9 citations
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January 2021 in “Biomolecules” This study demonstrates the potential of infrared spectral imaging to assess hair follicle structures and heparan sulfate proteoglycan distribution across different phases of the hair growth cycle, offering promise for alopecia research.
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.
4 citations
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May 1981 in “Australian Journal of Biological Sciences” This study observed that rat dermal tissue cultures, rich in hair follicle cells, produce various glycosaminoglycans, including hyaluronic acid and dermatan sulfate, which change in synthesis and sulfation patterns over time.
3 citations
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December 2022 in “npj Regenerative Medicine” This review discusses the role of heparan sulfate proteoglycans in regulating stem cell fate and highlights their potential as targets for addressing hair loss, without reporting new clinical results.
September 2025 in “British Journal of Hospital Medicine” This study found that certain plasma protein ratios, specifically AGRN/HSPG2 and DECR1/FKBP1B, were significantly associated with an increased risk of alopecia areata, indicating potential causal relationships but reverse causality was not supported.
October 2024 in “SPIRE - Sciences Po Institutional REpository” This study highlights that human hair follicle dermal papilla cells and glypicans play crucial roles in regulating hair follicle stem cell differentiation.
28 citations
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September 2008 in “Current Pharmaceutical Design” This review discusses hypersensitivity reactions to anticoagulants like ASA and heparins, highlighting their rare but potentially life-threatening nature, and emphasizes the need for meticulous allergy testing to find safe alternatives.
1 citations
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October 2023 in “Pharmaceuticals” In this study, researchers investigated GAGs from the marine invertebrate Microcosmus exasperatus, finding that its polysaccharides possess antitumoral properties without affecting anticoagulant activity. The unique composition shows potential for cancer treatment when combined with existing therapies in future studies.
22 citations
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March 2007 in “European journal of pediatrics” This study found that scanning electron microscopy revealed considerable abnormalities in hair morphology in MPS I, II, IIIA, and IIIB patients, potentially related to heparan sulfate accumulation.
6 citations
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July 2018 in “Scientific Reports” In this study, gene expression changes in rat whisker follicles after methamphetamine administration may serve as indicators of the drug's rewarding effects and potential addiction pathways.
1 citations
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November 2025 in “Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine (CCLM)” This study developed a new measurement procedure using isotope dilution-liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry for accurate quantification of DHEAS in human serum or plasma, demonstrating high selectivity, sensitivity, and low measurement uncertainty, making it suitable for routine standardization and clinical evaluation.
63 citations
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October 1989 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This study reports that erythematous, infiltrated plaques can develop in patients receiving subcutaneous heparin therapy, indicating a possible delayed hypersensitivity reaction to heparin or its constituents.
9 citations
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August 2024 in “Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine” In this study, researchers suggest that strategic early intervention during fetal wound healing could lead to significantly improved long-term skin regeneration outcomes.
45 citations
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October 2014 in “Stem cell research & therapy” This study found that using 3D Gel-C6S-HA scaffolds seeded with VEGF165-modified rat hair follicle stem cells enhanced angiogenesis and vascularization in tissue-engineered skin, improving wound healing.
8 citations
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March 2018 in “Expert Review of Respiratory Medicine” This article reviews the potential of inhalation therapy to restore pulmonary elastin fibers in COPD patients and highlights the need for studies to test its feasibility; it reports no new research findings.
9 citations
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June 2014 in “European Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Reproductive Biology” Blood AMH levels are higher in women with PCOS than in those with other similar conditions.
September 2008 in “Fertility and Sterility” This study found that pregnancies with gestational diabetes in a Midwestern U.S. cohort demonstrated elevated androgen levels compared to healthy controls, suggesting a common relationship between impaired glucose tolerance and hyperandrogenemia across diverse ethnic backgrounds.
1 citations
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May 2017 in “Asian journal of medical sciences” This study found that dietary supplementation with collagen, chondroitin sulfate, low-molecular weight hyaluronic acid, Pycnogenol®, and coenzyme Q10 significantly improved skin hydration, elasticity, nail hardness, and hair condition in patients with age-related dermatological changes after 12 weeks.
January 2009 in “Side effects of drugs annual” This chapter reviews drugs affecting blood coagulation and details the increased hemorrhage risk associated with warfarin interactions, liver disease, heart failure, and antiphospholipid antibodies but reports no new clinical results.
51 citations
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February 2004 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” MCSP may help identify and regulate skin stem cells, affecting hair growth and regeneration.
22 citations
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December 2020 in “mSphere” This study identified a fungal sulfotransferase enzyme, FgSULT1, from *Fusarium graminearum*, expanding the sulfotransferase superfamily and offering new biocatalytic methods for producing bioactive sulfates.
This review discusses anticoagulant and antihypertensive medications as potential contributors to medication-induced telogen effluvium and reports no new clinical results.
130 citations
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October 2006 in “Allergy” This review discusses hypersensitivity reactions to anticoagulants, highlighting the importance of early diagnosis and exploring various diagnostic and management options, but it presents no new clinical findings.
135 citations
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December 2006 in “PLoS Medicine” This study suggests that intermediate-size hyaluronate fragments may enhance keratinocyte proliferation and improve skin thickness in atrophic conditions through a CD44-dependent mechanism.
8 citations
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November 2019 in “Tissue Engineering Part A” In this study, collagen scaffolds functionalized with heparin and growth factors significantly enhanced long-term skin regeneration and growth in a sheep model of fetal skin defect, suggesting potential for prenatal spina bifida treatment.
142 citations
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December 1991 in “Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy” This study reported that continuous intravenous dextran sulfate was toxic and ineffective as a treatment for symptomatic HIV infection, as it did not improve surrogate markers and caused significant side effects.
421 citations
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January 2015 in “Chemical Society Reviews” This review discusses recent advances in surface modification and endothelialization of biomaterials for vascular grafts, highlighting promising methods like gene engineering and targeting ligand immobilization to improve clinical outcomes.
July 2002 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” This announcement in the Australasian Journal of Dermatology provides no new research findings or study results.
2 citations
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July 2025 in “Biopolymers” This review explores the eggshell matrix as a potential sustainable and cost-effective alternative source for glycosaminoglycans, but highlights the need for further research to enhance extraction techniques and economic viability.
September 2008 in “Fertility and Sterility” This study found that in female dogs, exposure to free fatty acids increased androgen production, suggesting a potential link to factors characteristic of polycystic ovary syndrome.