January 2020 in “프로그램북(구 초록집)” This paper reviews the complex histology of skin layers and underscores its importance for accurate and reproducible diagnosis in cutaneous pathology, but reports no new research findings.
January 2021 in “Electronic Theses of LMU Munich (Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München)” This study found that fibroblasts play a crucial role in scar formation during dermal development and identified N-Cadherin as a key molecule in their response, suggesting new therapeutic avenues for scar prevention.
48 citations
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July 1993 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Merkel cells are abundant in facial vellus hair follicles, especially during the anagen phase.
20 citations
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December 2013 in “PLoS ONE” This study found that β1 integrin-mediated signaling is crucial for the survival, adhesion, and migration of epithelial progenitor cells in human scalp hair follicles, with varying responses observed among cell subpopulations.
36 citations
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January 2014 in “Elsevier eBooks” This narrative review discusses the structure and functions of the skin, focusing on its barrier role, self-repair, thermoregulation, and immune functions, and reports no new experimental results.
67 citations
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January 1992 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”
This study found that culturing fibroblasts on stiffer substrates mimicking fibrotic wounds led to an aligned EDA fibronectin matrix with thinner fibers and decreased YAP activity, suggesting disrupted signaling that might be restored to promote regenerative wound repair.
4 citations
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August 2008 in “Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery” This study reports that the composite galeal frontalis pericranial flap can be successfully used for reconstruction in anterior cranial base surgery, effectively sealing cerebrospinal fluid leaks, while minimizing complications like numbness and skin necrosis.
4 citations
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April 2020 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” This study estimates that approximately 230,000 tactile afferent fibers innervate the human body's skin, with varying densities across different regions correlating with spatial acuity and hair follicle density.
March 2021 in “Research Square (Research Square)” This research observed that 3D electrospun micro/nanofibrous sponges, without using chemical crosslinking agents, supported enhanced cell growth, vascularization, and skin regeneration in diabetic rats compared to 2D fiber membranes, making them promising for 3D tissue regeneration.
10 citations
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July 1984 in “British Journal of Dermatology” In this study, the staining properties of two types of cysts, epidermal and pilar, were found to differ, supporting their origins from the epidermis and the trichilemmal hair follicle layer, respectively.
August 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that tight junctions extend to the most superficial layer of the stratum granulosum in human skin, challenging previous claims of their limited presence in the epidermis.
36 citations
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December 2004 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This case study reports a peculiar variant of an epidermal cyst in a patient, featuring unique characteristics like brownish, lumpy contents resembling bone marrow.
3 citations
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December 2020 This study investigated the interdigital glands in sheep, highlighting their apocrine sweat glands' ultrastructural characteristics and positive lectin reaction, but reported no new clinical results.
December 2023 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” This study observed that in live rodents, actin filaments adjust their structure to facilitate membrane transfer between cellular compartments; linear filaments stabilize fused membranes, while branched filaments, connected by the protein Ezrin, drive integration, demonstrating actin's role in adapting to membrane biophysical changes.
10 citations
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January 2019 in “International Immunology” This review discusses the interactions between immune cells and the skin epithelium and their impact on maintaining barrier function, emphasizing the potential to enhance epithelial barrier function in inflammatory diseases.
February 2026 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” This study found that injecting PRP gel derived from a patient's own blood may promote tissue regeneration and closure of intestinal fistulas unresponsive to conservative therapy.
7 citations
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March 1986 in “British Veterinary Journal” Canine skin has two main layers: the epidermis and dermis, with a supportive subcutis layer.
1 citations
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December 2019 in “Archives of the Balkan Medical Union” In this study, injecting platelet-rich plasma into the muscular layer of the intestinal wall in rabbits significantly reduced adhesion development compared to soaking methods, suggesting an improvement in anastomosis regeneration.
6 citations
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November 1984 in “Acta Dermato Venereologica” This study investigated the immunohistochemical characteristics of keratin proteins in epidermal appendages, finding variable staining patterns in different skin structures and tumor cells, which suggests differences in keratinization.
12 citations
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January 1991 in “Acta Dermato Venereologica” The researchers reported that BCE-like changes overlying dermatofibroma show a differentiation pattern most similar to normal basal cells based on specific keratin markers.
1 citations
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November 2024 in “Romanian Journal of Morphology and Embryology” This overview examines the biology, origin, structure, and function of various cells and structures, such as the blood-retinal barrier and Merkel cells, and discusses their roles in disease pathogenesis, along with recent findings related to the lymph nodes' paracortex.
12 citations
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November 2024 in “Burns & Trauma” This review highlights the critical role of neuroregulation in skin wound healing, emphasizing how neurotransmitters and neuropeptides regulate inflammation, angiogenesis, and cell proliferation, and discusses potential therapeutic strategies, such as neuromodulation, to enhance these processes.
42 citations
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September 2002 in “The Journal of Comparative Neurology” This study found that in the dorsal horn's lamina III, most afferent boutons form synapses with presynaptic boutons immunoreactive for GABA and/or glycine, influencing sensory pathways.
21 citations
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November 1969 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” In this study, researchers standardized the Koelle and Friedenwald technique as modified by Gomori to reliably demonstrate discrete enzyme localization around eyebrow hair follicles in humans.
5 citations
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October 2024 in “Molecules and Cells” This review explores the complex interactions between epidermal stem cells and their environment, highlighting the critical roles of these cells in skin wound healing and tissue repair processes.
14 citations
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April 1995 in “Transplantation” This study suggests that human outer root sheath cells are suitable for skin replacement, as they can form a stratified epithelium similar to normal epidermis in organotypic cultures.
January 2007 in “The FASEB journal” In this study, keratin hydrogels derived from human hair were found to significantly enhance nerve regeneration in a mouse model, acting effectively as scaffolds by influencing Schwann cell behavior.
43 citations
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November 1988 in “The Journal of Comparative Neurology” This study examined the sensory innervation of hair follicles in the furry skin of rat hindlimbs, finding significant differences among hair types in their innervation patterns and densities.
12 citations
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March 2023 in “The FASEB Journal” This study found that platelet-rich plasma treatment significantly improved erectile function and restored neural structures in aged rats with erectile dysfunction, suggesting potential benefits for geriatric patients.