132 citations
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January 2017 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This review explores how adipose-derived stem cells contribute to skin homeostasis and highlights recent advances in their clinical applications in dermatology, but it reports no new clinical results.
132 citations
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August 2012 in “Biochimica et Biophysica Acta (BBA) - General Subjects” This review discusses the roles of TGF-β family signaling in regulating normal and cancer stem cells and highlights the need for further research to develop potential cancer treatments; it reports no new results.
127 citations
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June 2006 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutics” This research found that liquid-state liposomes and niosomes may enhance finasteride delivery to pilosebaceous units in hamsters more effectively than gel-state vesicles or hydroalcoholic solution.
98 citations
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December 2008 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This review discusses the possible impacts of prolactin on skin conditions like psoriasis, alopecia, and stress-related dermatoses, emphasizing the need for further research to explore its therapeutic potential.
97 citations
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September 2011 in “British Journal of Dermatology” The human hair follicle can store topical compounds and be targeted for drug delivery with minimal side effects.
95 citations
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July 2010 in “Genes & development” In this study, the researchers reported that Notch/CSL signaling is crucial for hair follicle differentiation, with Wnt5a signaling and FoxN1 acting as mediators in mice.
92 citations
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December 2016 in “Scientific Reports” This study identified genomic regions and candidate genes that may contribute to phenotypic diversity in coat color, body size, cashmere traits, and high-altitude adaptation in domesticated goat breeds.
88 citations
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December 2018 in “Advanced Healthcare Materials” This review outlines the current state and future prospects of using layer-by-layer self-assembly for cell encapsulation in biomedical applications, such as cell-based biosensors, transplantation, and tissue engineering, while also discussing its limitations and potential advancements.
87 citations
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September 2019 in “Nature Communications” In this study, researchers identified that upon tissue injury in a mouse model, epidermal cells at the wound edge convert to an embryonic-like state with SOX11 and SOX4 playing a central role in modulating epidermal development and cell migration genes.
76 citations
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July 2019 in “Scientific Reports” This study found that baicalin delivery through polymeric nanocapsules significantly enhanced its anticancer activity in breast cancer cell lines MCF-7 and MDA-MB-231.
74 citations
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January 2013 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Four genetic risk spots found for hair loss, with WNT signaling involved and a link to curly hair.
68 citations
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March 2019 in “Advanced Healthcare Materials” This review assesses the benefits and limitations of various supramolecular hydrogels, including polymeric and peptide-based types, for wound healing, but reports no new clinical results.
61 citations
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September 2016 in “NPG Asia Materials” This study developed thermo-reversible glycol chitosan hydrogels that effectively form and maintain 3D cell spheroids within one day, offering a simplified method for creating biologically realistic cultures for tissue regeneration and drug screening applications.
60 citations
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October 2010 in “Molecular Imaging and Biology” This study observed that skin pigmentation significantly attenuates bioluminescent signals in C57Bl/6 mice, complicating quantitative optical imaging and requiring consideration in experimental design.
57 citations
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March 2019 in “Immunity” This review discusses the roles of immune responses and cells in skin health and disease, emphasizing recent insights into their mechanisms and potential therapeutic applications, but presents no new experimental results.
55 citations
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September 2017 in “Expert Opinion on Drug Discovery” This review examines the main absorption sites and influencing factors for orally administered drugs, highlighting variables such as solubility and gastrointestinal conditions that affect drug absorption in the small intestine and the development of effective drug delivery systems.
53 citations
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April 2021 in “Cell Host & Microbe” This study found that skin microbiota, particularly in wild-type mice, promotes wound-induced hair follicle neogenesis and wound healing, highlighting the potential downsides of routine antibiotic use on skin regeneration.
51 citations
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November 2011 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This study suggests that the HDAC9 gene is a third susceptibility gene for male-pattern baldness, with significant associations found in both German and Australian samples.
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.
49 citations
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September 2012 in “The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism/Journal of clinical endocrinology & metabolism” This review discusses the physiology of hair growth, common abnormal patterns of hirsutism, and examines differential diagnoses and treatment options, but provides no new clinical findings.
49 citations
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August 1996 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” This study found that combining cyproterone acetate with testosterone enanthate was highly effective in suppressing spermatogenesis, suggesting potential as a reversible male contraceptive method.
48 citations
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April 2024 in “Nature Communications” This study demonstrated that a mechanical-assisted post-bioprinting strategy significantly increased cell numbers and enhanced regenerative capabilities in hollow hydrogel-based scaffolds for bone defect repair in vivo.
48 citations
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August 2018 in “Nature Communications” This study found that JunB, a transcription factor, is crucial for maintaining epidermal-pilosebaceous stem cell homeostasis by regulating progenitor cell behavior and preventing sebaceous gland dysfunction.
48 citations
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July 2001 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Cosmetics enhance beauty, fix defects, and intimidate enemies, with varying cultural standards and alternative methods.
42 citations
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September 2017 in “Advances in protein chemistry and structural biology” This chapter reviews surface plasmon resonance (SPR) methodology and its applications in basic science and human disease without reporting new clinical results.
39 citations
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November 2015 in “Nanomedicine” This study found that the developed Finasteride-loaded SMEDDS improved the relative bioavailability of the drug compared to a commercial tablet, offering a promising oral delivery system for glucosteroid analogs.
39 citations
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March 2003 in “The Veterinary clinics of North America. Small animal practice/Veterinary clinics of North America. Small animal practice” This article reviews behavioral dermatology, highlighting the importance of integrating physiological, social, and environmental factors in managing dermatologic conditions with behavioral components, but reports no new clinical results.
38 citations
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July 2012 in “international journal of endocrinology and metabolism” This review discusses the clinical use of anti-androgen medications and highlights emerging evidence supporting plant-derived anti-androgens like spearmint tea for managing PCOS, but reports no new clinical results.
37 citations
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December 2024 in “Theranostics” In this study, a newly developed nanoparticle-loaded hydrogel wound dressing demonstrated significant antibacterial, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and proangiogenic activities, effectively reducing pain and promoting healing in a murine burn wound model while preventing infection by *Staphylococcus aureus*.
37 citations
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September 2018 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This letter reports a series of cases where the use of ruxolitinib at a lower dose than previously studied led to hair regrowth in patients with severe alopecia areata.