June 2024 in “Skin Research and Technology” This study observed that the expression of hsa-miR-193a-5p was significantly higher in alopecia areata patients compared to healthy controls, suggesting its role in influencing disease progression through impact on specific signaling pathways and highlighting its potential as a therapeutic target.
This study found that DNA methylation may regulate the differential expression of the BMP7 gene in Hu sheep lamb skin of different patterns, and it influences the proliferation and cell cycle of dermal papilla cells, with demethylation treatment increasing BMP7 expression and cell proliferation.
This study found that FGF5 alternative spliceosomes inhibit dermal papilla cell proliferation and regulate hair follicle growth-related gene expression, impacting hair follicle development in rabbits.
January 2024 in “Animals” This study suggests that the transcription factors SP1 and KROX20 regulate CUX1 gene's effect on the proliferation of ovine dermal papilla cells in vitro.
August 2023 in “Bioengineering” This systematic review reports that bioprinting technology holds significant potential for improving patient quality of life by enabling personalized medical treatments, reducing organ transplant rejection risks, and accelerating skin tissue regeneration, although many advancements are still at the research stage.
July 2023 in “New phytologist” This research identified a genetic mutation in Brachypodium distachyon that initially allows root hair initiation but fails to elongate them, while also affecting root growth and nitrate sensitivity; the mutation is linked to a previously uncharacterized cyclin-dependent kinase-like gene.
June 2022 in “Authorea (Authorea)” This review discusses various methods for delivering CRISPR/Cas9 for gene editing in vitro and in vivo, highlighting delivery as a major challenge but reports no new experimental results.
February 2026 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” In this consensus statement, the Task Force of the Association of Cutaneous Surgeons of India found that over 90% of their experts agreed on the evidence strength, recommendation levels, and safety of six emerging dermatology treatments, providing guidelines for their clinical use.
January 2026 in “Burns & Trauma” This review synthesizes evidence on how RNA modifications affect wound healing, particularly in skin, bone, and corneal injuries, emphasizing potential therapeutic strategies for burns and trauma in relation to these cellular processes.
May 2025 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences” In this study, researchers found that the histone demethylase UTX is crucial for regulating skin differentiation through retinoic acid signaling, mainly impacting females, as males compensate with a Y-linked paralog.
May 2023 in “Asian Journal of Transfusion Science” In this study, conducted at a tertiary care hospital in Chennai, adverse events during blood donation were observed in 0.42% of donors, predominantly affecting first-time male donors, and were mostly vasovagal reactions such as giddiness and sweating.
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November 2022 in “Frontiers in Plant Science” This review summarizes the roles of WRKY transcription factors in plant growth and their responses to various environmental stresses, but reports no new experimental findings.
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December 2022 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” In this review, researchers discussed recent advances in nanotechnology for topical skin applications, highlighting how nanocarriers enhance skin penetration and targeting in treatments for diseases like melanoma and psoriasis, while acknowledging that the penetration mechanisms and health impacts of nanoparticles remain not fully understood.
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February 2023 in “Antibiotics” This review discusses advances in nanomaterial-based wound dressings for infection control, highlighting their ability to detect and treat bacterial infections effectively, but reports no new clinical results.
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June 2023 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” In this review, researchers explored how air pollutants increase oxidative stress and inflammation in human skin, affect vitamin D synthesis, and interact with the skin microbiota, also discussing AhR/Nrf2 as a potential target for treating pollution-related skin conditions.
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June 2023 in “Cell Reports” In this study, researchers used transcriptomics and modeling to uncover previously unknown cell populations and marker genes in developing hair follicles, providing insights into early cell fate establishment and offering tools for further research on skin appendages.
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January 2022 in “Biomaterials Science” This article reviews CRISPR/Cas system delivery methods for genome editing and highlights RNA's promise in non-viral in vivo applications but reports no new clinical results.
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May 2024 in “Pharmaceutics” This review discusses advances in drug delivery systems to enhance oleanolic acid's bioavailability and therapeutic potential but reports no new clinical results.
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May 2018 in “BMC genomics” This study found that miR-432 inhibits KRT83 expression, revealing potential molecular mechanisms for the formation of curly fleece in Tan sheep and suggesting implications for understanding curly hair formation in humans.
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September 2025 in “Gels” This review reports that sodium alginate-based hydrogels show promise in biomedical applications due to their biocompatibility and versatility, but challenges such as mechanical strength and stability remain, highlighting the need for continued research to facilitate their clinical transition.
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November 2022 in “Biology” This study identified key genes and pathways related to wool follicle development in coarse wool lambs, suggesting epigenetic factors may influence wool sheep domestication and breeding.
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February 2024 in “ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces” This study found that PEGylated Ag₂S-ZnS@TGA-AA heteronanostructures, activated by light exposure, showed synergistic antibacterial effects against multidrug-resistant bacteria, significantly accelerating the healing of MRSA-infected wounds in comparison to untreated wounds.
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February 2022 in “Acta Biomaterialia” This review highlights the potential of nanotechnology-based formulations in hair care and treatment, emphasizing how these innovative materials can enhance the stability, efficacy, and safety of active compounds while addressing the limitations of conventional formulations.
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December 2024 in “Pharmaceutics” This review discusses the potential of using nanomaterial-based drug delivery systems to improve the treatment of polycystic ovary syndrome but reports no new clinical results, highlighting future research directions.
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January 2021 in “European Journal of Inflammation” In this study, naringenin and its methylated derivatives reduced depression-like behaviors and inflammation markers in mice exposed to finasteride, suggesting their potential as effective and safe anti-depressive agents.
January 2026 in “Pharmaceutics” This review highlighted recent advances in nanocarrier-based topical delivery systems for skincare, emphasizing their potential to enhance ingredient stability, penetration, and targeted release while addressing specific pathophysiological skin concerns.
November 2025 in “Biomedicines” This review highlights hypochlorous acid's potential benefits in various medical fields due to its antimicrobial and healing properties but stresses the need for further research on dosing and product development.
August 2024 in “Cosmetics” This study reported that peanut callus extract, rich in resveratrol, significantly stimulated hair growth and reduced hair loss in an in vitro model and a clinical trial, showing promise as a cosmetic bioactive ingredient.
March 2024 in “Current issues in molecular biology” This literature review explores the role of biomarkers in personalized medicine for various dermatological conditions like Hidradenitis Suppurativa, Psoriasis, and Atopic Dermatitis, highlighting how they guide targeted therapies and the limitations of current markers in specificity, as reported by the authors.
In this study, six types of cold-pressed oils commonly found in the Polish market were analyzed for their health-promoting compounds and antioxidant activity, revealing them as valuable sources of bioactive compounds like polyunsaturated fatty acids, tocopherols, sterols, and polyphenols, without exceeding recommended deterioration parameters.