7 citations
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March 2024 in “Journal of Neuroendocrinology” In this study, researchers found that both direct and witnessed trauma in mice are associated with reduced levels of the neurosteroid allopregnanolone, potentially influencing PTSD outcomes, and that treatment with synthetic neurosteroids may mitigate fear responses linked to observed trauma.
December 2025 in “Dietetics” This paper reviewed studies from 2019 to 2025 on the use of olive oil and other derivatives from the European olive tree for skin, hair, and nail care, noting their roles in wound healing and skin aging while highlighting a favorable safety profile.
November 2019 in “Synapse” This study found that the 5α-reductase inhibitor finasteride affected phasic and tonic GABA A receptor-mediated currents differently in the thalamic reticular and ventrobasal nuclei of mice, suggesting endogenous neurosteroid modulation of these receptors.
July 2026 in “Veterinary Medicine and Science” In this study, Quercetin-loaded black seed oil nanoemulsion effectively mitigated testosterone-induced testicular oxidative stress and inflammation in rats undergoing exercise and restraint stress, with improved antioxidant levels and reduced inflammatory markers compared to other treatment groups.
8 citations
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July 2016 in “Oncotarget” This study reports that actively proliferating Lgr5+ stem cells in hair follicles do not appear to drive tumor formation in experimental skin carcinogenesis.
7 citations
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November 2016 in “Oncotarget” This study found that Lgr6+ stem cells in mice are not major initiators of UV- or chemically induced skin tumors.
January 2026 in “Industrial Crops and Products” In this study, oral administration of ginsenoside Rf from Panax ginseng promoted hair regrowth and increased hair thickness in a mouse model of androgenetic alopecia by enhancing androgen receptor degradation, highlighting its potential for cosmetic and functional food applications.
December 2025 in “Rare Metals” This review assesses the potential of smart dressings, engineered to respond to various stimuli, as advanced treatments for chronic inflammatory skin diseases by examining their activation mechanisms and proposing future developments like integrating AI and closed-loop monitoring for adaptive therapy.
23 citations
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June 2019 in “Bioanalysis” This study found that monitoring endogenous steroid metabolites in serum may improve the detection of testosterone doping by highlighting promising biomarkers.
September 2025 in “Animals” This study analyzed circular RNA expression in the developing skin of foetal Gansu Alpine fine-wool sheep, identifying key circRNAs potentially involved in secondary follicle development through regulatory networks, providing insights for wool trait improvement.
This study in cashmere goats identified the lncRNA MRPS28, which interferes with secondary hair follicle morphogenesis by inhibiting dermal papilla formation through sponging chi-miR-145-5p, offering insights into breeding strategies for improved cashmere quality.
June 2023 in “Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology” This review describes bioengineering strategies to mimic the natural cell microenvironment in vitro, emphasizing the novel approach of using cell-synthesized extracellular matrix as a scaffold for engineering functional 3D tissues, while highlighting the limitations of exogenous scaffolds in tissue engineering.
69 citations
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April 2005 in “Forensic Science International” This study suggests that degraded human hair shafts are highly resistant to contamination by exogenous DNA, making them a valuable source for forensic and ancient DNA analysis.
44 citations
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May 2008 in “Plant journal” This study found that D'orenone blocks root hair growth by increasing PIN2 protein abundance, leading to reduced auxin concentration, but external auxin can reverse these effects.
1 citations
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February 2023 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This review summarizes the research on bioactive materials that modulate the skin microenvironment to promote wound healing and highlights the essential role of the fascial layer, without presenting new experimental results.
January 2023 in “Indian journal of pharmacy practice” This study observed that dermoscopic features of skin affected by topical corticosteroids and hydroquinone correlated with histopathological changes, highlighting the importance of awareness regarding their long-term adverse effects.
100 citations
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May 2006 in “American Journal Of Pathology” Matriptase is crucial for skin barrier, hair growth, and may contribute to skin cancer.
88 citations
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July 2020 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” In this review, bioengineered materials incorporating growth factors and cytokines were reported to enhance wound healing by sustaining drug delivery, reducing dosage, and minimizing side effects compared to traditional treatments.
81 citations
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March 2022 in “Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology” This review discusses advancements and challenges in bioengineered scaffolds for wound healing but presents no new experimental findings, highlighting their potential and need for further development.
34 citations
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August 2015 in “Frontiers in Behavioral Neuroscience” This study found that augmenting or reducing allopregnanolone activity in the BNST affected contextual fear expression in rats, suggesting sex differences in anxiety may be linked to neuroactive steroid regulation.
18 citations
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January 2022 in “Oxidative Medicine and Cellular Longevity” Fibroblasts are crucial in scar formation and wound healing, with potential therapies aiming for scarless healing.
12 citations
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January 2020 in “Analyst” This study found that untargeted hair metabolomics analysis detected significantly altered endogenous biomolecules, potentially serving as biomarkers for identifying oxidative cosmetic hair treatments like bleaching.
9 citations
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March 2023 in “Biomimetics” This review discusses current strategies and materials in tissue engineering for skin regeneration, emphasizing design approaches and suggesting directions for future research; it reports no new clinical findings.
6 citations
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January 2015 in “Journal of regenerative medicine & tissue engineering” This review discusses the role of stem cells and tissue engineering in regeneration and transplantation, emphasizing the need for advanced technologies to improve treatments for injuries and disabilities, but reports no new results.
5 citations
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October 2022 in “Frontiers in bioengineering and biotechnology” Ro stress hindered ginseng root growth and ginsenoside production, but increased certain hormones and affected gene regulation related to plant growth and stress responses.
2 citations
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December 2025 in “Nano Letters” This study developed a tannin-modified cellulose-polypyrrole dressing that accelerates wound healing by enhancing granulation tissue, optimizing collagen, and stimulating angiogenesis, while providing antibacterial protection against S. aureus and E. coli.
1 citations
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October 2025 in “Transfusion Medicine and Hemotherapy” This review synthesizes current evidence on platelet-rich plasma for dry eye disease and reports no new results; the authors emphasize the need for standardized trials to validate these approaches.
1 citations
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February 2023 in “Pharmaceutics” This study suggests that UVA-responsive nanocapsules may provide an effective method for skin antisepsis by releasing ethanol and reducing microorganisms within hair follicles on ex vivo porcine ear skin.
1 citations
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July 2022 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” This study found that dutasteride may help prevent enteric neuronal damage in an animal model of Parkinson's disease, highlighting its potential for drug repurposing to address neuroinflammation.
January 2026 in “MEDS Clinical Medicine” This review highlights emerging evidence that biophysical and metabolic cues, such as oxygen levels and tissue mechanics, significantly influence skin stem cell behavior, which is crucial for developing advanced wound healing therapies beyond traditional infection and inflammation control.