17 citations
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April 2011 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” This study reports that the transgenic expression of Dsg1 in mice rescued the severe B6-Dsg3−/− phenotype and created a syngeneic mouse model of pemphigus vulgaris, which may aid in understanding autoimmunity mechanisms.
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.
13 citations
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January 2018 in “Advances in experimental medicine and biology” 11 citations
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May 2023 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences” This study found that hair follicle stem cells are stiff with high actomyosin contractility, while hair germ progenitors are soft and enlarge during quiescence, influencing hair regeneration; inducing miR-205 reduces contractility and activates regeneration in mice.
9 citations
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August 2024 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This review explores epidermolysis bullosa simplex subtypes caused by mutations in KRT5 or KRT14 and summarizes gene expression patterns and molecular mechanisms, without presenting new experimental results.
8 citations
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October 2022 in “Regenerative Therapy” This review discusses regenerative medicine approaches for treating alopecia, including mesenchymal stem cell therapies and platelet-rich plasma, but reports no new clinical results, emphasizing the need for further study.
7 citations
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July 2024 in “Current Issues in Molecular Biology” This review examines the complex mechanisms that regulate skin stem cell development, activation, and differentiation, emphasizing the molecular signaling pathways that influence their fate and contribute to skin homeostasis.
6 citations
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August 2022 in “Science immunology” This study identified key regions and transcription factors, including SIX1 and FOXN1 itself, that regulate Foxn1 expression in thymic epithelial cells and hair follicle cells, offering insights into its transcriptional regulation.
4 citations
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January 2022 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” In this study, researchers found that the KLHL24-ΔN28 protein variant disrupts hair follicle stem cells in a mouse model, leading to premature hair loss by degrading keratin 15.
4 citations
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October 2021 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” This study found that individuals with heterozygous truncation-type variants in the *DSP* gene exhibit lower skin temperature and higher transepidermal water loss, with specific microscopic skin changes and pseudomonilethrix.
1 citations
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January 2026 in “Science Advances” This study developed a 3D bioprinted skin model to mimic pemphigus vulgaris, providing a tool to study disease mechanisms and test targeted therapies by reproducing the architecture and pathogenic disruptions of native skin.
1 citations
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July 2023 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” In this report, a 54-year-old woman with familial dyskeratotic comedones showed slight improvement in skin lesions after topical retinoids and urea cream. This source also describes the first dermoscopic findings for this condition and reviews 21 previous cases.
In this study, researchers used transcriptome sequencing to identify 1543 differentially expressed genes between cashmere and normal goats, implicating several signaling pathways and key regulators in the distinct gene expression profiles linked to cashmere fiber production, which advances understanding of cashmere goat genetics.
November 2025 in “Skin Health and Disease” This case series describes eight instances of autosomal recessive woolly hair in an Indian population over the past 12 years, detailing their clinical presentation, hair traits, and treatment response.
January 2025 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This narrative review explored the complex interconnections between psoriasis and other dermatological conditions like vitiligo, alopecia areata, and atopic dermatitis, highlighting shared immune dysfunctions that complicate diagnosis and treatment, with implications for research and holistic patient care.
February 2024 in “Veterinary sciences” This study found that canine pemphigus foliaceus skin lesions exhibit a distinct immune signature, with upregulated pro-inflammatory and Th17-related genes, showing similarities to human pemphigus. Further research using advanced sequencing is needed to better understand the disease's pathogenesis.
425 citations
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June 2020 in “Nature” Scientists created human skin with hair from stem cells, which could help treat hair loss and skin conditions.
122 citations
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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.
72 citations
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March 2023 in “Biomolecules” This study reviewed the use of dupilumab, beyond its approved indications for atopic dermatitis and prurigo nodularis, and found effective treatment reports for various chronic inflammatory skin diseases such as bullous autoimmune diseases, eczema, and alopecia areata, highlighting its broad potential in dermatology.
50 citations
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April 2019 in “Journal of Biosciences” 39 citations
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November 2007 in “Journal of Histochemistry & Cytochemistry” This study found that in neonatal mice, the absence of the NG2 proteoglycan leads to reduced epidermal thickness and delayed subcutis thickening due to impaired proliferation and adipocyte deficiencies.
32 citations
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September 1996 in “Archives of Dermatological Research”
30 citations
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February 2022 in “Pharmaceutics” This review explores recent advancements in skin tissue engineering using 3D bioprinting, discussing current methods, bioink formulations, and outlining both achievements and limitations without presenting new clinical results.
15 citations
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March 2000 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study found that vitamin D receptor expression is associated with proliferating keratinocytes, while retinoid X receptor α is linked to differentiating keratinocytes, suggesting differential targeting by vitamin D metabolites.
14 citations
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May 2022 in “Stem cell reports” This study reported that human induced pluripotent stem cell-derived skin organoids, used to model epidermolysis bullosa, have an epidermal-dermal junction largely lacking type VII collagen, which is important for skin structure.
14 citations
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April 2016 in “PloS one” This study found that the promoter region of the sheep KRTAP11-1 gene drives specific transcriptional activity in wool follicles, suggesting it may regulate hair keratinocyte specificity.
11 citations
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January 2023 in “BioMed Research International” This review discusses the use of microbial biosurfactants as a safer alternative to chemical surfactants in cosmetics due to their antibacterial, moisturizing, and low toxicity properties, but it reports no new clinical findings.
7 citations
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November 2023 in “Microorganisms” This study suggests that the intestinal microbiota may have protective effects against celiac disease by degrading gluten and maintaining intestinal barrier integrity, but disruptions in the microbiota can exacerbate the disease.
6 citations
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October 2020 in “Frontiers in cell and developmental biology” This study found that WWOX deficiency in mice leads to impaired skin development, reduced epidermal thickness, and significant hypothermia due to disrupted cell proliferation and homeostasis.
6 citations
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September 1996 in “Archives of Dermatological Research”