May 2019 in “Asian Journal of Chemistry” Finasteride forms three new products under acidic stress.
5 citations
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October 2020 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” In this study, the authors found that inhibiting Cdc42 activity with CASIN restored hair follicle stem cell function and hair growth in aged mice, suggesting potential for treating aging-related hair regeneration issues.
July 2026 in “Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications”
April 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that hyperproliferative stimuli dysregulated the balance of stem cell divisions in keratinocytes, suggesting potential treatment strategies for both benign and cancerous hyperproliferative diseases.
June 2010 in “Journal of Chemical Crystallography” This study determined the crystal structure and conformation of synthesized 17x-Acetoxy-pregn-4,6-diene-3,20-dione, revealing specific molecular interactions and structural details in an orthorhombic crystal system.
This review discusses the cornification process of epidermal keratinocytes in forming the skin barrier and reports no new results; it emphasizes the importance for diagnosis and treatment of skin disorders.
May 2026 in “International Journal of Scientific Research in Chemistry” This study examined finasteride degradation under stress conditions, identifying three unique degradation products in acidic environments, providing insights into impurity profiling and quality control for finasteride formulations.
April 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This comprehensive guide from nanotechsci.com explores how nanocrystal technology enhances the bioavailability of poorly water-soluble pharmaceuticals, detailing the science behind crystallization and practical synthesis techniques, and discussing their advanced drug delivery applications across various routes.
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January 2013 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” This article reviews central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia, including its various forms and potential multifactorial causes, but provides no new clinical findings.
January 2024 in “Authorea (Authorea)” This study found that laccase-assisted grafting of poly(tyrosine) onto wool materials improved shrinkage resistance and mechanical properties while causing minor decreases in crystallinity and thermal resistance, suggesting a potential "green" approach to enhance wool durability.
88 citations
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July 2001 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” This study reported that antimicrobial and topical retinoid therapies led to significant changes in the lipid profiles of sebaceous follicular infundibulum, with increased triglycerides and ceramide subfractions observed.
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August 2024 in “Journal of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences” This study found that forming inclusion complexes of DPCP with HPβCD using the 3D ground mixture method enhances its anti-inflammatory activity at lower doses compared to complexes with β-CD.
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November 2014 in “Cytotechnology” This study found that mutations in the PADI3 gene, which is important for hair shaft formation, may contribute to central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia among patients.
December 2023 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” This study observed that in live rodents, actin filaments adjust their structure to facilitate membrane transfer between cellular compartments; linear filaments stabilize fused membranes, while branched filaments, connected by the protein Ezrin, drive integration, demonstrating actin's role in adapting to membrane biophysical changes.
28 citations
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November 1987 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This study developed an in vitro model using human follicular keratinocytes to observe selective cell growth and differentiation, potentially aiding future research on hair biology and growth processes.
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March 2023 in “Journal of Natural Fibers” This study explored using tyrosine as a cross-linking agent for curling Asian hair and found that it could shape hair effectively before washing without damaging the fibers, though the method was less effective after washing compared to commercial products.
February 2023 in “Reactions Weekly” 19 citations
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March 1975 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This study presents a method for extracting and measuring cyclic AMP in small amounts of skin tissue, finding varying levels in the dermis, epidermis, and hair follicles.
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June 2022 in “Biomedicines” This study proposes reclassifying PCOS into two distinct phenotypes based on androgen levels and suggests androgen supplementation may overcome IVF resistance in one group with advancing age.
April 2022 in “Reproductive health of woman” This article reviews the diagnostic challenges of polycystic ovary syndrome in adolescents, discussing criteria, symptoms overlap with normal puberty, and treatment strategies, but it reports no new clinical findings.
239 citations
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December 2013 in “Scientific Reports” In this study, researchers developed a microfluidics-based method for creating uniform, size-controlled stem cell spheroids that enhance osteogenic differentiation when encapsulated in alginate-RGD microgels.
124 citations
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June 2002 in “Best Practice & Research Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism” This article reviews polycystic ovary syndrome in adolescents, highlighting its endocrine and metabolic features, and reports no new clinical findings; the etiology may involve early-life abnormalities in androgen production.
55 citations
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June 1987 in “PubMed” In this study, cyclosporin A treatment significantly increased hair length in nude mice compared to controls, but hair growth reversed after treatment stopped.
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June 2012 in “Journal of dairy science” This study found that topical application of bovine milk polar lipids accelerated hair cycle progression in mice, showing potential for use in cosmetic products.
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August 2016 in “Nanomedicine” In this study, TyroSpheres were used to encapsulate adapalene, increasing its solubility and enhancing skin distribution while reducing irritancy compared to a commercial formulation, indicating promise for acne treatment in ex vivo and in vitro settings.
56 citations
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January 2001 in “Dermatology” This study introduces the concept of teloptosis, which influences hair shedding during the telogen phase and affects hair density, highlighting that early or delayed teloptosis has noticeable effects.
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August 1971 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study observed that enzyme activity influencing estradiol-to-estrone conversion in Wistar rat skin varied with the hair cycle in dorsal skin but was minimal in plantar skin.
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August 1993 in “Colloid & Polymer Science” This study argues that the reported "toughening" transition in keratin is a misinterpretation, actually representing the evaporation peak of residual water in the fibers.
January 2024 in “Figshare” Activating autophagy in hair follicle stem cells can lead to hair growth and repair by affecting sugar metabolism.