17 citations
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June 2011 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study observed that mice with a Cx43 mutation exhibited slower and asynchronous hair regrowth with severe cuticle weathering, mimicking aspects of hair phenotype in some ODDD patients.
31 citations
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March 2013 in “Gene” This study sequenced and analyzed the goat skin transcriptome, revealing genes involved in signal transduction and cell communication that are differentially expressed during hair growth phases, providing insights for Cashmere goat breeding.
November 2009 in “Medical & surgical dermatology” This study found that haploinsufficiency of SPINK5 can lead to Netherton syndrome when a single null mutation combines with homozygous G1258A polymorphisms, suggesting it acts as a genuine mutation affecting LEKTI function.
July 2025 in “Journal of medical & health sciences review.” This review highlights the potential of ultrasound-assisted gene therapy for tissue regeneration by improving gene delivery efficiency through techniques like microbubble-mediated sonoporation. The authors discuss its applications in musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, and neural regeneration, while addressing future challenges in optimizing this non-invasive approach for clinical applications.
This study found that mutant Cx43 impairs fibroblast function during wound healing and reduces hair follicle cell proliferation, likely contributing to hair growth defects in ODDD patients.
3 citations
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February 2017 in “Archives of Medical Science” This study found that finasteride treatment in male rats may lead to changes in connexin 43 expression in the testes of their offspring, potentially affecting spermatogenesis.
30 citations
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December 2014 in “BMC Genetics” This study found thousands of differentially expressed genes and proteins that may be associated with wool growth, suggesting potential gene families involved in hair growth regulation.
3 citations
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April 2022 in “Bioengineering” This review discusses pre-clinical research on ultrasound-mediated sonoporation for tissue regeneration and reports no clinical results; the authors suggest the method is safe and highlight challenges to clinical translation.
May 2003 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This article reviews the progress in hair biology research, including advancements in understanding androgen action, hair follicle stem cells, and autoimmune mechanisms in alopecia, and reports no new clinical results.
May 2025 in “Journal of Traditional Chinese Medical Sciences” In this study, S. chamaejasme extract applied topically to mice enhanced hair growth dose-dependently by increasing hair follicle size and dermal thickness, while upregulating mRNA expression related to hair growth, suggesting its potential as a hair growth treatment.
73 citations
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January 2002 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” In this study, researchers found that connexin 43-negative cells in the basal layer of the epidermis could serve as markers for keratinocyte stem cells, aiding their identification and separation.
152 citations
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April 2002 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study presents evidence that keratitis–ichthyosis–deafness syndrome is caused by a mutation in the connexin 26 gene, expanding the gene's known involvement in various disorders.
39 citations
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January 2020 in “Frontiers in Genetics” This study found that stage-specific epigenetic changes, particularly involving the gene PDGFC, may affect wool fiber development in Zhongwei goats, potentially serving as a biomarker for fur goat selection.
6 citations
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January 2015 in “Journal of regenerative medicine & tissue engineering” This review discusses the role of stem cells and tissue engineering in regeneration and transplantation, emphasizing the need for advanced technologies to improve treatments for injuries and disabilities, but reports no new results.
May 2025 in “Frontiers in Veterinary Science” This study investigated the genetic factors influencing cashmere quality differences between Jiangnan cashmere goats and Changthangi pashmina goats, identifying 4,942 differentially expressed genes and highlighting 24 key genes related to hair follicle development and cashmere fiber formation.
This thesis found that desmoplakin mutations in cardiocutaneous syndrome are linked to dose-dependent disease severity and identified mechanisms by which KLHL24 mutations cause cardiomyopathy, with rescue experiments successfully preventing this phenotype in patient-derived heart tissues.
16 citations
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July 2008 in “BMC Genomics” This study shows that alpha 6 + /MHCI - cells have gene expression profiles similar to hair follicle stem cells, suggesting they may be enriched for stem cells.
November 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This research investigated immune cell involvement in various types of inflammatory alopecia by analyzing gene expression data from scalp samples, revealing distinct cellular changes in conditions like Alopecia Areata, Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia, Lichen Planopilaris, and Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia, which may inform future therapeutic targets.
73 citations
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February 2023 in “Polymers” This review discusses the unique properties, design, and fabrication of peptide hydrogels for biomedical applications, focusing on advances in drug delivery, gene therapy, and regenerative medicine; it reports no new clinical results.
71 citations
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January 2012 in “PloS one” This study observed that after hair cell loss in the mouse cochlea, supporting cells were replaced by migrating non-specialised cells, with genetic background affecting the rate of tissue re-organization.
32 citations
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November 2016 in “Journal of Dental Research” This review explores the role of Panx3 in skeletal formation and discusses its potential in developing new therapies for conditions like osteoarthritis, without presenting new clinical findings.
8 citations
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June 2021 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” In this study, UCMSC exosomes showed protective effects against cisplatin-induced hearing loss in mice by improving hearing and promoting cochlear tissue repair.
8 citations
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November 2020 in “Optics and Laser Technology” This review discusses the applications and advantages of LED-based photobiomodulation therapy for dermatological and cosmetic purposes but highlights existing challenges and health concerns while exploring future perspectives.
22 citations
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April 2023 in “The Journal of Cell Biology” In this study, researchers found that coordinated intercellular Ca2+ signaling among basal stem cells in mice is crucial for cell cycle progression and tissue-wide communication during epidermal regeneration.
9 citations
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November 2024 in “Journal of Wound Management Official journal of the European Wound Management Association” Cold Plasma shows promise for healing wounds by killing bacteria and helping tissue grow.
4 citations
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October 2021 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” This study found that epidermal stem cells in live mice exhibit coordinated intercellular Ca 2+ signaling governed by G2 cycling stem cells and mediated by Connexin43, essential for tissue-wide communication during regeneration.
11 citations
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January 2010 in “Dermatology Research and Practice” This review discusses the development of human skin with a focus on desmosomes, noting the challenges of translating animal model findings to humans due to species differences and limited human sample access.
4 citations
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January 2023 in “Andrology” This review discusses the structure and function of the testes in male reproduction and development, noting the complex hormonal regulation within the hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal axis but reports no new clinical results.
February 2026 in “Advanced Sensor Research” In this review, researchers examined advanced sensing technologies and bioelectronic interfaces that could improve understanding of the skin–brain axis, highlighting challenges and strategies for integrating these platforms into models for studying skin and neural interactions.
26 citations
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July 2012 in “Biochimica et Biophysica Acta (BBA) - General Subjects” This review discusses the identification and roles of different epidermal stem cell types in skin homeostasis and repair, and reports no new experimental findings.