1 citations
,
July 2023 in “Horticulture research” In this review, the authors explored how epigenetic regulation influences the development of plant trichomes, highlighting the significant role of microRNA-mediated post-transcriptional regulation and suggesting new research avenues in plant epigenetics.
191 citations
,
September 2011 in “Cell stem cell” This study found that polycomb-group-mediated repression plays a key role in regulating hair follicle stem cell states and lineage progression by distinct mechanisms in adult mouse skin.
3 citations
,
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.
1 citations
,
June 2010 in “Development” This review summarizes discussions from a 2010 stem cell biology meeting, covering the origin, behavior, and therapeutic potential of pluripotent and multipotent stem cells, without reporting new experimental findings.
6 citations
,
July 2023 in “Nature cell biology” In this study, re-activating SOX9 in adult epidermal stem cells led to a fate switch towards hair follicle stem cell identity, with altered chromatin dynamics and oncogenic activation, contributing insights into developmental processes and cancer pathways.
January 2026 in “The Pharma Innovation” This article discusses hypothyroidism, its symptoms, causes, and the importance of lifestyle modifications in supporting thyroid health, but it reports no new clinical results.
70 citations
,
February 2019 in “The journal of immunology/The Journal of immunology” This study found that short-chain fatty acids produced by the skin microbe Propionibacterium acnes may drive inflammatory gene expression in sebocytes, potentially contributing to acne.
23 citations
,
March 2010 in “Medical hypotheses” This review explores potential new roles for Merkel cells, including involvement in magnetoreception, fingerprint formation, and transmitting environmental information, but reports no experimental results.
2 citations
,
September 2023 in “Aging” In this study, researchers found that Elastic Net DNA methylation clocks are not accurate for distinguishing between individuals or identifying health markers, but measuring biological "noise" in stable cytosines may serve as a potential biomarker of aging and disease.
1 citations
,
January 2023 in “Pharmacophore” This review examines the role of Epigallocatechin Gallate in aging epigenetics but reports no new research findings.
47 citations
,
March 2019 in “Journal of immunology research” This review discusses the effects of valproic acid on immune cell activation and gene expression, potentially influencing infection outcomes and suggesting its promise for autoimmune and hypersensitivity condition management.
9 citations
,
February 2022 in “Biomedicines” This study suggests that testosterone therapy in AFAB individuals may modify the methylation of the ESR2 promoter, with changes influenced by factors like total testosterone levels and age.
4 citations
,
January 2022 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” This study found that serum HDAC1 levels are significantly higher in patients with alopecia areata compared to those with acne vulgaris and healthy controls, suggesting potential therapeutic opportunities for HDAC inhibitors.
28 citations
,
August 2018 in “BMC genomics” This study found that the DNA methylation status of skin samples from cashmere goats was higher during the telogen stage compared to the anagen stage, identifying genes potentially important for hair follicle development and growth.
25 citations
,
November 2014 in “Ageing Research Reviews” This review discusses the mechanisms of skin aging, highlighting the roles of stem/progenitor cells, genetic and environmental factors, and suggests potential for cell-based therapies, but reports no new experimental findings.
1 citations
,
January 2020 in “Research Square (Research Square)” This study found that inherited color dilution in Rex rabbit hair follicles is associated with DNA methylation changes, contributing to understanding the epigenetic regulation of rabbit pigmentation.
June 2026 in “Scholarly review .” This review discusses the impact of endocrine-disrupting chemicals on pediatric health, linking them to various disorders, and calls for improved biomonitoring strategies and precautionary policies.
This literature review highlights recent advancements in hair follicle regeneration techniques, noting the potential of combining stem cell technology, 3D bioprinting, and epigenetic modulation to create precision therapies. However, it emphasizes ongoing challenges such as achieving long-term viability and scalability for clinical application.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found distinct gene expression profiles in the parietal and occipital scalp of individuals with androgenetic alopecia, linked to developmental origins and susceptibility to hair loss, offering insights into genetic and epigenetic factors involved in AGA.
129 citations
,
May 2015 in “Cell Stem Cell” This review discusses recent findings on the plasticity and regulation of epithelial stem cells and reports no new experimental results.
4 citations
,
July 2025 in “Frontiers in Immunology” This study explored peripheral blood immune dysregulation in alopecia areata through single-cell analyses, identifying systemic changes linked to disease severity and key signaling roles for monocytes, NK cells, and memory T cells, suggesting potential therapeutic targets.
3 citations
,
June 2025 in “Drug Design Development and Therapy” This review highlights the role of disrupted glycolysis in exacerbating reproductive and metabolic abnormalities in PCOS and suggests that agents like metformin and resveratrol may help restore glycolytic balance and improve ovarian function.
March 2026 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” This review reports that transcriptional and epigenetic mechanisms in epithelial stem cells guide their fate in the epidermis and hair follicles, crucial for skin homeostasis, but disruptions can lead to disease.
January 2026 in “Burns & Trauma” This review synthesizes evidence on how RNA modifications affect wound healing, particularly in skin, bone, and corneal injuries, emphasizing potential therapeutic strategies for burns and trauma in relation to these cellular processes.
September 2023 in “Çukurova medical journal (Online)/Çukurova medical journal” This study observed that EZH2 expression scores in the epidermis, dermis, and hair follicles decrease with gestational age in human fetuses, and these scores were significantly higher in adults, indicating that lower EZH2 levels may be required for full skin differentiation and maturation before birth.
21 citations
,
June 2016 in “Genesis” This study identified a gene expression signature in mouse embryonic dermal fibroblasts that depends on Wnt/β-catenin activity, potentially influencing dermal fibroblast identity and function.
1 citations
,
March 2023 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” This study found that Dermal Fibroblast Progenitors have repressed chromatin profiles which hinder their ability to reform skin in allograft assays despite their differentiation potential.
16 citations
,
September 2018 in “Clinical Biochemistry” This paper discusses the link between polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) and health issues like infertility and cardiovascular diseases, caused by both genetic and environmental factors, but reports no new clinical findings.
308 citations
,
September 2010 in “Nucleic acids research” This study found that induced expression of mir-302 can reprogram human hair follicle cells into induced pluripotent stem cells through a novel epigenetic mechanism involving global demethylation.
174 citations
,
November 2016 in “Cell stem cell” This study found that squamous cell carcinomas from hair follicle stem cells are more prone to epithelial to mesenchymal transition and metastasis than those from interfollicular epidermis, due to distinct chromatin landscapes.