20 citations
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January 2013 in “Annals of Dermatology” Topical minoxidil successfully treated temporal triangular alopecia.
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February 2022 in “Pharmaceutics” This study found that idebenone-loaded nanoparticles (IB@NPs) improved stability, antioxidant activity, and wound healing capacity in vitro, suggesting potential applications in cosmetic and pharmaceutical fields.
19 citations
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October 2022 in “The Ocular Surface”
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January 2016 in “Biological & Pharmaceutical Bulletin” This study found that Sargassum muticum extract and apo-9′-fucoxanthinone promoted hair growth in rat and mouse models by increasing dermal papilla cell proliferation and activating certain signaling pathways.
19 citations
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April 2015 in “European Journal of Pharmacology” This study found that dihydrotestosterone (DHT) may shorten the hair growth cycle through mechanisms like cell-cycle arrest and β-catenin downregulation in rat hair follicle cells.
19 citations
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January 2012 in “Biomolecules & Therapeutics” This study found that Grateloupia elliptica extract may help treat hair loss by promoting dermal papilla cell proliferation, inhibiting 5α-reductase, and reducing inflammation in various cell types.
19 citations
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January 2012 in “Annals of Dermatology” This article recommends creating a system to educate users about the ingredients and side effects of hair coloring products and does not report new research findings.
19 citations
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February 2008 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” This study observed that mast cells and increased collagen and elastic fibers in the scalp may contribute to male pattern hair loss, but additional research is needed for further understanding.
19 citations
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August 2023 in “Experimental & Molecular Medicine” This study found that the CXXC5 protein is overexpressed in diabetic foot ulcer tissues, suppressing wound healing, and that the small molecule KY19334 accelerated healing in diabetic mice by activating the Wnt/β-catenin pathway.
18 citations
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January 2013 in “PLoS ONE” This study identified several significant genetic variants associated with alopecia universalis, including a novel association with HLA-DRB5, which may play a hidden role in the disease.
17 citations
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August 2012 in “Archives of Pharmacal Research” Acankoreoside J from Acanthopanax koreanum may help promote hair growth.
17 citations
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November 2024 in “Talanta” A new method was developed to detect pesticide residues on apples without damage.
16 citations
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January 2010 in “Journal of Korean medical science/Journal of Korean Medical Science” This case report presents the first genetically confirmed case of acrodermatitis enteropathica in Korea, identifying compound heterozygous mutations in the SLC39A4 gene in an 8-month-old boy.
15 citations
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June 2023 in “Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology” In this study, researchers found that an ethyl acetate extract of the green microalga Scenedesmus deserticola significantly increased the viability of human dermal fibroblasts by over 20% compared to a control and identified a potent anti-UV compound, loliolide, through further fractionation.
15 citations
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February 2015 in “Han-gug chugsan sigpum hag-hoeji/Korean journal for food science of animal resources” This study concludes that egg shell membrane hydrolysates, particularly Fraction I, may effectively mitigate UV-B radiation-induced wrinkles and promote skin collagen and hyaluronic acid production, suggesting potential use in functional cosmetics.
15 citations
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August 2004 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This report presents a rare case where molluscum contagiosum folliculitis developed after a 23-year-old woman shaved her legs, highlighting the need to consider viral causes in similar persistent skin conditions following hair removal.
14 citations
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May 2020 in “Biomolecules & Therapeutics” This study found that vanillic acid from wheat bran promoted dermal papilla cell proliferation, potentially stimulating hair growth by activating the PI3K/Akt and Wnt/β-catenin pathways.
14 citations
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September 2018 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This study found that mackerel-derived fermented fish oil extract and its component DHA promote hair growth by activating anagen pathways in dermal papilla cells.
13 citations
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June 2020 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This study found that the humanin analogue HNG significantly promoted hair growth in vitro and in vivo by prolonging the anagen phase and inhibiting hair follicle cell apoptosis in mice.
13 citations
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September 2010 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Researchers made a cell line that grows quickly and can help with hair growth research.
13 citations
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October 2007 in “Bulletin of the Korean Chemical Society” This article reviews mollugin's reported biological activities, including its potential for various therapeutic and cosmetic applications such as anti-tumor effects and hair growth stimulation, but presents no new experimental data.
13 citations
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February 2007 in “Biotechnology and Bioprocess Engineering” 13 citations
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November 2022 in “BMB Reports” This study found that a Wnt/β-catenin signaling activator restored hair regrowth and follicle neogenesis in diabetic mice, suggesting its potential use for treating diabetes-induced hair loss.
12 citations
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January 2022 in “Journal of Menopausal Medicine” This review discusses the impact of COVID-19 on hormone therapy in gynecology, emphasizing the need for more high-quality evidence for individualized management, but it reports no new clinical results.
12 citations
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January 2010 in “European Journal of Dermatology” In this study, an ethanol extract of Crinum asiaticum was observed to significantly increase hair-fiber lengths and promote hair growth in rat vibrissa follicles and C57BL/6 mice.
11 citations
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September 2023 in “Nature Communications” In this study, researchers found that the cell surface protein Lrig1 plays a crucial role in regulating the suppressive function of regulatory T cells, suggesting it as a potential target for treating autoimmune diseases, as evidenced by experiments in mouse models.
10 citations
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July 2019 in “Journal of Asia-Pacific Entomology” This study suggests that ultra-fine powders of steamed and lyophilized mature silkworms may have enhanced pharmacological effects compared to fine powders, possibly due to their smaller particle size.
10 citations
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July 2023 in “Pharmaceutics” In this study using mice and human keratinocyte cells, researchers found that activating PKM2-mediated glycolysis and Wnt/β-catenin signaling, particularly via combined treatments, significantly accelerated wound healing and induced angiogenesis in wound beds.
9 citations
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August 2021 in “Biomedicines” This study found that 17β-estradiol was the most powerful hormone for inducing APE1/Ref-1 secretion in cultured vascular endothelial cells, with secretion occurring through exosomes dependent on estrogen receptors and intracellular calcium.
9 citations
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November 2012 in “Biomolecules & therapeutics” This study found that diphlorethohydroxycarmalol significantly increased prostaglandin $E_2$ synthesis in HaCaT human keratinocytes by upregulating COX-1 and COX-2 expression, suggesting potential benefits from elevated $PGE_2$ production.