122 citations
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June 2002 in “Genes & Development” This study found that K17 is crucial for the structural integrity and survival of hair-producing cells, with K17 null mice developing alopecia due to hair fragility and follicular alterations.
87 citations
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July 2018 in “Biochimica et Biophysica Acta (BBA) - Molecular Cell Research” This review discusses the essential roles and complex regulation of PP2A in various physiological processes and reports no clinical results; the authors highlight the need for further mouse model research to explore PP2A's therapeutic potential.
86 citations
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December 2001 in “Experimental dermatology” This review classifies mutant mice with hair abnormalities into six categories, providing an annotated table that serves as a reference for understanding the molecular controls of hair growth.
73 citations
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June 2010 in “PLoS Genetics” This study identified that a deficiency in the palmitoyl transferase enzyme, due to a mutation in the Zdhhc13 gene, led to severe physiological abnormalities in mice, including skin, bone, and systemic amyloid issues.
72 citations
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January 2011 in “Current Pharmaceutical Design” This review discusses the potential role of steroid 5α-reductase inhibitors in treating neuropsychiatric disorders related to dopaminergic hyperreactivity but reports no new clinical results.
69 citations
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August 1999 in “Developmental biology” This study found that ectopic expression of Whn in transgenic mice caused impaired differentiation in epidermis and hair follicles, with hair growth defects and severe urinary tract issues leading to hydronephrosis.
68 citations
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November 2012 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that PGD2 inhibits hair follicle regeneration in mice through the Gpr44 receptor, suggesting that blocking PGD2 or Gpr44 may enhance skin regeneration after wounds.
62 citations
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April 2008 in “Neurobiology of aging” This study identified a new genetic locus, ahl4, on distal Chromosome 10 that contributes to the early-onset, severe hearing loss in A/J mice compared to B6 mice.
54 citations
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August 2005 in “Alcohol” This study found that acute finasteride treatment decreased ethanol intake in male C57BL/6J mice, whereas chronic treatment showed diminished effects, implying compensatory changes in neurosteroid modulation.
53 citations
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August 2019 in “American journal of human genetics” This study found that FOXN1 haploinsufficiency is a significant genetic factor causing T cell lymphopenia at birth, linked to reduced thymic function in both humans and mice.
47 citations
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March 2019 in “Journal of immunology research” This review discusses the effects of valproic acid on immune cell activation and gene expression, potentially influencing infection outcomes and suggesting its promise for autoimmune and hypersensitivity condition management.
47 citations
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September 2015 in “Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology” This article reviews various strategies, primarily developed by the Turin University Pharmaceutical Technology group, for increasing entrapment efficiency of hydrophilic molecules in nanoparticulate systems and reports no clinical results.
47 citations
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January 2013 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” This review examines the pathogenesis of premature hair graying and potential treatment avenues, but reports no new experimental outcomes, highlighting ongoing research challenges and hopes for drug development.
40 citations
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June 2013 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” This review discusses the widespread use of Brazilian keratin treatments and notes that many contain formaldehyde, marketed as safe despite potential safety concerns, but reports no new clinical results.
38 citations
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April 2018 in “Psychopharmacology/Psychopharmacologia” In this study, socially defeated mice showed increased alcohol consumption, and CRF-R1 antagonism selectively reduced drinking in these mice, suggesting a potential treatment target for stress-related alcohol use disorders.
34 citations
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June 2011 in “Alcoholism: Clinical and Experimental Research” This study suggests that neurosteroids and compounds acting on GABA(A) receptors, like THIP, may modulate ethanol intake by influencing drinking patterns.
33 citations
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September 2017 in “Journal of clinical immunology” This review summarizes recent findings on FOXN1's essential role in thymus and skin biology and discusses emerging therapeutic approaches for immune disorders with athymia, but reports no new clinical results.
32 citations
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January 2017 in “Orphanet journal of rare diseases” This article reviews the genetic basis, diagnostic approaches, and treatment options for nude severe combined immunodeficiency, but does not present any new research findings.
28 citations
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January 2000 in “Medical Mycology” This article reviews the impact of natural fungal pathogens on laboratory animal research and reports no new results, calling attention to infection risks with dermatophytes, Candida, and pneumonia in immunocompromised rodents.
27 citations
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April 2020 in “Molecular Biology and Evolution” This study found that ancient and modern Chinese goats share close genetic ties, originating from the Fertile Crescent, with genetic divergence influenced by China's climatic divisions.
26 citations
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July 2012 in “Epilepsy & Behavior” This study found that progesterone significantly delayed epileptogenesis development in a mouse model, and its effects were inhibited by finasteride, highlighting the potential role of neurosteroids in modifying epilepsy progression.
23 citations
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August 2018 in “Biochimica and biophysica acta. Molecular and cell biology of lipids” This article reviews the roles of lesser-known secreted phospholipase A2 isoforms in various biological processes, such as immune suppression, metabolic regulation, epidermal hyperplasia, and male reproduction, without reporting new clinical findings.
23 citations
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January 2017 in “Current Rheumatology Reports” This study found that adipocytes in the interfacial white adipose tissue adjacent to fibrotic lesions in systemic sclerosis show unique phenotypes and contribute to the condition's pathogenesis.
23 citations
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July 2007 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study found that follicular stem cells in hair follicles are more sensitive to the antiproliferative effects of glucocorticoids compared to basal keratinocytes due to incomplete desensitization.
23 citations
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August 2017 in “Scientific Reports” Darker hair may lead to higher cortisol readings, suggesting a need to adjust for hair color in studies.
22 citations
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October 2012 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that C57BL/6 mice with a diet containing specific levels of vitamin A showed alterations in retinoid metabolism and increased frequency of cicatricial alopecias, suggesting dietary factors may play a role in this condition.
21 citations
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June 2005 in “Alcoholism: Clinical and Experimental Research” This study found that finasteride affected ethanol withdrawal severity differently in WSP and WSR lines, with more modulation seen in the WSP line.
20 citations
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January 2021 in “GeroScience” This study found that administering spermidine to aged mice for six months significantly reduced various age-related conditions, including brain, heart, kidney, liver issues, and hair loss, possibly due to decreased telomere attrition.
20 citations
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January 2013 in “Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine” This study found that TGPC plus CGT was more effective than CGT alone in reducing alopecia areata severity in children over 12 months, with similar safety profiles.
20 citations
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August 1987 in “Journal of steroid biochemistry/Journal of Steroid Biochemistry” This study suggests that Aldactone may be more effective than Diane in reducing hair growth, despite having minimal impact on hormone levels.