May 2015 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The Nd:YAG laser is a successful and safe way to treat ingrown and pincer nails.
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March 2011 in “PLoS Biology” This study found that a mutation in the BMP12/GDF7 gene is associated with the Naked neck trait in chickens, reducing neck feathering due to altered signaling pathways.
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September 2024 in “Asian Journal of Pharmaceutics” This research discusses advancements in niosomal drug delivery systems, highlighting their promising potential to improve targeted drug delivery due to their ability to encapsulate various drug types efficiently, offering advantages over traditional liposome systems in terms of chemical stability and therapeutic efficacy.
17 citations
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October 2023 in “Molecules” In laboratory and artificial skin model experiments, this study found that plant-derived PDRN from Korean ginseng effectively promoted skin cell regeneration and strengthened the skin barrier, suggesting a sustainable alternative to animal-derived PDRN.
February 2023 in “Materials today bio” In this study, researchers developed a promising transdermal agent using Triton X-100-modified polyethyleneimine that successfully delivered genetic material to hair follicle cells in mice, potentially alleviating hair loss due to androgenetic alopecia by promoting cell proliferation and inhibiting apoptosis.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that single-nucleus RNA sequencing identified more relevant keratinocyte clusters and specific markers than single-cell RNA sequencing, offering a new perspective on skin cell differentiation and function.
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June 2012 in “Current Opinion in Endocrinology, Diabetes and Obesity” This review discusses the pathophysiology, genetics, and management of nonclassic congenital adrenal hyperplasia, noting subfertility and hormonal issues without providing new clinical results.
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October 2019 in “International Journal of Nanomedicine” This study suggests that the hydrogel nanoparticle formulation of hair growth-promoting compounds may enhance hair follicle penetration and induce hair growth in tested models, demonstrating its potential as a hair growth treatment.
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July 2015 in “Journal of Anatomy” This review summarizes a 15-year collaboration on the role of synaptic-like vesicles in mechanosensory nerve terminals and suggests potential therapeutic implications for conditions like hypertension and muscle spasticity.
May 2009 in “OPAL (Open@LaTrobe) (La Trobe University)” In this study, a transgenic mouse model suggested that suppressing the expression of the HGPS mutation may reverse disease symptoms, including skin abnormalities, supporting the potential for treatment development.
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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.
February 2020 in “Journal of chemical neuroanatomy” This study suggests that five small molecules can induce hair follicle neural crest stem cells to differentiate toward motor neuron progenitor cells with a unipotent differentiation potential.
July 2026 in “Biochimica et Biophysica Acta (BBA) - Gene Regulatory Mechanisms”
May 2025 in “Anadolu Kliniği Tıp Bilimleri Dergisi” This study found that in male patients with androgenic alopecia, individuals with certain glutathione S-transferase gene polymorphisms exhibited higher oxidative stress and lower antioxidant capacity, although differences were not statistically significant, and oxidative stress appeared to increase with the progression of alopecia stages.
September 2016 in “Journal of dermatological science” In this study, transplanted whisker follicles from ND-GFP mice aided spinal cord repair in injured mice, and surprisingly, also grew long hair shafts at the site of transplantation.
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April 2015 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” This study found that topical adenosine significantly increased the ratio of thick hairs and contributed to global improvement in Japanese men with androgenetic alopecia compared to niacinamide, with no observed adverse events.
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June 2019 in “Current developments in nutrition” This study observed that a combination of arginine silicate complex and magnesium biotinate significantly improved hair and nail growth in rats.
February 2026 in “Advanced Science” This study found that the combination of TTNPB and CHIR99021 enhanced the derivation of highly advanced neural stem cells from human pluripotent stem cells, with improved chromatin accessibility and neuroectodermal gene expression, and these cells successfully engrafted in rat hippocampi to ameliorate depression-like symptoms.
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May 2014 in “Molecular Phylogenetics and Evolution” This study utilized a sequence-structure alignment approach to improve the characterization of Class A Rhodopsin GPCR superfamily, including orphan and unclassified receptors, through evolutionary analysis.
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January 2018 in “International Journal of Biological Sciences” This study demonstrates the use of the CRISPR-Cas9 system to successfully edit the EDAR gene in Cashmere goats, resulting in goats with distinct hair follicle characteristics.
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August 2024 in “Molecular Biology Reports” This study found that the lncRNA018392, responsive to melatonin, accelerates cell proliferation in cashmere goats by recruiting the transcription factor SPI1 to upregulate the nearby gene CSF1R, which may explain the molecular mechanisms of cashmere growth.
October 2024 in “International Journal of Biological Macromolecules” This review discusses recent advances in extracting, purifying, and analyzing polysaccharides from Ginkgo biloba leaves, which are valued in traditional Chinese medicine for their diverse biological activities, including antioxidant and hair-growth promoting effects, aiming to inform future development and commercialization.
January 2026 in “Journal of Ethnopharmacology” This study found that naringin, a natural flavonoid, significantly improved hair growth in mice by activating the Wnt/β-catenin pathway, with the 4% concentration showing comparable efficacy to 5% minoxidil, suggesting naringin as a promising alternative for alopecia treatment.
This study found that keratin intermediate filaments in the hair of patients with giant axonal neuropathy were structurally altered, resulting in hair that was stiffer, stronger, and more extensible.
August 2025 in “Macromolecular Bioscience” This study found that microneedles co-delivering minoxidil and a nitric oxide donor effectively promoted hair growth and follicle transition to the growth phase in an alopecia mouse model, suggesting a promising new approach for androgenetic alopecia treatment.
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May 2020 in “Archiv für Tierzucht” This study found that genes such as FGF5, FGFR1, and RRAS may impact the growth cycle of secondary hair follicles in Inner Mongolian Cashmere goats.
April 2023 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” This study found that gap junctional communication influences feather patterning by modulating Turing-type activator-inhibitor systems in chicken skin, suggesting its role in propagating inhibitory signals crucial for pattern formation.
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January 2023 in “International journal of molecular sciences” This study reveals that transglutaminase activity is widespread in integumentary structures of mammals and birds, suggesting it plays a significant role in the cornification of hard skin appendages like nails and feathers.
April 2018 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study suggests that GATA6 is a key regulator of the upper pilo-sebaceous unit homeostasis and differentiation in human skin.
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August 2017 in “Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical and Clinical Research” The 1% ethyl acetate fraction ethosomal gel from Nothopanax scutellarium leaves promotes hair growth but can mildly irritate the skin.