September 2011 in “Clinical Biochemistry” This article discusses how recent research suggests that aggressive video games have little effect on aggression and violence among players, calling for professional organizations to update their policy statements accordingly.
This study reviewed chitosan composites, specifically those with silver or zinc oxide nanoparticles, highlighting their enhanced antimicrobial efficacy and potential biomedical applications despite pure chitosan's limitations such as pH sensitivity and poor solubility.
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May 2020 in “Progress in Organic Coatings” This study found that bio-based waterborne polyurethanes derived from castor oil may offer effective hair-styling performance without skin irritation and appear to be safer for the environment compared to traditional hair sprays.
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November 2017 in “Gynecological Endocrinology” This report describes a case of meningioma in a transwoman treated long-term with estradiol and cyproterone acetate, suggesting possible concern over female sex steroids and meningioma risk.
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August 2021 in “Frontiers in medicine” This study found that monocytes/macrophages with a pro-inflammatory M1-like phenotype may play a crucial role in the pathogenesis of hidradenitis suppurativa, suggesting potential therapeutic targets.
May 2019 in “Small Animal Dermatology” This chapter discusses a case of feline paraneoplastic alopecia in a cat and provides educational insights into recognizing and managing the condition, along with potential treatment approaches.
May 2019 in “Small Animal Dermatology” This chapter reviews a case of dermatophytosis in a dog, emphasizing diagnosis and treatment strategies without reporting new clinical results; it includes questions and answers to enhance veterinary dermatology skills.
May 2019 in “Small Animal Dermatology” In this chapter, a 7-year-old cat's hair loss was explored, with flea bite hypersensitivity considered the most likely cause, but other reasons for excessive grooming could not be ruled out; effective ongoing flea control was suggested as a practical approach leading to a good prognosis.
April 2023 in “Journal of clinical and translational science”
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October 2010 in “Antiviral Therapy” This review discusses recent advances in monophosphate prodrug strategies for HCV drug discovery, aiming to enhance oral absorption and stability, and reports no new clinical results.
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May 2021 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This review examines the links between climate change, migration, and skin diseases and calls for global strategies to improve migrant health but reports no new clinical results.
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February 2018 in “Oncotarget” This study observed that reduced activation of SMAD2/3 proteins in cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma tissue compared to adjacent tissue may indicate a tumor suppressor role in disease progression.
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January 2016 in “Experimental Dermatology” This analysis concluded that hair regrowth in male and female pattern hair loss treatments did not involve converting vellus hairs into terminal hairs, suggesting a reactivation of dormant non-vellus follicles instead.
October 2017 in “The American journal of gastroenterology” This case series highlights severe micronutrient deficiencies and complications in three patients who did not adhere to follow-up care after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, emphasizing the importance of regular nutritional monitoring.
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May 2005 in “Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association” The exact cause of growth hormone-responsive alopecia in dogs is unclear.
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December 2022 in “Scientific Data” This study used single-cell ATAC sequencing to map chromatin accessibility in developing mouse hair follicles, offering insights into the transcriptional regulation and epigenetic mechanisms underlying hair follicle development.
This chapter reviews various fungal skin diseases affecting cattle but does not report new research findings; it focuses on rare, inherited, and congenital conditions like follicular dysplasia and cutaneous asthenia.
November 2005 in “Nature Reviews Molecular Cell Biology” In this study, researchers discovered that the interaction between the hairless protein and the wise protein is crucial for hair-follicle regeneration, helping bald mice regrow fur.
October 2005 in “Nature reviews. Molecular cell biology (Print)” This study suggests that the interaction between the hairless and wise proteins can help bald mice regrow fur, highlighting its essential role in hair-follicle regeneration.
June 2020 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This pilot study suggests that a new preparation of platelet-rich plasma gel may improve symptoms and tissue regeneration in patients with en coup de sabre scleroderma, though further trials are needed to clarify its role.
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February 2006 in “Journal of Cell Science” This article reviews the stages and regulation of the hair cycle, highlighting molecular regulators involved, but it does not present new research findings.
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October 2007 in “Journal of pineal research” This study suggests that melatonin plays a role in hair follicle function by modulating growth and pigmentation, and it may act as a protective agent in active hair growth phases.
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January 2006 in “Journal of Cell Science” This review summarizes the major events and regulators of the hair cycle in mammals but reports no new experimental results; it emphasizes the complex regulation of stem cell activation and differentiation during hair growth.
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February 2008 in “Atmospheric environment” In this study, researchers found that human scalp hair, particularly when unwashed, can significantly react with ozone, reducing personal ozone exposure and increasing exposure to volatile reaction products.
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April 2009 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This review discusses the shedding phase of the hair cycle, known as exogen, and reports no new findings while analyzing related processes like club fiber formation and release.
81 citations
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January 2006 in “Journal of cellular physiology” This study found that the absence of the vitamin D receptor disrupts hair follicle structure during the first catagen in mice, linked to increased expression of the hairless gene.
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October 2024 in “Nature Communications” In this study, researchers developed a method to control the valence states of Mo in nanozymes, optimizing their activity for ROS-related therapies, particularly acute kidney injury treatment, and enabling real-time monitoring with photoacoustic imaging.
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January 1989 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that sebaceous glands in bald scalp have greater androgen binding affinity and capacity than those in hairy scalp, possibly contributing to the androgenic response seen in male pattern baldness.
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September 2011 in “Biochimica et Biophysica Acta (BBA) - Molecular and Cell Biology of Lipids” This review examines the role of retinoic acid synthesis in hair follicles and sebaceous glands, focusing on its localization and function during normal and disease states, but reports no new results.
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January 2010 in “Journal of Veterinary Medical Science” This study identified a mutation in the keratin 71 gene that causes curly hair in certain rats, advancing our understanding of hair formation.