23 citations
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July 2007 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study found that follicular stem cells in hair follicles are more sensitive to the antiproliferative effects of glucocorticoids compared to basal keratinocytes due to incomplete desensitization.
1 citations
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April 2010 in “Cancer Research” In preclinical studies, a B-Raf inhibitor called WYE-130600 caused dose-related skin effects in dogs and rats, suggesting potential similar responses might occur in humans.
7 citations
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January 2019 in “Journal of clinical medicine research” This study found that menopausal status and hormone therapy significantly affect the histology and gene expression of the introitus, with post-menopausal women showing notable tissue remodeling associated with vaginal atrophy.
3 citations
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January 2018 in “Reproduction, Fertility and Development” This study concluded that cyproterone acetate alone produced antiandrogenic effects on the female gerbil prostate, while ethinyloestradiol alone stimulated estrogenic activity, and their combination led to prostatic lesions.
This study found that both oral minoxidil and finasteride altered prostate tissue in mice, with more severe changes seen in finasteride-treated groups, suggesting greater implications for male reproductive health compared to minoxidil.
48 citations
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July 1988 in “PubMed” In this study, researchers observed that rhino mice exhibit significant ductal hyperkeratinization in the meibomian gland, which may represent the first naturally occurring disorder of this gland in mice.
1 citations
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January 2013 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The document concludes that stem cells and their environments are crucial for skin and hair health and have potential for medical treatments.
March 2026 in “Journal of Zhejiang University (Medical Sciences)” This study reported that in mice with rapamycin-induced thymic atrophy, Angelica sinensis promoted thymic cortical regeneration and functional recovery by activating the Wnt/CTNNB1/Foxn1 signaling pathway and improving inflammatory microenvironment, suggesting its potential benefit against immune aging.
111 citations
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June 2002 in “The EMBO Journal” This study found that overexpression of Smad7 in transgenic mice led to severe alterations in multiple epithelial tissues, resulting in early death after birth.
2 citations
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May 2019 in “PubMed” This study on rats found that finasteride and dutasteride increased collagen density in penile tissues and caused changes in prostate cells, but did not significantly alter erectile pressures compared to controls.
50 citations
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November 2010 in “Otolaryngologic Clinics of North America” This review discusses the oral manifestations associated with hematologic conditions and nutritional deficiencies, without presenting new research results; it emphasizes the impact of blood disorders and vitamin deficiencies on oral health.
8 citations
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October 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that using mineralocorticoid receptor antagonists with glucocorticoid therapy improved wound healing in diabetic animals by enhancing keratinocyte proliferation and epithelialization.
21 citations
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April 2008 in “Toxicologic Pathology” This study found that CI-1033 caused skin lesions in rats that resemble effects seen in humans receiving EGF receptor inhibitors, suggesting this animal model can help explore the mechanisms behind this cutaneous toxicity.
7 citations
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September 1991 in “Journal of Andrology” In this study, 4‐MAPC treatment reduced ventral prostate weight in rats primarily through decreased synthetic activity, with testosterone propionate increasing prostate weight and activity at pharmacologic doses.
67 citations
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August 2007 in “American Journal of Pathology” This study found that overexpression of the mineralocorticoid receptor in a mouse model led to premature epidermal barrier development, keratinocyte apoptosis, and postnatal alopecia, indicating new roles for MR signaling in skin physiology.
114 citations
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December 1951 in “Archives of Dermatology” This article reviews the effectiveness of adrenal cortex compounds E and F in treating various connective tissue disorders and reports no new clinical findings.
3 citations
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June 1983 in “Archives of Dermatology” This article discusses the effectiveness of adrenal cortex compounds E and F in treating connective tissue disorders like rheumatoid arthritis and lupus erythematosus, but it reports no new clinical results.
September 2016 in “Journal of dermatological science” This study found that adult dermal papilla cells guided high-passage adult keratinocytes to produce new hair fibers, suggesting potential for large-scale hair follicle bioengineering.
129 citations
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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.
80 citations
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April 2018 in “Trends in Molecular Medicine” This review discusses the roles of interferon-γ and PPAR-γ-mediated signalling in scarring alopecia, suggesting these pathways as potential therapeutic targets, but it reports no new empirical results.
27 citations
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August 2014 in “Wiley interdisciplinary reviews. Developmental biology” This review highlights similarities in the development of thymus and skin epidermis, reporting no new results; the authors emphasize shared molecular mechanisms despite different embryonic origins.
March 2026 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” This review discusses the potential role of vascular endothelial cells as signaling niches influencing epithelial stem cell states in the skin, emphasizing the need for further exploration in this area.
137 citations
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October 2009 in “The American journal of pathology” This study found that matriptase, a membrane serine protease, is crucial for maintaining multiple types of epithelial tissues in mice, with its absence leading to severe organ dysfunction and increased permeability.
6 citations
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October 2022 in “Journal of cell science” This study re-analyzed single-cell RNAseq data from human and mouse skin, confirming and refining insights into keratin gene regulation during keratinocyte differentiation in epithelial tissues.
1 citations
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July 2022 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” This study re-analyzed single cell RNAseq data and confirmed longstanding views on keratin gene regulation in keratinocytes, while challenging assumptions about their role in cellular differentiation states.
78 citations
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April 1994 in “Archives of dermatology” This study suggests genetic and clinical heterogeneity in keratosis pilaris atrophicans, with variations in inheritance patterns, severity, and response to treatment among 21 individuals observed.
69 citations
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January 2013 in “Frontiers in Immunology” This review summarizes existing knowledge on the role of FOXN1 as a key regulator of thymic epithelial cell lineage and function, reporting no new experimental results.
69 citations
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August 1999 in “Developmental biology” This study found that ectopic expression of Whn in transgenic mice caused impaired differentiation in epidermis and hair follicles, with hair growth defects and severe urinary tract issues leading to hydronephrosis.
25 citations
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February 2013 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” In this study, topical application of the SCD1 inhibitor XEN103 significantly reduced sebaceous gland size and number in mouse skin, suggesting potential local therapeutic effects for acne treatment without systemic side effects.
17 citations
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June 2019 in “The journal of immunology/The Journal of immunology” This study identified a regulatory element necessary for Foxn1 expression specifically in mouse thymic epithelial cells, crucial for thymus development but not affecting hair follicles.