27 citations
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January 1984 in “Pharmacology & Therapeutics” This review discusses androgen manipulation strategies for conditions like benign prostatic hyperplasia and prostatic carcinoma but reports no new clinical results.
25 citations
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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.
25 citations
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September 2018 in “Molecular Biology of the Cell” This study found that in mice lacking EGFR, elevated Wnt signaling disrupts hair follicle development by affecting cell proliferation and differentiation, revealing a critical role for EGFR in regulating these processes.
24 citations
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May 2021 in “Nature Communications” In this study, a dual recombinase-mediated genetic system showed that cavity macrophages accumulate on the surface of visceral organs during lung and liver injury but do not penetrate or contribute to tissue repair.
24 citations
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January 2019 in “Science China Life Sciences” Chitosan/LiCl composite scaffolds help heal deep skin wounds better.
24 citations
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September 2018 in “Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Medicine” In this study using rabbits, HA2 hydrogels made from cross-linked hyaluronic acid and polysaccharide promoted wound healing better than other treatments, reducing inflammation and scar formation.
23 citations
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January 2024 in “Nature Immunology” This study, using multimodal profiling in mice, found that various tissues contain unique γδ T cell subsets adapted to their environment, revealing their functional diversity, lineage relationships, and similarities to CD8+ tissue-resident memory T cells.
23 citations
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June 2014 in “Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” This study found that the HPCH-based formulation P-08–016 may facilitate finasteride deposition in the dermis, potentially offering an alternative to systemic therapy by minimizing systemic absorption.
22 citations
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May 2021 in “Nature Communications” This study found that in wound-induced hair neogenesis, African spiny mice and laboratory mice exhibit different morphogenetic field formation patterns related to tissue stiffness, suggesting evolutionary developmental biology advantages.
21 citations
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November 2020 in “Chemical Engineering Journal” In this study, an injectable hydrogel incorporating antibacterial agents was shown to effectively heal wounds and promote hair follicle and capillary regeneration, offering a promising approach for skin tissue engineering.
21 citations
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October 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This review discusses recent advances in understanding the molecular landscape of the dermal papilla, particularly focusing on Blimp1's role in hair follicle development and potential therapeutic targets for hair regeneration, but presents no new clinical results.
20 citations
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March 2023 in “Drug Delivery and Translational Research” This study found that a lacticin 3147 solid lipid nanoparticle gel demonstrated potent and sustained antimicrobial activity against S. aureus, including MRSA, in ex vivo S. aureus-infected pig skin.
20 citations
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December 2016 in “Neurodegenerative disease management” This study found that teriflunomide, an oral medication taken once daily, significantly slowed disability progression in patients with relapsing multiple sclerosis, supported by positive results in two Phase III trials and supplemented by various analyses including long-term studies and patient-reported outcomes.
19 citations
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September 2019 in “EMBO molecular medicine” This study found that deletion of c-Jun and JunB in mouse bulge hair follicle stem cells was sufficient to trigger psoriasis-like skin disease through thymic stromal lymphopoietin signaling.
19 citations
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September 2019 in “PLOS genetics” This study found that telomere shortening disrupts BMP/pSmad/P63 signaling, leading to skin atrophy via Follistatin up-regulation, and suggests potential therapeutic targets.
19 citations
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March 2003 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that mechlorethamine restored hair growth in mice with alopecia-areata-like disease by eliminating infiltrated lymphocytes and inhibiting certain pro-inflammatory cytokines in treated skin areas.
18 citations
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September 2021 in “Journal of Neuroendocrinology” This review discusses how neurosteroids acting on GABAA receptors may influence behavior and explores the potential for developing selective modulators for treating psychiatric disorders, but reports no new clinical results.
18 citations
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January 2016 in “Elsevier eBooks” This chapter reviews nanotechnology in cosmetics, detailing various formulations, performance assessment methods, and evolving regulations, while discussing safety, stability, and effectiveness concerns; it reports no new experimental results.
18 citations
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June 1988 in “Culture, medicine and psychiatry” This paper examines how societal constructs of gender influence the treatment of idiopathic hirsutism in women, emphasizing the impact of perceived femininity on psychological stress and commercial depilatory actions.
17 citations
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May 2021 in “Journal of Assisted Reproduction and Genetics” This study reviews the mechanisms by which SARS-CoV-2 may impact male fertility, noting potential disruptions in spermatogenesis and hormone secretion, and underscores the need for follow-up in recovered men.
16 citations
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December 2018 in “ACS Biomaterials Science & Engineering” This research found that a biodegradable fibrous membrane incorporating fibroblast-derived ECM accelerated wound healing and improved neovascularization in a mouse model.
16 citations
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September 2016 in “Neuropharmacology” This study suggests that in an ex vivo rat glaucoma model, TSPO activation is involved in Allopregnanolone synthesis and may help prevent retinal damage, with TSPO agonists as potential therapeutic agents.
15 citations
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January 2020 in “ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces” This study reported that a novel chitosan/polyvinyl alcohol nanofiber sponge effectively enhances the hair follicle-inducing ability of dermal papilla multicellular spheroids in a mouse model.
14 citations
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November 2020 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This review article summarizes the potential role of advanced medical therapies—using genes, cells, and/or tissue engineering—in treating various types of alopecia, by examining clinical research, basic studies, and ongoing trials.
14 citations
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November 2015 in “Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences” This review discusses dietary manipulation strategies in a mouse model of CBS deficiency and reports no new results; the authors emphasize the importance of understanding gene-diet interactions.
14 citations
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May 2013 in “Experimental Dermatology” This study found that the modified wash test was generally more effective than TrichoScan® for diagnosing hair loss, particularly telogen effluvium, though both methods showed only fair concordance with clinical diagnosis.
13 citations
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January 2022 in “Stem cell reviews and reports” This study found that using cultured mesenchymal stem cells from mouse whisker hair follicle outer root sheath in wound healing reduced inflammation, accelerated closure, and resulted in less hypertrophic scarring in mice.
13 citations
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December 2017 in “BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine” In this study, the herbal complex of Houttuynia cordata, Perilla frutescens var. acuta, and green tea promoted hair growth in C57BL/6 mice, enhancing regrowth and follicle development compared to controls.
13 citations
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October 2012 in “InTech eBooks” Nanocarriers could improve how drugs are delivered through the skin but require more research to overcome challenges and ensure safety.
13 citations
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January 2010 in “Advances in Biochemical Engineering / Biotechnology” This review covers various aspects of hair biology, pigmentation, and development, focusing on genetic and biochemical modulation of hair follicle components but reports no new findings.