August 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Fibronectin is essential for hair follicle regeneration and may help rejuvenate aged skin.
193 citations
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June 1990 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” 6 citations
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September 2017 in “Experimental and Therapeutic Medicine” This study found that two short peptides derived from pigment epithelium-derived factor significantly accelerated full-thickness skin wound healing in mice through mechanisms that may involve increased cell proliferation and stem cell mobilization.
23 citations
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October 2008 in “Journal of medicinal chemistry” This study suggests that PF-0998425 is an effective androgen receptor antagonist for sebum control and androgenetic alopecia with rapid metabolism reducing the risk of systemic side effects.
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May 2019 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study suggests that the dipeptide Pro-Ile has FGF18-like activity, can penetrate model human epidermis, and may have potential as a cosmetic ingredient for skin and hair regulation.
112 citations
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August 1984 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” September 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study observed that PCE-DP may improve skin pigmentation by increasing epidermal turnover and inhibiting melanin uptake and inflammation in human epidermal keratinocytes.
4 citations
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February 2019 in “BioMed Research International” In this study, ebastine significantly increased the proliferation of human follicle dermal papilla cells and may contribute to hair regrowth by activating the ERK signaling pathway.
10 citations
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January 2020 in “Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy” This study found that XiaoZhenFang (XZF) reduced skin toxicities caused by Erlotinib in a mouse model, likely through mechanisms involving inflammation and EGFR-related pathways.
40 citations
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January 2013 in “International journal of trichology” This study found that among women with frontal fibrosing alopecia, 100% showed dermoscopic elements suggestive of the condition, with perifollicular erythema often indicating disease activity.
July 2022 in “British Journal of Dermatology”
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January 2017 in “Postępy Dermatologii i Alergologii” This review discusses the adverse skin effects of EGFR inhibitors used in cancer treatment, exploring their mechanisms and offering strategies for prevention and management, but reports no new experimental findings.
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May 2018 in “EMBO journal” This review discusses the regulation of the MiT-TFE family transcription factors, particularly TFEB, through phosphorylation-mediated subcellular localization and reports no new clinical results.
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August 2014 in “European journal of ophthalmology” This study found that PGF 2α receptors were predominantly present in the inner root sheath of the bulb and stem of human eyelashes during the anagen phase.
January 2015 in “Spectrum Research Repository (Concordia University)” This study confirmed that porcine platelet-rich plasma could commercially replace fetal bovine serum due to its higher growth factor levels and effectiveness as a hair growth promoter comparable to existing serum.
4 citations
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June 1998 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism” This study found that keratinocyte growth factor is a potent mitogen in human hyperplastic prostate cells, suggesting it plays an important role in prostate growth by acting in a paracrine manner.
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June 2024 in “Frontiers in Plant Science” This study found that RALF peptides, through liquid-liquid phase separation, form condensates with pectin and other proteins, playing a pivotal role in plant development and stress response regulation.
58 citations
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March 2020 in “Scientific Reports” This study mapped the safety profile of EGFR-TKIs by analyzing FDA adverse event reports, highlighting unexpected reactions like intestinal obstruction and hypokalaemia with gefitinib and erlotinib.
4 citations
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January 2018 in “Hair transplant forum international” This article talks about the concept of extraction and reports no new research findings.
475 citations
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October 2006 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences” This study suggests that folliculin, mutated in Birt–Hogg–Dubé syndrome, and its partner FNIP1 may play a role in energy and nutrient sensing through the AMPK and mTOR pathways.
47 citations
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September 2012 in “Human molecular genetics online/Human molecular genetics” This study suggests that the interaction between folliculin and plakophilin-4 (p0071) may play a role in folliculin's tumor suppressor function by regulating RhoA signaling, impacting cell migration and junction formation.
4 citations
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March 2012 in “Annals of oncology” In this study, a combined therapy of nicotinamide and green tea polyphenols was reported to improve EGFR inhibitor-related skin toxicity and patient quality of life, suggesting it merits further investigation.
April 2000 in “Chinese Journal of Dermatology” This study found that epidermal growth factor may stimulate the growth of hair follicle epithelium and potentially accelerate the transition from anagen to catagen phase in cultured human hair follicles.
10 citations
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October 2015 in “Medicina Clínica (english Edition)” This review discusses the therapeutic potential and safety of bioidentical recombinant human epidermal growth factor (rhEGF) for various skin and mucosa conditions and reports no new clinical results.
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.
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April 2016 in “PLoS ONE” In a porcine model, this study observed that using an External Tissue Expansion Device increased epidermis thickness, cell proliferation, and vessel density at fat graft recipient sites.
September 2022 in “British Dental Journal” Platelet-rich fibrin is becoming popular for medical and cosmetic uses like hair growth and natural fillers.
September 2022 in “PubMed” Entadfi, a mix of finasteride and tadalafil, is used for BPH.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” In this study, researchers found that the protein eIF4E is crucial for keratinocyte proliferation in psoriasis, suggesting it as a potential treatment target for the condition.
January 2017 in “Murdoch Research Repository (Murdoch University)” This study identified the novel genetic variant rs143321413 within the EEF2K gene, which may play a role in the development of polycystic ovary syndrome.