56 citations
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December 2011 in “The Plant Journal” AGD1 is important for root hair development in Arabidopsis, working with phosphoinositide signaling and the actin cytoskeleton.
26 citations
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August 2008 in “Clinical endocrinology” This paper summarizes proceedings from a PCOS Special Interest Group, reporting recent advances in the understanding of PCOS follicular abnormalities, associated cardiovascular risks, and dermatological issues, but does not present new clinical findings.
9 citations
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May 2021 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” This study found that DNA methylation changes in granulosa cells from PCOS patients affect gene expression related to insulin resistance, fat cell differentiation, and steroid metabolism, suggesting an epigenetic contribution to PCOS pathogenesis.
April 2026 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This study reviews evidence that in keloid development, transforming growth factor-β (TGF-β) drives fibroblast proliferation and fibrosis not only through the classical Smad-dependent pathway but also via equally important Smad-independent signaling cascades, suggesting these pathways as possible targets for more effective keloid therapies.
March 2026 in “Pharmaceutical Biology” This review discusses the potential of asiaticoside from Centella asiatica for enhancing wound healing after endoscopic submucosal dissection and highlights delivery strategies to improve its gastrointestinal application; it reports no new clinical results.
January 2026 in “Pharmaceutics” This review reports that biomaterial-based drug delivery systems show promise in overcoming the limitations of traditional therapies for pathological scars by integrating sustained drug release with minimally invasive transdermal technologies, potentially enhancing treatment efficacy for these challenging skin lesions.
December 2024 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” This review explores the hormonal factors linking polycystic ovary syndrome and psychiatric disorders, such as eating disorders, emphasizing a bidirectional relationship that necessitates a multidisciplinary treatment approach; it reports no new clinical results.
3 citations
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January 2025 in “动物学研究” This study used high-resolution imaging and genetic analysis to investigate hair density in the Dazu black goat, identifying key genes like GJA1 and GPRC5D involved in follicle development and maintenance, and highlighted their role in animal hair density regulation.
10 citations
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December 1990 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” 29 citations
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October 2004 in “Differentiation” Multiple mouse desmoglein 1 isoforms have distinct roles in skin and hair development.
17 citations
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September 2020 in “Inflammation and Regeneration” In this study, researchers found that WNT activation influenced FGF expression in human scalp-derived fibroblasts, with mouse model results showing FGF9 increased hair follicle number and diameter, while FGF7 reduced diameter.
In this study, Fgf20 was found to trigger movement and morphogenesis in dermal fibroblasts, facilitating dermal condensate formation essential for hair follicle development.
July 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” JW0061 may be a new treatment for hair loss by promoting hair growth through WNT signaling.
May 2022 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study found that concentrated growth factor injections significantly improved hair density, hair follicle density, and hair diameter in 60 patients with androgenic alopecia, with a 93% patient satisfaction rate and no reported complications over a 6-month follow-up period.
11 citations
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May 2023 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” This study found that combining plasma rich in growth factors with conventional treatment significantly improved hair regrowth and reduced symptoms in patients with frontal fibrosing alopecia compared to conventional treatment alone.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” In ex vivo organ culture of human scalp hair follicles, this study found that IL-9 signaling inhibits hair growth, reduces progenitor cell generation, and disrupts immune privilege.
March 2025 in “Wound Repair and Regeneration” In a study using mouse models, researchers developed a gelatin methacryloyl scaffold with calcium-doped silica nanoparticles loaded with deferoxamine, which significantly improved skin flap survival and hair follicle growth, suggesting potential clinical applications in tissue regeneration.
37 citations
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April 2017 in “npj Regenerative Medicine” This study found that platelet-derived growth factor signaling is crucial for maintaining the hair follicle dermal stem cell pool and supporting their regenerative capacity.
7 citations
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March 2022 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This study found that FGF21 suppresses inflammation induced by C. acnes in both human skin cells and mouse models, suggesting potential use in acne treatment.
44 citations
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August 2004 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” A gene deletion in DSG4 causes sparse hair in some Pakistani families.
October 2022 in “Amplla Editora eBooks” Gestational diabetes increases risks for mothers and babies, needing early diagnosis and care.
7 citations
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June 2020 in “npj regenerative medicine” This study found that GDNF promotes hair formation and skin wound repair by enhancing the self-renewal and differentiation of bulge stem cells in mice.
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.
October 2025 in “Dermatology Practical & Conceptual” In this study, UVFD and sUVRD techniques revealed distinctive characteristics of GD lesions, suggesting that GD might be more common in younger individuals and females than previously thought, possibly due to underdiagnosis. Incorporating dermatoscopy in exams may help improve GD detection and management.
10 citations
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August 2023 in “The EMBO Journal” This study explored the epigenetic mechanisms of dermal fibroblast progenitor differentiation and found that the repressive chromatin profile from H3K27me3 prevents these progenitors from reforming skin in allograft assays, despite their multipotent potential.
January 2025 in “Catalysts” This study investigated the production of β-cyclodextrin from ginkgo seeds, finding that a pretreatment scheme involving high-temperature gelatinization significantly improved the conversion rate to 72.63%, highlighting the industrial potential of underutilized ginkgo seed powder for sustainable applications.
13 citations
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August 2005 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” This study describes a genetic mutation in the desmoglein 4 gene linked to localized autosomal recessive hypotrichosis in Pakistani families, showing similarities to animal models with similar hair loss conditions.
219 citations
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July 1995 in “PubMed” This study found that recombinant keratinocyte growth factor (rKGF) stimulated hair growth and provided a protective effect against alopecia in murine models, suggesting its role in hair follicle development and regeneration.
June 2025 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This study found that growth factor concentrate provides quicker improvements for patterned hair loss, but platelet-rich plasma offers more sustained benefits after treatment.
2 citations
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April 2012 in “Science-business Exchange” Blocking a protein called prostaglandin D2 might help treat hair loss.