June 2026 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” This study found that inhibiting the interaction between HOTAIR and EZH2 can block pro-fibrotic gene expression in fibroblasts and interfere with tissue remodeling in systemic sclerosis patient skin.
September 2025 in “Arthritis Research & Therapy” In this study, researchers found that the compound BMS-470539 induced a senescence-like state in fibroblasts from systemic sclerosis patients, reducing fibrosis-associated markers in vitro and decreasing skin thickness in a mouse model of skin fibrosis, suggesting a novel therapeutic strategy for managing fibroblast-driven diseases.
31 citations
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October 2021 in “Antibiotics” This study observed that post-surgical use of chlorhexidine digluconate mouth rinse in patients may induce a fibrotic transformation in gingival tissue, promoting a scar-like wound healing response.
July 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Discoid lupus erythematosus involves immune activation and fibrosis around hair follicles, with shared pathways across humans, dogs, and mice, suggesting potential treatments for both humans and animals.
October 2025 in “Materials Today Bio” In this study, researchers developed an axolotl skin-derived extracellular matrix scaffold that enhanced wound healing in mice by promoting skin regeneration and reducing fibrosis, offering potential as a regenerative biomaterial for clinical use.
418 citations
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January 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study identified at least four distinct fibroblast populations in adult human skin, each with unique functional properties, suggesting potential therapeutic applications for wound healing and fibrosis-related diseases.
299 citations
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January 2018 in “Journal of Clinical Investigation” This review explores fibroblast heterogeneity in the mammalian dermis and suggests potential therapeutic applications by targeting fibroblast subtypes, but reports no new experimental results.
50 citations
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March 2021 in “Annals of Translational Medicine” This study highlights the need for further research on dysregulated immune and fibrotic pathways in morphea to better understand its pathogenesis and develop new biomarkers and therapies.
April 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” In this study, HPH-15, a newly synthesized compound, demonstrated potential in reducing skin fibrosis in a mouse model by targeting underlying pathogenic mechanisms and exhibited a good safety profile, warranting further clinical trials for fibrotic skin disorders like systemic sclerosis.
April 2026 in “Inflammopharmacology” This study found that Punica granatum ethanolic leaf extract may alleviate skin fibrosis in rats by modulating inflammation-related pathways and reducing dermal alterations.
September 2019 in “Rheumatology advances in practice” This case study highlights the difficulties in diagnosing and treating interstitial lung disease, emphasizing the complex nature of ILD management and the need for further research and clearer guidelines.
48 citations
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June 2020 in “Current Rheumatology Reports” This review explores the diverse roles and heterogeneity of fibroblasts across different organs, highlighting their potential involvement in both normal tissue functioning and fibrotic diseases, but reports no new experimental results.
May 2020 in “Fertility and Sterility” In this study, nonobese normotensive women with PCOS had higher left ventricular mass index compared to healthy controls, which was linked to inflammation and insulin resistance rather than androgen excess.
April 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that DPP4 is significantly involved in matrix deposition and fibrosis in human skin fibroblasts, although the exact functions of DPP4 remain unclear.
6 citations
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January 2023 in “npj regenerative medicine” This study found that transplanting hair follicles into human scars may remodel fibrotic tissue and reduce scarring by altering collagen structure and decreasing pro-fibrotic factors.
6 citations
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September 2009 in “European journal of histochemistry” This study found that CD90+ stem cells with fibroblast-like morphology are present in the lower part of the anagen hair follicle in dogs.
2 citations
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March 2019 in “American journal of physiology. Renal physiology./American journal of physiology. Renal physiology” This paper discusses the potential of targeting fibrosis in addressing lower urinary tract symptoms associated with benign prostatic hyperplasia, but it provides no new clinical findings and highlights the need for further research.
15 citations
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March 2021 in “EMBO Reports” PRSS35 enzyme may help start skin tumors and could be a target for cancer treatment.
April 2021 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that skin bacteria promote regeneration in wound-induced hair follicle neogenesis, suggesting a role for IL-1β signaling and challenging the belief that infection inhibits healing.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that TGFbeta is a key pathway causing age-related loss of dermal fat's antimicrobial function, suggesting that targeting TGFBR might help restore skin defense against infections in older age.
April 2026 in “Research Square” E13 fetal mouse fibroblast vesicles may help reduce scarring.
66 citations
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May 2021 in “Science Advances” In this study, researchers found that electrospun membranes with aligned surface topography advanced the immune response towards an adaptive stage and highlighted the role of T cells in hair follicle regeneration in mice, showcasing the intricate interactions between immune and skin cells.
28 citations
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October 2019 in “Seminars in Cell & Developmental Biology” This article discusses the advances in understanding wound-induced hair follicle neogenesis (WIHN) and highlights the roles of specific signaling pathways and cellular plasticity, noting no clinical results but suggesting potential areas for further research.
26 citations
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December 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that the acceleration of endothelial to mesenchymal transition due to loss of Notch signaling led to delayed wound healing and increased scarring in skin wounds.
23 citations
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January 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” In this study, researchers used advanced RNA sequencing techniques to discover that communication between specific fibroblast and myeloid cell populations may play a role in acne keloidalis, and found that corticosteroid injections could significantly reduce disease activity and gene expression related to these cells.
19 citations
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February 2017 in “Journal of radiation research” This study found that high-dose radiation can induce accelerated cellular senescence, inflammation, and loss of epithelial stem cells in mouse and human skin, contributing to radiation dermatitis.
17 citations
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March 2012 in “The Journal of Pathology” This article argues that lineage labeling with genetic markers is the gold standard for identifying epithelial stem cells, contrary to the view that in vitro methods alone are sufficient.
16 citations
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July 2021 in “Histopathology” This review discusses recent findings on molecular changes in cutaneous adnexal tumours and reports novel markers and pathways involved, highlighting the diverse oncogenic drivers and tumour suppressor alterations.
16 citations
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January 2015 in “Annals of Dermatology” In this study, trichoscopic features aiding differential diagnosis of alopecia in Korean patients were found to be similar to those in Caucasians, but pigment pattern frequencies differed due to racial characteristics.
13 citations
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January 2020 in “Scientific Reports” This study found distinct differences in protein expression and wound healing pathways between Acomys cahirinus and Mus musculus, highlighting potential targets for reducing fibrotic response in mammals.