11 citations
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May 2023 in “Journal of Cancer Research and Clinical Oncology” This review discusses various applications of CRISPR-based tools in cancer research, emphasizing their potential for investigating microRNA functions and developing microRNA-based therapies, despite challenges like off-target effects and delivery issues in using CRISPR/Cas9.
10 citations
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June 2011 in “Movement Disorders” THAP1 gene changes do not affect DYT1 dystonia; finasteride may help reduce tics and OCD in Tourette syndrome.
9 citations
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August 2013 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” This study concluded that the expression of clock genes, specifically BMAL1, in hair follicles is linked to circadian rhythm, and BMAL1 regulates hair growth.
8 citations
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December 2021 in “International Journal of Family Studies, Food Science and Nutrition Health” This review discusses the potential health benefits and applications of extra virgin olive oil as a nutritional therapeutic immune-enhancer, but reports no new clinical findings.
8 citations
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December 2015 in “The Journal of Physiology” This review examines regulatory mechanisms of quiescent stem cells in tissue homeostasis, drawing on observations from the intestine and other self-renewing tissues, without presenting new data.
8 citations
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February 2015 in “Cellular immunology” This study found that deleting Snai2 and Snai3 genes in mice disrupts immune cell development, resulting in severe autoimmunity and early death due to the loss of immune tolerance.
8 citations
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May 2013 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This review explores the molecular processes behind hair follicle stem cell activation and suggests new potential targets for designing therapies for various types of alopecia, but it reports no clinical results.
7 citations
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January 2020 in “Scientific Reports” This study identified differentially expressed miRNAs between the telogen and anagen phases of hair growth in Wan Strain Angora rabbits, contributing to understanding miRNA-mediated regulation of rabbit hair follicle cycling.
6 citations
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June 2016 in “Experimental Dermatology” This article reviews the pathogenesis of frontal fibrosing alopecia, highlighting the potential genetic and environmental contributions, particularly the use of sunscreens, and calls for further research into effective treatments.
4 citations
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October 2020 in “Toxicology Mechanisms and Methods” This study found that in male rats, hesperidin co-administration ameliorated finasteride-induced testicular toxicity by reducing oxidative stress and improving antioxidant status, sperm parameters, and enzyme activity compared to finasteride treatment alone.
4 citations
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May 2011 in “Movement Disorders” A woman's unique dementia was misdiagnosed, a genetic mutation increases Parkinson's risk with age, and finasteride may help with Tourette syndrome.
3 citations
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May 2025 in “Cell Death and Disease” This study found that METTL1 is upregulated in papillary thyroid cancer tissues and promotes cancer cell proliferation and metastasis through its tRNA methyltransferase activity.
3 citations
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October 2024 in “Reproductive Sciences” In this study focused on reproductive-aged women assessed for polycystic ovary syndrome under NIH 1990 criteria, only 15.4% with menstrual dysfunction required androgen measurements, and just one-quarter of these showed elevated androgen levels.
3 citations
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December 2018 in “Meta Gene” This study applied a prediction model based on five SNPs to Russian males with male pattern hair loss, finding a significant association between the AR genomic region and high dihydrotestosterone levels in these patients.
2 citations
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January 2018 in “Biology and medicine” In this study, researchers observed that a significant number of women in Eket, Nigeria, have low testosterone levels, while a subset with high free testosterone may have polycystic ovary syndrome.
2 citations
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February 2009 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This study found that many paper titles, especially in the Archives of Dermatology and British Journal of Dermatology, had scientific imprecisions, with "minimization" being the most common.
1 citations
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January 2016 in “Elsevier eBooks” This review examines the origins and mechanisms of tumor initiation in common skin cancers, but does not present new experimental findings; it emphasizes the need for further research on cancer stem cells.
June 2026 in “Frontiers in Immunology” This review discusses the role of epithelial–mesenchymal transition in cutaneous fibrotic disorders and highlights potential molecular targets for therapy, but reports no new clinical results.
June 2026 in “Cell Regeneration” This review highlights the roles of key transcription factors and signaling pathways in regulating olfactory epithelium regeneration, discussing recent advances in single-cell and spatial transcriptomics as well as organoid models to enhance understanding of olfactory regeneration mechanisms.
March 2026 in “Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine” This review discusses polycystic ovary syndrome and incorporates updates from a 2023 guideline, but reports no new research findings on diagnosis or management.
This study introduced ElixirSeeker2, a computational framework for designing anti-aging peptides, and found that some newly identified peptides significantly delayed cellular senescence and enhanced cellular and locomotor functions in aged Caenorhabditis elegans.
October 2024 in “Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention” This study found that methanolic extract from Cnicus Benedictus leaves inhibits the growth of human cervical cancer cells in vitro and selectively targets cancer cells over normal cells, suggesting potential safety in its efficacy.
April 2024 in “Indian Scientific Journal Of Research In Engineering And Management” This review discusses the prevalence and contributory factors of polycystic ovarian syndrome and reports no new clinical findings; the authors emphasize the importance of early detection through screening.
February 2024 in “Journal of Health Science and Medical Therapy” This review discusses the role of ADAM 17 in gynecological disorders, particularly PCOS, and suggests its potential for therapeutic intervention, but reports no new clinical results.
January 2024 in “Regenerative Biomaterials” This review introduces the potential of metal-organic framework-based functional composite materials in tissue engineering but reports no new results, emphasizing the need for further innovation in the field.
This study suggests that the EULAR/ACR classification criteria for SLE may help predict organ damage, particularly in renal, cardiovascular, dermatological, and gonadal domains.
April 2021 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study identified a unique transcriptional signature in occipital hair follicles that may protect them from miniaturization in androgenetic alopecia, using an animal-free model to investigate gene roles.
April 2019 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study used machine learning to identify molecular predictors of drug response in alopecia areata, suggesting a tool for predicting treatment efficacy based on gene signatures.
June 2006 in “Experimental Dermatology” This article discusses various biological mechanisms that influence the formation of skin lesion patterns, emphasizing the need for more systematic research to improve understanding and treatment of skin disorders, but reports no new empirical findings.
January 2020 in “Archives of urology” This review discusses concerns about persistent side effects of finasteride, such as sexual dysfunction and suicidal ideation, urging the medical community to recognize and address these issues.