5 citations
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January 2016 in “Genetics and Molecular Research” This study identified 617 differentially expressed genes in cashmere goat hair follicles, which are involved in key biological processes and provide insights into hair follicle development.
4 citations
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May 2020 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” This study found that in Alcorcón, Spain, migrants from Sub-Saharan Africa, the Caribbean, and Latin-America had a higher risk of COVID-19 infection during the first wave compared to Spaniards.
4 citations
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February 2019 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” This study suggests that the epigenetic marker 5-hmC may dynamically influence hair follicle bulge activation during anagen growth in mice, warranting further investigation into its role in stem cell regulation.
4 citations
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January 2019 in “Journal of cutaneous pathology” This study found that phospho-S6 is strongly expressed in malignant hair follicle tumors but only patchily in a minority of benign tumors, indicating a potential marker for distinguishing between the two.
4 citations
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September 2016 in “World Rabbit Science” This study observed that gene expression differences in Rex rabbits with varying wool densities suggest the involvement of specific genes and signaling pathways, including Shh and Eph, in hair follicle development.
4 citations
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September 2016 in “Molecular Medicine Reports” This study identified genes potentially involved in hair and cashmere growth in the Laiwu black goat, highlighting specific gene expression differences between hair-growing and hairless skin.
3 citations
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January 2016 in “Skin appendage disorders” This case report describes a 45-year-old woman with diffuse nonscarring alopecia characterized by hair thinning, increased catagen/telogen follicles, and mild inflammatory infiltrate, highlighting the diagnostic findings via scalp dermoscopy and biopsy.
3 citations
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March 2023 in “Biology” This study identified 2574 differentially expressed genes in the hair follicles of Wan strain Angora rabbits, suggesting that these genes may influence wool fiber diameter and quality.
2 citations
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September 2025 in “BMC Genomics” This study found that maize root hairs respond differently to cold stress based on severity, with mild cold allowing limited growth through adaptive remodeling, while severe cold causes more pronounced inhibition and prioritizes stress defense, affecting transcriptome and morphology.
2 citations
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June 2024 in “Parasites & Vectors” This study provides insights into how chronic T. gondii infection might affect testicular tissue and suggests a potential impact on male fertility.
2 citations
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November 2022 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” This study found that metabolic adaptations in skin epithelial stem cells, specifically redox ratio recovery and glycolytic flux modulation, define competitive outcomes between wild-type and mutant cells in different oncogenic environments.
2 citations
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July 2021 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine” This study found significant differences in gene expression, particularly in androgen receptor activity, between men with post-finasteride syndrome and healthy controls, suggesting a potential biological basis for the syndrome.
2 citations
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November 2017 in “PloS one” This study found that 2MbisP increases epidermal thickening more rapidly than atRA in rhino mice, while both compounds similarly reduce utricle size.
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December 2025 in “Baylor University Medical Center Proceedings” Leuprolide may better manage cholesterol and blood pressure in PCOS than spironolactone.
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November 2024 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” The authors discuss that hair loss affecting the occipital scalp is understudied and may be caused by factors like movement irritation and clothing occlusion; this lack of data can lead to missed diagnoses and inadequate treatment.
1 citations
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September 2024 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” This study found that thermoporometry measurements effectively assessed hair porosity, showing that bleaching increases overall pore volume by adding smaller pores, while prolonged bleaching leads to fewer but larger pores likely due to pore-merging.
1 citations
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February 2024 in “Pediatrie pro praxi” This review outlines a basic diagnostic algorithm to help pediatricians identify causes of hair loss in children, emphasizing early diagnosis and treatment due to the significant psychosocial impact of conditions like alopecia areata and tinea capitis.
1 citations
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December 2020 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” This study found that Sox9 plays a critical role in maintaining radial glial progenitor cells and regulates the timing of their generation of upper-layer cortical neurons.
1 citations
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January 2016 in “Journal of Headache & Pain Management” This article highlights the need to consider topical minoxidil as a differential diagnosis for unexplained headache and dizziness due to its potential side effects.
1 citations
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January 1996 It's hard to tell male pattern baldness from other types because symptoms can be similar.
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April 2023 in “Animals” This study utilized EDAR gene-targeted cashmere goats to identify 732 differentially expressed genes and 140 proteins associated with abnormal hair growth, providing insights into the regulatory mechanisms of cashmere follicle development.
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June 2022 in “Gene reports” This study analyzed gene expression in Pashmina goats and identified key biological processes and molecular functions involved in long-fibre production, suggesting potential pathways for enhancing this trait in other goat breeds.
This study found that the dark pigmentation pattern in Dun Mongolian horses' "Bider marking" is closely associated with higher protein levels and specific localization of MITF and WNT3A, suggesting these are key factors in its formation.
January 2026 in “Animals” This study researched the dun coat color in Mongolian horses, finding that variations in TBX3 expression in different skin areas are linked to Bider markings, suggesting TBX3's role in this specific pigment pattern, while further investigation is needed on its regulation.
This study found significant differences in cashmere fiber diameters between two groups of cashmere goats and identified 211 genes and 50 metabolites related to hair follicle growth and cellular functions, suggesting potential pathways to improve cashmere quality.
August 2025 in “Scientific Reports” This study found that the protein C4BPA may link insulin resistance and acne vulgaris by influencing lipid metabolism and inflammatory pathways, suggesting it as a potential mediator in the pathogenesis of both conditions.
March 2025 in “Scientific Reports” This study found a complex relationship between cumulative doses of 5-ARIs and all-cause mortality among BPH or AGA patients, with lower doses linked to higher suicide rates and higher doses reducing cardiovascular mortality risk.
December 2024 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This study observed that CXCL12 is highly co-expressed with androgen receptors in human hair follicle cells, and its inhibition via antibodies increased hair length, suggesting a potential treatment strategy for androgenic alopecia.
November 2024 in “Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications” In this study, researchers observed that mutant mice with a genetic hair loss condition exhibited significant differential expression of genes related to keratinization and hair follicle formation, providing insights into potential strategies for understanding and treating alopecia.
September 2024 in “Kuban Scientific Medical Bulletin” In this paper, three cases illustrate the diagnostic challenges of distinguishing between scarring and non-scarring alopecia, emphasizing the importance of thorough examinations and pathological evaluation to accurately diagnose hair disorders and initiate timely treatment.