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April 2007 in “Kidney international” This study found that 1,25 dihydroxyvitamin D3 significantly increased the expression and activity of vasculoprotective natriuretic peptide receptor-A in cultured inner medullary collecting duct cells, suggesting a potential mechanistic role in cardiovascular and renal benefits.
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January 1992 in “Clinical Pediatric Endocrinology” This study observed wide clinical diversity among five patients with the same VDR gene mutation causing vitamin D-dependent rickets type II, suggesting involvement of a nuclear accessory factor and a nongenomic action of the vitamin.
This study found that OCT4B1 isoform expression was elevated in tissue and blood samples from patients with inflammatory bowel disease, suggesting a potential role in tissue repair.
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October 2006 in “Molecular and Cellular Endocrinology” This study found that the L457(3.43)R mutation in the human luteinizing hormone receptor increases phosphodiesterase activity, reducing hormonal response despite elevated basal cAMP levels.
April 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that DPP4 is significantly involved in matrix deposition and fibrosis in human skin fibroblasts, although the exact functions of DPP4 remain unclear.
September 2025 in “Global Journal of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences” This review analyzes PDRN's molecular mechanisms and therapeutic applications in anti-aging dermatology but reports no new clinical results, highlighting the need for more standardized protocols and long-term evaluations.
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June 2025 in “Gyemyeong uidae haksulji” This review suggests that PDRN shows promise as a safe and versatile regenerative agent for wound healing and other dermatological applications, based on its dual mechanisms and clinical evidence of efficacy.
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May 2021 in “Marine Drugs” This review discusses the therapeutic properties of polydeoxyribonucleotides derived from marine organisms for wound healing and inflammation, but it reports no new clinical results.
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September 2022 In this study, researchers found that a PER3 gene SNP may be pathogenic for a new subtype of dyschromatosis universalis hereditaria, especially when combined with a SASH1 mutation.
June 2025 in “Aesthetic Cosmetology and Medicine” This article reviews the potential uses of PDRN in regenerative and aesthetic medicine, noting promising results in various treatments but highlighting the need for further long-term studies to confirm their safety and effectiveness.
31 citations
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October 1992 in “PubMed” This study demonstrated immunological cross-reactivity between mycobacterial heat-shock protein 65 and human epidermal cytokeratin 1/2, suggesting that this cross-reactive epitope might play a role in skin diseases.
September 2024 in “Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association” In this experimental study, laser irradiation significantly altered the gene expression of cytokines in cultured human T-cell lymphocytes, suggesting that such laser light may photobiomodulate cytokine production in vitro.
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December 2014 in “Journal of Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Analysis” Finasteride's polymorphic form affects capsule quality and drug effect, requiring strict control.
The research found that while Dnmt3a and Dnmt3b are not necessary for skin homeostasis in mice, the loss of Dnmt3a increases squamous tumor formation from carcinogens, and combined deletion of both results in more aggressive and metastatic tumors.
March 2010 in “European Journal of Cancer Supplements” 82 citations
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December 2011 in “Journal of Biological Chemistry” This study discovered that a network controlled by the gene p63 is crucial for keratinocyte differentiation and is linked to MYC through cell adhesion-related pathways.
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January 2009 in “Biochemistry” This study found that both the natural ligand 1alpha,25(OH)(2)D(3) and the synthetic agonist LG190178 bind similarly to the vitamin D receptor's coregulator motifs, suggesting similar biological functions.
January 2026 in “Journal of Aesthetic Nursing” This review discusses the regenerative potential of polynucleotides and polydeoxyribonucleotides in aesthetic medicine, noting their benefits for skin texture, hydration, and patient satisfaction despite limited high-quality evidence.
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February 1998 in “The Journal of Steroid Biochemistry and Molecular Biology” This study found that PNU 157706 is a highly potent inhibitor of human 5α-reductase enzymes, showing a stronger and longer-lasting antiprostatic effect in rats compared to finasteride.
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February 2015 in “Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” This study found that the polymorphic forms I, II, and III of finasteride can be prepared purely, with form III being identical to what was previously referred to as form X.
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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.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” In this study, the authors identified a role for hair follicles in regulating the formation and sympathetic innervation of arrector pili muscles, influencing hair follicle stem cell activity and potentially explaining hair loss associated with beta-blockers and androgenic alopecia.
March 1998 in “Journal of dermatological science” Protease Nexin-1 is found in human hair growth cells and is affected by male hormones.
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January 2020 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study shows that NIPP1 deficiency in mouse epidermis leads to hyperproliferation, hair loss, and chronic skin inflammation, which can be partially alleviated by dexamethasone treatment.
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October 2024 in “Journal of Clinical Immunology” This study observed that adult Netherton syndrome patients showed a range of normal to diminished immune responses to polysaccharide, conjugate, and mRNA-based vaccines, with responses generally overlapping those of healthy controls, suggesting no consistent B- or T-cell immunodeficiency in this population.
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April 2012 in “BMB Reports” This study identified several DPC-specific proteins, including ITGB1, IGFBP3, and THBS1, as potential biomarkers for hair growth modulation through proteomic and network analysis.
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January 2025 in “Current Issues in Molecular Biology” This study found that PDRN derived from Lactobacillus rhamnosus showed superior antioxidant and wound-healing properties compared to salmon-derived PDRN, while also offering potential benefits in immune modulation and bioavailability.
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December 2024 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutics” In this study, researchers developed a new method for producing dissolving microneedle array patches containing mesoporous silica nanoparticles, successfully confirming nanoparticle deposition and release in both ex vivo and in vivo models.
23 citations
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July 2015 in “PubMed” This review summarizes existing literature on PDGF's role in adipose-derived stem cells, highlighting PDGFRβ's functions in inhibiting white adipocyte differentiation and promoting proliferation and angiogenesis.
April 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study identifies a mechanism where dsRNA activates TLR3 to induce RA production, promoting hair follicle regeneration in mice and suggesting a potential role in human tissue regeneration.