169 citations
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May 2006 in “Genes & Development” This study found that keratin 17 and TNFα play interdependent roles in regulating hair follicle cycling, with TNFα required for the anagen–catagen transition and its ablation partially rescuing hair cycling defects in K17-null mice.
153 citations
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November 2004 in “Current Medicinal Chemistry” This article updates a prior work on pharmacophore modeling and highlights the advances in 3D database searching technologies for drug design, without presenting new research findings.
139 citations
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December 2020 in “Cell Stem Cell” Male hormones affect COVID-19 severity and certain drugs targeting these hormones could help reduce the risk.
68 citations
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September 2018 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” In this study, researchers found that exposure to PM10 significantly increased inflammation and impaired collagen synthesis in human dermal fibroblasts, suggesting PM10 contributes to skin aging through these mechanisms.
66 citations
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February 2010 in “CrystEngComm” Made 8 minoxidil samples; 1 cocrystal, 7 salts formed.
59 citations
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February 1998 in “Chemico-Biological Interactions” This study found that at least four different human sulfotransferase activities contribute to the sulfation of minoxidil, complicating predictions of individual responses based on ST levels.
56 citations
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May 2017 in “Nature Cell Biology” Hair can regrow after certain stem cells are lost because other stem cells can take over their role.
55 citations
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March 2015 in “Carcinogenesis” This study found that WNT10A is significantly upregulated in human esophageal squamous cell carcinoma and is associated with enhanced tumor cell migration, invasion, and poor survival.
51 citations
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November 2013 in “Drug Discovery Today” This review discusses the potential applications and challenges of small molecules in regenerative medicine, but it reports no new research findings.
51 citations
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March 2014 in “Nature Communications” This study suggests that activating retinoic acid signalling can inhibit Wnt signalling and induce regression in certain skin tumors, providing potential therapeutic strategies for tumor regression.
48 citations
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February 2016 in “Scientific Reports” This study reports the creation of rat liver stem cell lines that can differentiate into hepatocytes and suggests they might be useful for pharmacological and regenerative medicine applications.
42 citations
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December 2016 in “Cell Death & Differentiation” This study found that transient mtDNA double strand breaks in mice accelerated aging in certain tissues through increased reactive oxygen species, independent of p21/p53 pathway mediation.
40 citations
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March 2019 in “Nature Communications” This study found that deleting Stim1 and Stim2 in mature T regulatory cells disrupts Ca 2+ signaling, preventing their differentiation and leading to severe autoimmune disorders in mice.
39 citations
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April 2020 in “IntechOpen eBooks” The authors describe drug repurposing as a promising strategy for finding new uses for existing drugs, noting it is efficient, cost-effective, and poses lower risks than traditional drug discovery processes, potentially aiding in the treatment of rare and difficult-to-treat diseases.
36 citations
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January 2019 in “Nature communications” This study found that Ldh activity in hair follicle stem cell-mediated squamous cell carcinoma is not necessary for tumorigenesis, as its modulation did not affect the cancer's development or characteristics.
35 citations
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October 2017 in “Signal Transduction and Targeted Therapy” This study found that fibromodulin significantly reduces scar formation and boosts scar strength in rodent and porcine models, suggesting potential for FMOD-based therapies in cutaneous wound repair.
35 citations
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July 2018 in “Cell Reports” This study found that the dermal papilla of the hair follicle regulates stem cell quiescence and regeneration by modulating Shh and Wnt signaling pathways, highlighting the importance of signaling cross talk in regeneration.
29 citations
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February 2018 in “European Journal of Immunology” In this study, Treg depletion impaired skin wound healing in mice, potentially by altering the cytokine environment and expanding certain T-cell populations, disrupting the normal healing process.
28 citations
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January 1989 in “Toxicologic Pathology” This study found that none of the nine minoxidil-treated autopsy cases showed cardiac pathology attributable to minoxidil, suggesting no direct link between the drug and specific human cardiac lesions.
28 citations
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August 2018 in “BMC genomics” This study found that the DNA methylation status of skin samples from cashmere goats was higher during the telogen stage compared to the anagen stage, identifying genes potentially important for hair follicle development and growth.
26 citations
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June 2018 in “The journal of immunology/The Journal of immunology” This study demonstrated that AIRE-deficient rats exhibit key symptoms of APECED, making them a relevant model for exploring potential treatments.
26 citations
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October 2011 in “International Journal of Biological Macromolecules” This study found that some synthesized heterocyclic derivatives showed promising 5α-reductase inhibitor, antiviral, and anti-tumor activities, surpassing several reference drugs in effectiveness.
26 citations
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July 2007 in “Biochemical Pharmacology” This study found that phenyl-imidazole sulfonamide derivatives, particularly ISCK03, inhibited c-kit signaling and promoted depigmentation in various experimental settings, suggesting potential use as skin-whitening agents.
24 citations
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December 2009 in “Future Medicinal Chemistry” This study identified new potential targets and indications for several marketed drugs using in silico profiling, suggesting opportunities for drug repositioning.
22 citations
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February 2013 in “Wound Repair and Regeneration” In this study, CD109 overexpression in transgenic mice led to reduced inflammation and improved collagen organization during wound healing without affecting wound closure.
22 citations
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May 2021 in “Nature Communications” This study found that in wound-induced hair neogenesis, African spiny mice and laboratory mice exhibit different morphogenetic field formation patterns related to tissue stiffness, suggesting evolutionary developmental biology advantages.
22 citations
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April 2020 in “Scientific reports” This study explored gene expression in Changthangi goats and found that higher expression of keratin-related genes and specific signaling pathways may play a role in the development of Pashmina fiber.
21 citations
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June 2016 in “Genesis” This study identified a gene expression signature in mouse embryonic dermal fibroblasts that depends on Wnt/β-catenin activity, potentially influencing dermal fibroblast identity and function.
20 citations
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January 2017 in “Scientific reports” This study found that cetaceans have adapted their fibroblast growth factors to assist in low bone density, hypoxia tolerance, and the development of rigid flippers, reflecting significant evolutionary changes for aquatic life.
19 citations
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April 2015 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This study identified distinct gene expression patterns in wool follicle bulbs that may play important roles in wool follicle cycling and regeneration in sheep.