46 citations
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August 2003 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study found that phosphatidic acid promotes hair growth by stimulating cell proliferation and protecting against apoptosis in murine hair epithelial cells, unlike lysophosphatidic acid, which showed limited effects.
46 citations
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December 2001 in “Journal of Endocrinology/Journal of endocrinology” This study found that mouse FLRG protein, a secreted glycoprotein, is expressed in certain tissues and plays a role distinct from follistatin during wound healing, suggesting different functions in vivo.
45 citations
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August 2010 in “Hormone Molecular Biology and Clinical Investigation” This study found that SRD5a-3 is a highly efficient enzyme for converting hormones into androgens, with dutasteride being a much more potent inhibitor of SRD5a-3 than SRD5a-2.
45 citations
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July 2009 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study reported significant upregulation and release of S100A4 in psoriatic skin, which may actively contribute to psoriasis pathogenesis.
45 citations
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December 2006 in “Biopolymers” This study found that permanent waving treatment induces structural changes in the cortex proteins of white human hair, significantly reducing its tensile strength without altering the S-S band intensity.
45 citations
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August 2005 in “Bioorganic & medicinal chemistry” This study found that novel androgen antagonists incorporating a carborane moiety showed anti-androgenic activity comparable to flutamide in a laboratory setting.
44 citations
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March 2012 in “Fitoterapia” In this study, germacrone from Curcuma aeruginosa showed anti-androgenic effects by inhibiting 5α-reductase, suggesting its potential as a lead compound for treating androgen-dependent disorders.
44 citations
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April 2011 in “Critical reviews in analytical chemistry” This review discusses the pharmacological properties and analytical methods for determining fluconazole but reports no new experimental findings.
44 citations
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June 2009 in “Biomaterials” In this study, fibronectin coating on a low-adhesive substratum increased cell aggregation, growth, and motility, enhancing the formation of hair follicle dermal papilla spheroids.
44 citations
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January 2008 in “Fertility and Sterility” This study suggests that androgen receptor gene CAG repeat length may influence serum free testosterone levels in some PCOS patients, with longer repeats associated with higher testosterone concentrations.
44 citations
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January 2007 in “Biological & pharmaceutical bulletin” This study found that Piper nigrum leaf extract showed in vivo anti-androgenic activity and potent 5α-reductase inhibitory effects, with piperine and (−)-cubebin identified as active components.
44 citations
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January 2006 in “Biological & Pharmaceutical Bulletin” This research suggests that testosterone-induced expression of TGF-beta1 and type I procollagen may lead to perifollicular fibrosis in androgenetic alopecia, with finasteride inhibiting this process as a possible mechanism for its effects.
43 citations
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August 2018 in “Cell Stem Cell” This study found that Hoxc gene expression can reprogram mesenchymal dermal papilla cells, enhance epithelial stem cell regenerative potential, and promote region-specific hair follicle regeneration through Wnt signaling.
43 citations
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July 2016 in “European journal of pharmaceutical sciences” This study found that dexamethasone-loaded Eudragit® L 100 nanoparticles displayed controlled drug release depending on pH levels, with minimal toxicity to human fibroblasts.
43 citations
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October 1955 in “The journal of nutrition/The Journal of nutrition” This study found that male germ-free rats fed semisynthetic diets do not grow as rapidly as their conventional counterparts and require dietary biotin for normal metabolism and folic acid biosynthesis.
42 citations
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January 2024 in “Frontiers in Endocrinology” This review discusses polycystic ovary syndrome treatments, focusing on the potential benefits and safety of herbs and phytochemicals, and reports no new clinical results.
42 citations
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January 2017 in “Stem cells international” This study found that while extracellular matrix components like hyaluronic acid promoted larger organoid formation, other matrix components hindered hair follicle germ assembly in an in vitro model.
42 citations
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July 2014 in “Journal of biological chemistry/The Journal of biological chemistry” This study suggests that heparan sulfate is crucial for regulating hair follicle formation, cycling, and gland morphogenesis, with its ablation leading to continuous hair growth and increased gland activity in mice.
42 citations
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July 2007 in “Journal of Biological Chemistry” This study found that most pathogenic HR mutants associated with atrichia with papular lesions had abolished corepressor activity due to defective interactions with histone deacetylases.
42 citations
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November 2002 in “The American journal of pathology” This study observed that nuclear β-catenin expression in non-small-cell lung carcinomas correlates with increased proliferation and loss of key cell-cycle checkpoints, suggesting an oncogenic advantage.
42 citations
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August 1999 in “The American journal of pathology” This study found that basal cell carcinomas show strong expression of vitamin D receptors at both mRNA and protein levels, suggesting a potential role in tumor growth regulation.
42 citations
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February 1998 in “The Journal of Steroid Biochemistry and Molecular Biology” This study found that PNU 157706 is a highly potent inhibitor of human 5α-reductase enzymes, showing a stronger and longer-lasting antiprostatic effect in rats compared to finasteride.
42 citations
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February 2016 in “Science” The document concludes that both internal stem cell factors and external influences like the environment and hormones affect hair loss and aging, with potential treatments focusing on these areas.
41 citations
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March 2017 in “PLoS neglected tropical diseases” This study found that isotretinoin, a drug commonly used for acne, inhibits polyamine transport in Trypanosoma cruzi, leading to trypanocidal effects, and suggests its potential as a treatment for Chagas disease without affecting mammalian cell viability.
41 citations
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April 2016 in “Journal of experimental botany” This research suggests that the barley protein RACB supports cell polarity functions rather than interfering with immunity, as it aids nucleus positioning during fungal attack rather than affecting early immune responses.
41 citations
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June 2013 in “PLOS ONE” This study demonstrated that engineered skin substitutes using human keratinocytes and murine dermal papilla cells can develop pigmented hairs without sebaceous glands, suggesting separate pathways for hair development and eruption.
41 citations
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July 2012 in “Stem Cells and Development” This study found that low-dose UVB radiation enhances the survival, migration, and hair growth-promoting capacity of adipose-derived stem cells in mice through the generation of reactive oxygen species.
41 citations
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September 2011 in “Journal of Ethnopharmacology” This study indicates that Fructus panax ginseng extract may promote hair growth by increasing proliferation in human hair dermal papilla cells and lengthening the anagen phase in mice.
41 citations
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March 2007 in “Steroids” This article reviews recent advances in the synthesis of oxasteroids and reports no new experimental results.
41 citations
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January 2007 in “Journal of Korean Medical Science” This study found that combining minoxidil with all-trans retinoic acid additively promoted hair growth in vitro by activating certain cell survival pathways and reducing apoptosis markers more effectively than minoxidil alone.