36 citations
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February 1998 in “Journal of Anatomy” This study used fibre optic confocal imaging to visualize subsurface structures in live mouse skin, revealing cellular details and blood vessel networks that dynamic events could be studied in vivo.
2 citations
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December 2025 in “Nature Communications” This study found that the repressive histone mark H2AK119ub links inhibitory FGF signals with the quiescent state in hair follicle stem cells, revealing a signaling-epigenetic axis crucial for maintaining stem cell quiescence and tissue homeostasis.
7 citations
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December 2023 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This study demonstrated that Forsythiaside A protected against oxidative stress in both cell models and a mouse model of liver damage, suggesting its potential as a liver-protective agent.
September 2023 in “Pharmaceutics” In this study, the authors developed a medicated face mask using electrospun fibers to deliver the active compound Eflornithine hydrochloride for managing hirsutism. The mask showed promising drug release characteristics, a high safety profile, and reduced hair growth in mice.
January 2002 in “Proceedings of The Japanese Society of Animal Models for Human Diseases” In this study, researchers observed distinct morphological differences in hair follicles of mutant mouse genotypes, influenced by the expression levels of keratin2-6g, which is essential for proper hair follicle development.
1 citations
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January 2007 in “Heterocyclic Communications” This study reports a new method for selectively synthesizing finasteride Form-I in good yield using water as an ecofriendly solvent at room temperature.
February 2022 in “Research Square (Research Square)” In this study, researchers successfully expressed recombinant human FGF5 protein in Arabidopsis, finding that this protein inhibits hair regeneration both in vitro and in vivo.
55 citations
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June 2007 in “Journal of Statistical Planning and Inference” This study introduces an extended approach to the Bonferroni procedure that accounts for correlations among endpoints, aiming to improve test power while maintaining strong control of the family-wise type I error rate in clinical trials.
75 citations
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September 2007 in “Journal of Heredity” This study found that mutations in the FGF5 gene are the primary genetic factor causing long hair in domestic cats through an autosomal recessive mechanism.
11 citations
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June 2010 in “Medical Molecular Morphology”
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June 2019 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This article discusses familial frontal fibrosing alopecia in two male families and reports no new clinical findings.
6 citations
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January 2014 in “Genetics and Molecular Research” This study constructed a hair follicle-specific expression vector for IGFBP-5 in Inner Mongolia Cashmere goat cells, allowing for future functional genetic analyses and potential use in nuclear transfer.
39 citations
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May 2006 in “Molecular Plant-Microbe Interactions” This study suggests that fusaric acid at nontoxic concentrations may activate signal transduction in plants which could aid in the plant-defense responses against Fusarium spp.
53 citations
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May 2010 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This article appears to be a table of contents or navigation page for a journal, not presenting any new findings or research results.
24 citations
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November 2013 in “Molecular Medicine Reports” This study demonstrated that human hair follicle stem cells can be efficiently differentiated into endothelial-like cells using VEGF and bFGF, suggesting their potential as a novel cell source for vascular tissue engineering.
6 citations
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May 1997 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” This study found that a gene from hamster flank organs is indirectly regulated by androgens, despite lacking direct androgen responsive elements, indicating involvement of androgen-dependent transcription factors.
June 2026 in “Frontiers in Medicine” This study evaluated the 308-nm excimer laser as an adjuvant treatment for frontal fibrosing alopecia and found it may stabilize hairline recession and improve erythema and perifollicular hyperkeratosis, with transient erythema as the only reported adverse effect.
1 citations
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December 2021 in “Development & Reproduction” This study found that FPR2 knockout mice experienced excessive hair loss and abnormal hair follicle structures, suggesting FPR2's protective role in hair regeneration through stem cell activity regulation.
17 citations
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June 1996 in “The Journal of Steroid Biochemistry and Molecular Biology” In this study, FCE 28260 showed greater potency than finasteride in inhibiting 5α-reductase enzymes and reducing prostate DHT levels in rats.
January 2007 in “Linchuang pifuke zazhi” In this study, transient transfection of the HIF-1α gene into fibroblasts led to increased VEGF expression, which may enhance the growth and anagen phase of human hair follicles in vitro.
32 citations
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February 1998 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study reports the cloning and sequencing of two type II hair-specific keratin genes, ghHb1 and ghHb6, located on chromosome 12q13, which are expressed during hair growth.
November 2014 in “International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery” This announcement explains the Fellow designation for hair restoration surgeons meeting specific educational criteria, without reporting new research findings.
1 citations
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June 2025 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” This study reported that frontal fibrosing alopecia predominantly affects postmenopausal women and identified potential risk factors like frequent β-blocker use and sunscreen application, indicating the need for further research.
January 2013 in “Scholarworks (University of Massachusetts Amherst)” This dissertation reveals that FERONIA, a cell wall-binding receptor kinase, plays a crucial role in regulating plant functions such as sugar signaling, pollen tube reception, and RAC/ROP-mediated auxin signaling.
January 2019 in “Springer Reference Medizin” This article reviews the role of factor Xa inhibitors like Rivaroxaban and suggests they may eventually replace vitamin K antagonists, but their side effects require further clarification.
6 citations
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October 2023 in “Animal Biotechnology” This study found that a 22-bp InDel polymorphism in the FGF7 gene was significantly associated with growth traits in goats, with genotypes ID and/or II linked to better growth compared to genotype DD, indicating its potential as a molecular marker in breeding programs.
May 2026 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This study investigated a unique frontal fibrosing alopecia-like presentation of alopecia areata, finding that patients experienced an insidious, chronic course with limited scalp hair regrowth, and showed a lower response to systemic corticosteroids compared to patchy alopecia areata.
14 citations
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June 2021 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” This paper presents consensus guidelines for standardized diagnostic criteria and assessment methods for frontal fibrosing alopecia to improve clinical research and data collection globally.
1 citations
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May 2024 in “Communications Biology” This study found that Dab2 conditional knockout mice experienced delayed hair follicle cycles and reduced hair follicle stem cell activity, suggesting Dab2's crucial role in regulating stem cell activation and anti-aging process in hair follicles.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that Fgf20 signaling facilitates fibroblast migration and influences dermal condensate cell development during hair follicle morphogenesis by supporting cellular activities such as cell cycle exit and specific cell shape adoption.