10 citations
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May 2025 in “Nutrition & Metabolism” This review highlights that metabolic syndrome is intricately linked with various skin conditions such as inflammatory skin diseases and tumors through mechanisms involving insulin resistance and chronic inflammation, aiming to guide clinicians on effective treatments and preventive strategies for affected patients.
10 citations
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June 2021 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” GNPTAB gene is crucial for normal hair color in humans and mice.
9 citations
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June 1999 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study observed hair-specific transcription of a reporter gene in transgenic mice, with increased expression after dexamethasone and ultraviolet B treatment.
8 citations
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December 2022 in “Journal of Translational Medicine” This study found that the WNMFDDA model effectively predicts drug-disease associations, achieving high accuracy in cross-validation and confirming most candidate associations through existing databases.
8 citations
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July 2022 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This study found that in estrogen receptor-positive breast cancer cells, 17β-estradiol repressed polyamine oxidase transcription by interacting with AP-1 sites on its promoter.
7 citations
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January 2025 in “Journal of Experimental & Clinical Cancer Research” This study found that PRMT5 inhibitors showed potent anti-tumor activity in models of adenoid cystic carcinoma and that combining these inhibitors with lenvatinib may have additional growth-inhibitory effects.
6 citations
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October 2022 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This study found that Fgf5 mutant mice exhibited longer hair, particularly in males, likely due to a prolonged anagen phase in the hair cycle.
5 citations
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June 2024 in “Pharmacological Research” This study identified neuropilin-1 as the receptor for FOL-026 and showed that it stimulates angiogenesis and cell growth, suggesting potential for vascular repair and enhanced angiogenesis therapies.
4 citations
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January 2021 in “Genetics and Molecular Biology” This review discusses various strategies proposed to control COVID-19 and highlights challenges related to human and viral genetic variability but reports no new findings.
4 citations
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December 2019 in “Trials” This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of YH0618 granules in preventing chemotherapy-induced hair loss in breast cancer patients through a randomized, double-blind, multi-center clinical trial, focusing on potential mechanisms related to kidney deficiency as understood in Chinese Medicine. Results are not yet reported.
3 citations
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October 2020 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study established that the Dct::CreERT2 mouse line is effective for targeting and studying adult melanocyte stem cells, contributing to the understanding of melanocyte biology and hair pigmentation.
2 citations
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May 2022 in “International journal of molecular sciences” This study found that the methylation level at CpG III site 4 of the KRT17 gene promoter significantly influences wool production in Angora rabbits, suggesting its potential as an epigenetic marker for breeding high wool yield.
1 citations
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July 2025 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” This review summarizes how foods with both medicinal and nutritional properties are being examined for their potential role in addressing post-acute COVID-19 syndrome, but it reports no new clinical results.
1 citations
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November 2021 in “IntechOpen eBooks” This review covers red light Transcranial LED therapy for hippocampal memory impairment in aging and Alzheimer's but reports no clinical results, highlighting a need for further research into its mechanisms and effects.
1 citations
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August 2021 in “Frontiers in Genetics” This study suggests that melatonin may enhance wool growth in cashmere goats by activating sulfur metabolism genes and high-sulfur protein genes, which are crucial for providing sulfur-containing amino acids needed for wool quality.
1 citations
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September 2023 in “Genes” This study found no significant difference in CUX1 core promoter methylation levels between different lambskin patterns in Hu sheep, suggesting other mechanisms influence CUX1 expression related to hair follicle development.
1 citations
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May 2022 in “International journal of molecular sciences” This study found that in Hutchinson–Gilford progeria syndrome, iPSCs committed to the keratinocyte lineage faster than normal cells, with LEF1 expression reduced and a partial rescue of the phenotype achieved through adenine base editing.
1 citations
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June 2021 in “Biomolecules & Therapeutics” In this study, researchers found that activating the delta opioid receptor with a specific agonist significantly promoted hair growth in mice, suggesting potential for developing new hair-loss treatments.
In this study, researchers performed a genome-wide characterization of the Wnt gene family in domestic donkeys, identifying 19 genes and highlighting their evolutionary conservation among mammals, along with tissue-specific expression patterns potentially linked to reproductive regulation and tissue homeostasis.
In this study, researchers used transcriptome sequencing to identify 1543 differentially expressed genes between cashmere and normal goats, implicating several signaling pathways and key regulators in the distinct gene expression profiles linked to cashmere fiber production, which advances understanding of cashmere goat genetics.
March 2026 in “Pigment Cell & Melanoma Research” At a workshop highlighted during the 2025 ESPCR meeting, researchers discussed the challenges and variability in culturing skin-related cells, identifying key factors such as media composition and species differences that affect experimental reproducibility, and emphasized the importance of transparent practices to advance pigment cell research.
February 2026 in “Advanced Sensor Research” In this review, researchers examined advanced sensing technologies and bioelectronic interfaces that could improve understanding of the skin–brain axis, highlighting challenges and strategies for integrating these platforms into models for studying skin and neural interactions.
December 2025 in “Biomolecules” This study reviews the emerging role of protein S-palmitoylation in dermatology, highlighting its impact on skin functions like inflammation and barrier maintenance, and evaluating its potential as a therapeutic target for skin disorders such as alopecia and psoriasis.
November 2025 in “Cosmetics” This study found that of the many ingredients advertised in shampoos as effective against hair loss, only caffeine, adenosine, placental proteins, and melatonin have limited clinical evidence supporting their efficacy, with most claimed active ingredients lacking any trial-based validation.
November 2025 in “Preprints.org” This scoping review reports that while empirical evidence suggests an overlap between Long/Post Covid-19 syndrome, chronic fatigue syndrome, and fibromyalgia, the underlying molecular mechanisms remain unclear, highlighting the need for standardized definitions and rigorous methodologies in Long Covid research.
October 2025 in “PLoS ONE” In this study, researchers investigated age-related hearing loss in advanced-age CBA/CaJ mice and found combined cochlear damage from chronic sound exposure and metabolic changes linked to oxidative stress, which may require addressing both etiologies for prevention and treatment.
September 2025 in “Animals” This study analyzed circular RNA expression in the developing skin of foetal Gansu Alpine fine-wool sheep, identifying key circRNAs potentially involved in secondary follicle development through regulatory networks, providing insights for wool trait improvement.
February 2025 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” In this study, researchers identified significant differences in lipid composition between grey and black hair follicles in women with type 2 diabetes and healthy controls, suggesting these lipids may contribute to the production of grey hair and may offer targets for anti-grey-hair treatments.
November 2024 in “DELOS Desarrollo Local Sostenible” In this study, researchers observed that Thunbergia grandiflora and Russelia equisetiformis exhibited mutual aid by altering their phenotypic characteristics to facilitate intertwining, suggesting a form of solidarity without apparent external threats.
October 2024 in “Journal of Plant Growth Regulation” Fusarium sp. strain K-23 helps Arabidopsis plants grow better in salty soil by promoting root hair growth.