85 citations
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July 2002 in “Pigment Cell Research” This review examines cell senescence pathways in melanocytes, highlighting the involvement of telomere attrition, the p16/RB pathway, and cAMP signaling in the context of melanoma development, but reports no new findings.
83 citations
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June 2020 in “Materials & Design” In this study, ACF sponges with 10% fucoidan significantly promoted wound healing and hair follicle regeneration in rats, showing improved hemostatic and antibacterial performance compared to other formulations.
83 citations
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June 2018 in “Frontiers in immunology” This review discusses the roles of αβ and γδ T cells in skin health and disease and reports no new clinical results; the authors highlight potential therapeutic developments.
83 citations
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January 2015 in “World Journal of Stem Cells” This review discusses current experimental approaches for regenerating human hair follicles using tissue engineering and isolated cells, but reports no successful strategies with adult cells yet found.
83 citations
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August 2014 in “PLoS ONE” This study suggests that Demodex mites might universally inhabit adult humans, with a phylogenetic analysis indicating potential undiscovered lineages of the D. brevis species based on geographic differences.
83 citations
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May 2013 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This review explores embryonic epidermal development and discusses key molecular regulators and roles of the sub-epidermal mesenchyme, but reports no new experimental results.
82 citations
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May 2009 in “Development” This study found that downregulation of EGF and KGF signaling is necessary for hair follicle initiation in placodes, revealing a new role for KGF in hair follicle formation in mice.
82 citations
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January 2000 in “Hormone Research in Paediatrics” This study describes the enzymatic processes through which DHEA is converted to active sex steroids in human skin, highlighting an androgenic effect on sebaceous glands and estrogenic effects in the vagina.
81 citations
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July 2008 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” This study found that cortisone reductase deficiency is caused by inactivating mutations in the H6PD gene, affecting cortisol metabolism by preventing 11β-HSD1 enzyme function.
80 citations
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May 2011 in “Nature Cell Biology” This review discusses the progress in identifying stem cells responsible for tissue regeneration and highlights technological advances in tracking their behavior, but reports no new clinical results.
80 citations
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April 2011 in “Plant physiology” This study suggests that the GPX-PDE1 and GPX-PDE2 genes in white lupin enhance root hair development and contribute to Pi limitation acclimation by facilitating glycerophosphodiester degradation.
80 citations
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October 1985 in “American Journal of Public Health” This study found significant weight loss and reductions in blood pressure and serum triglycerides among obese patients following a multidisciplinary program with a very low calorie ketogenic diet.
78 citations
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May 2018 in “Plant Soil and Environment” This study found that inoculating tea plants with arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi significantly improved growth, root morphology, and leaf nutrient levels, with Claroideoglomus etunicatum showing the most substantial effects.
77 citations
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August 2025 in “Signal Transduction and Targeted Therapy” This review highlights the potential of extracellular vesicle-based therapies for treating various diseases, but it also notes challenges like the lack of regulatory guidelines that hinder their clinical development.
77 citations
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April 2016 in “Science Advances” Researchers created a fully functional, bioengineered skin system with hair from stem cells that successfully integrated when transplanted into mice.
77 citations
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April 2004 in “Gene expression patterns” This study observed specific expression patterns of three zebrafish estrogen receptor genes during development, highlighting robust co-expression of esr2a and esr2b in primary neuromasts, branchial arches, and other tissues.
77 citations
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January 1989 in “Clinical Infectious Diseases” Toxic Shock Syndrome progresses quickly, often involves multiple organs, and is linked to Staphylococcus aureus toxins, with treatment options available but diagnostic challenges remaining.
76 citations
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February 2021 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This review examines how mesenchymal stem cells and their derivatives may enhance skin regeneration and rejuvenation, but it reports no new clinical results; the authors suggest iPSC-derived MSCs hold promise for future therapies.
76 citations
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July 2019 in “Cellular and Molecular Life Sciences” This article reviews the role of stem cells in tissue development, tumor formation, and organoid generation, and highlights the potential of epigenetic regulation in advancing regenerative medicine and cancer treatment, without presenting new experimental results.
76 citations
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June 2018 in “EMBO Reports” This study demonstrates that YAP and TAZ are essential for initiating basal and squamous cell carcinomas in mice, and suggests targeting these pathways could be beneficial for treating skin cancers.
76 citations
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May 2011 in “Cell death and differentiation” This study found that the enzyme A20 helps regulate EDAR-induced NF-κB signaling in mice, preventing ectodermal abnormalities like disheveled hair and assuring proper skin and appendage development.
76 citations
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September 1992 in “Endocrinology” This study details the isolation and characterization of the human type II 5 alpha-reductase gene, which may play a role in male pseudohermaphroditism, prostate cancer, and benign prostatic hyperplasia.
74 citations
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January 2013 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Four genetic risk spots found for hair loss, with WNT signaling involved and a link to curly hair.
72 citations
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November 2012 in “PloS one” This study found that dysregulation of the folliculin-p0071 interaction may lead to changes in cell adhesion and signaling, contributing to conditions like emphysema and renal cell carcinoma.
72 citations
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June 2001 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study suggests that S100A4 and S100A6 proteins may play key roles in activating stem cells for hair follicle regeneration in mice.
71 citations
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September 2006 in “Cell Transplantation” This study concludes that fetal skin cells can significantly enhance wound healing and reduce scarring when used to treat severe burns and various wounds in children.
71 citations
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August 2005 in “The journal of investigative dermatology. Symposium proceedings/The Journal of investigative dermatology symposium proceedings” This study revealed that human keratin-associated protein genes are expressed in specific patterns in hair fiber regions and vary in size, with some variations distinct across different populations.
70 citations
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January 2014 in “International review of cell and molecular biology” This review discusses the role of keratins in maintaining epidermal structure and function and reports no new results; the authors emphasize the lack of rational therapies for skin disorders linked to keratin mutations.
70 citations
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December 2004 in “Differentiation” This study identifies six novel keratin genes from the chromosome 17q21.2 region, suggesting their association with hair follicles, while all 27 keratin genes in the domain have been characterized transcriptionally.
69 citations
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January 2020 in “Veterinary World” This review examines factors influencing dermatophyte infection in companion animals, focusing on prevalence, clinical signs, pathogenesis, immune response, and the impact of cortisol and cytokines, but reports no new clinical results.