28 citations
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February 2007 in “Cancer Research” This study found that inhibiting C/EBP transcription factors in mouse skin reduced papilloma formation and caused systemic hair loss, suggesting C/EBP may be a potential therapeutic target.
21 citations
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July 2004 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This study suggests that hair follicles in the genital area may serve as reservoirs for high-risk human papillomaviruses.
10 citations
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July 1980 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This study observed that applying polyamines to the skin of hairless mice stimulates thymidine incorporation, suggesting polyamines may play a role in DNA synthesis control in the epidermis.
6 citations
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June 2016 in “Journal of cellular biochemistry” This study found that the mammalian Hr protein can interact with the p53 pathway by binding to a specific p53 response element, influencing the regulation of genes involved in cell cycle control.
October 2025 in “Frontiers in Molecular Biosciences” This source critically examines Bruce Ames's influential contributions to biochemistry, particularly his theories on oxidative stress and mitochondrial DNA damage in aging, while acknowledging current challenges to his work and highlighting his lasting impact on the fields of mutagen screening and public health.
77 citations
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March 2000 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The research identified six functional hair keratin genes and four pseudogenes, providing insights into hair formation and gene organization.
49 citations
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June 2019 in “eLife” This study reported the discovery of large-scale haplotypes (cenhaps) in human centromere regions, revealing deep genetic diversity, including introgressed Neanderthal and ancient African lineages.
15 citations
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November 2022 in “Cell Death and Disease” In this study, the researchers identified CEP135 as a biomarker linked to poor sarcoma survival and suggested PLK1 as a potential therapeutic target for sarcoma patients with high CEP135 expression.
15 citations
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June 2021 in “Journal of Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology” This review explores biomaterials in non-viral gene delivery systems and highlights the need for more research to better understand how various parameters affect gene delivery processes, without reporting new experimental results.
11 citations
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October 2019 in “Cancers” This study found that spironolactone enhanced the effectiveness of non-DNA-damaging cancer drugs gemcitabine and osimertinib in cancer cell lines and a mouse xenograft model, likely by suppressing the anti-apoptotic protein survivin.
6 citations
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June 2018 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” This study found that human centromeric regions exhibit large-scale haplotypes with significant diversity, including entire Neanderthal haplotypes, which may affect chromosome transmission.
This study suggests that bioactives like Curcumin, Quercetin, and "Tulsi" may relieve chemotherapy-induced adverse drug reactions in cancer patients, potentially reducing resistance and recurrence.
130 citations
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January 2000 in “Nature biotechnology”
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July 2004 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” In this study, decreased expression of BMP2 and ephrin A3 and increased NT-4 gene expression were observed in dermal papilla cells from androgenic alopecia-affected skin, suggesting potential roles in hair growth regulation.
22 citations
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July 2011 in “EFSA journal” There is not enough evidence to support health claims about soy isoflavones.
4 citations
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December 2023 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” This study found that in people with leprosy sequelae, ulcers on the lower limbs exhibited decreased microbial diversity and reduced abundance of specific bacteria compared to normal skin, with skin metabolites closely linked to these microbial changes.
1 citations
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January 2020 in “Journal of Translational Genetics and Genomics” This study identified 47 genetic variants with a higher frequency in centenarians compared to young controls in the Bulgarian population, suggesting potential associations with longevity.
January 2004 in “Linchuang pifuke zazhi” This study identified specific genes that are more abundantly expressed in black hair than in gray hair, with black hair displaying higher expression of pigment-related proteins and gray hair showing increased expression of keratin-related genes.
35 citations
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April 2008 in “Journal of Biological Chemistry” This study found that the lack of expression and deletion of specific hair keratin genes on chromosome 7q36 in Hirosaki hairless rats suggests the crucial role of these genes in hair growth.
4 citations
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October 2014 in “Journal of Integrative Agriculture” This study identified 417 genes with differential expression at varying stages of cashmere growth in goats, highlighting their potential role in tissue remodeling and cashmere regeneration.
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September 1991 in “Journal of Andrology” In this study, 4‐MAPC treatment reduced ventral prostate weight in rats primarily through decreased synthetic activity, with testosterone propionate increasing prostate weight and activity at pharmacologic doses.
5 citations
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May 2022 in “Biomedicines” This study found that the green alga Botryococcus terribilis and its novel compounds significantly promoted hair growth marker gene expression in hair follicle dermal papilla cells without cytotoxic effects.
688 citations
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June 2007 in “Cell Stem Cell” This study found that deleting the ATR gene in adult mice led to rapid onset of age-related traits such as hair graying and osteoporosis through reduced regenerative capacity.
397 citations
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February 2004 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This article reviews the mechanisms by which minoxidil stimulates hair growth and reports no new clinical findings.
295 citations
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March 2016 in “Life Sciences” This review discusses the links between particulate matter exposure and skin diseases, highlighting oxidative stress and inflammation as key mechanisms; it reports no new clinical results.
277 citations
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July 2002 in “Molecular Endocrinology” In this study, homozygous VDR null mutant mice exhibited nonfunctional vitamin D receptors, leading to growth abnormalities and revealing the limited physiological importance of vitamin D pathways outside the classical receptor.
253 citations
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March 1994 in “Developmental dynamics” This study suggests that programmed cell death plays a crucial role in shaping the structure of the human epidermis and its appendages during development.
242 citations
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February 2016 in “Science” This research found that Foxc1 transcription factor and COL17A1 are critical in regulating quiescence and hair thinning in hair follicle stem cells, with aging-related DNA damage leading to hair loss.
231 citations
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July 2008 in “Nutrition reviews” This review discusses environmental epigenomics and its potential impact on gene regulation and phenotypic outcomes, using the Avy mouse model to illustrate nutritional and environmental effects on the fetal epigenome without presenting new findings.
215 citations
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March 2018 in “Archives of Toxicology” This study found that PM2.5 exposure induced oxidative stress in human keratinocytes and mouse skin, causing cellular damage, which was mitigated by the antioxidant N-acetyl cysteine.