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June 2024 in “Preprints.org” This review explores the roles of dermal sheath cells in wound healing, highlighting their multifunctional contributions to inflammation, proliferation, and extracellular matrix remodeling, and proposes new insights into tissue regeneration and repair, especially in differentiating between hairy and non-hairy skin sites.
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June 2023 in “Genes” This study highlights the genetic complexities in alopecia areata, emphasizing the role of microRNAs and their association with other immune-related diseases, which could inform targeted treatment strategies.
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May 2023 in “European Journal of Human Genetics” This study observed that numerical chromosomal aberrations were more common in men with severe male factor infertility and azoospermia compared to those with other sperm quality issues, while chromosomal translocations were significantly associated with oligoasthenozoospermia, highlighting important genetic counseling considerations.
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January 2022 in “BMC Genomic Data” In this study, researchers found that androgen receptor activation in dermal papilla cells mainly affected the focal adhesion pathway and downregulated caveolin-1 gene expression, which could help identify new therapeutic targets for testosterone-related diseases.
March 2026 in “Experimental Dermatology” This study developed an in vitro model using NTERT keratinocytes expressing AEC-related TP63 mutations, which replicated skin defects observed in AEC patients and offers a valuable tool for understanding the disorder and developing new treatments.
This study identified a proliferative intermediate transcriptional state associated with the transition from secondary hair germ cells to lower hair follicle-associated cells during early hair follicle regeneration in mice.
August 2026 in “BMC Nephrology” In this study, a young Chinese male with a specific mitochondrial mutation was reported to have proteinuria and renal dysfunction, with stable kidney function after treatment over 23 months.
This review summarizes how single-cell omics technologies have advanced understanding of cellular regulatory programs in sheep and goats, but highlights limitations in genomic annotation and integration with population genetics for molecular breeding.
June 2026 in “Nature Communications” This study found that in stretch-mediated tissue expansion, fibroblasts adopt an embryonic-like, low-collagen state that enhances epidermal stem cell renewal, supporting coordinated skin expansion crucial for reconstructive surgeries.
May 2026 in “Theranostics” This study found that the DKK3-CKAP4 signaling axis is involved in fibroimmune remodeling in androgenetic alopecia and that targeting this pathway may restore a regenerative hair follicle environment, offering a potential therapeutic strategy to counteract hair follicle miniaturization.
April 2026 in “Biomedicines” This perspective outlines the current understanding and knowledge gaps in the cellular and molecular mechanisms of wound healing, highlighting their implications for pathological conditions like keloids and chronic wounds, and reviews potential novel therapies for these issues.
April 2026 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This research observed that diabetes impairs wound healing in mice by disrupting key mechanotransduction pathways in fibroblasts, which are crucial for the healing process. The study also suggests transcriptomic changes could inform future diabetic wound repair therapies.
January 2026 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This review suggests that topically applied peptides may offer a promising alternative for managing pain in chronic wounds, with additional potential benefits of anti-inflammatory and regenerative activities, but acknowledges the challenges of delivering these peptides across damaged skin barriers.
December 2025 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” In this study, orally administered Centella asiatica extract, standardized for asiaticoside content, significantly improved skin barrier function, elasticity, and reduced signs of UVB-induced photoaging in hairless mice, highlighting its potential as a nutricosmetic for skin health.
December 2025 in “Cell Communication and Signaling” This study discovered that minoxidil affects hematopoiesis by downregulating wnt4, leading to suppression of hematopoietic stem and progenitor cells and alleviating MDS-like symptoms in zebrafish and mice, with hematologic safety achieved at optimized doses.
November 2025 in “BMC Genomics” This study found that the systemic wrinkled skin phenotype in Xiang pigs involves gene expression changes and genetic variations associated with oxidative stress and extracellular matrix components, resembling features seen in Shar-Pei dogs.
August 2025 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This study found that arginine vasotocin is evolutionarily conserved across diverse taxa and may play roles in neuroendocrine, immune, and stress signaling, with potential antimicrobial applications.
July 2025 in “PNAS Nexus” This study integrated single-cell RNA-seq data from four previous studies to create a comprehensive human corneal cell state meta-atlas, revealing novel marker genes, rare cell states, and distinct transcription factors, and offering a tool to enhance future cornea research.
June 2025 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study reports that autologous micrografting may effectively treat stretch marks by promoting extracellular matrix remodeling and enhancing fibroblast activity, potentially expanding therapeutic options for this condition.
December 2024 in “Medical Review” This review examined the role of organoid technology in modeling genetic diseases, highlighting its promise for understanding disease pathology and developing tailored treatments by integrating genetic insights with advancements in regenerative medicine and biological engineering.
December 2024 in “Veterinary Sciences” In this study of Zhexi Angora rabbits, researchers found that the fine-wool group exhibited lower fiber diameters and a higher hair follicle density than the coarse-wool group, and they identified key candidate genes potentially regulating wool quality through RNA-seq and genome resequencing techniques.
June 2024 in “Computational and Structural Biotechnology Journal” This review discusses the integration of omics analyses in androgenetic alopecia research, reporting no new clinical results but suggesting that collaborative multi-omics studies may enhance understanding of AGA's pathomechanisms.
January 2023 in “Biomaterials Science” This study suggests that incorporating matrisomal components into biomaterials could enhance skin wound healing in mammals that do not naturally regenerate tissues like the axolotl and Acomys.
December 2021 in “INDIGO (University of Illinois at Chicago)” This study used single-cell RNA sequencing to characterize 19 distinct cell populations in sheep hair follicles, uncovering differentiation signatures and intercellular communication that may influence wool curvature and sheep breeding.
July 2021 in “Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open” This study identified specific genes involved in radiation-induced fibrosis in skin, capsule, and muscle tissues of breast cancer patients, offering insights that may help improve mitigation strategies for these side effects.
This study found that upper-bulge epidermal stem cells in mouse hair follicles are specialized for nerve interactions, crucial for forming tactile sensory units, and influence touch responses via EGFL6 and αv integrin pathways.
In this study, upper-bulge epidermal stem cells in mouse hair follicles were shown to play a role in forming tactile sensory units by creating an extracellular matrix that supports nerve interactions.
September 2019 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study identifies two previously unreported pathogenic RIPK4 gene variants, suggesting a functional link with cell adhesion molecules in ectodermal dysplasias.
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December 2011 in “Stem Cells and Development” This study suggests that Nox4 is a key factor in the hypoxia-induced enhancement of adipose-derived stem cell functions through reactive oxygen species generation.
December 2022 in “Scientific Reports” This study found that caffeic acid amide derivative, compound 4, effectively inhibited steroid 5α-reductase type 1 in vitro, suggesting potential for development as a treatment for androgenic alopecia.