, angiogenesis, and cell proliferation, and discusses potential therapeutic strategies, such as neuromodulation, to enhance these processes.
22 citations
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February 2008 in “Journal of Neurochemistry” This study found that minoxidil prevents long-term serotonergic toxicity induced by MDMA in rats, primarily by opening mitochondrial KATP channels and involving Akt and MAP kinases in its neuroprotective mechanism.
May 2024 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This study found that injecting mouse hair follicle-derived mesenchymal stem cells (moMSCORS) into C57BL/6 mice reduced the incidence and severity of type 1 diabetes by modulating immune responses, suggesting potential for therapeutic use due to their immunosuppressive effects.
104 citations
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December 2004 in “Journal of Neurochemistry” This study found that androgens, specifically DHT, induced neurite outgrowth in motor neurons by up-regulating the neuritin protein, with testosterone being less effective.
10 citations
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December 2023 in “International Journal of Nanomedicine” This study reviewed the challenges of delivering nucleic acids for gene therapy, highlighting the limitations of non-viral vehicles and exploring bioinspired strategies using cell membrane camouflage for improved delivery efficacy.