10 citations
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July 2000 in “PubMed” This case report suggests that increased dietary calcium from alfalfa may have contributed to zinc deficiency in two adult female goats by blocking zinc absorption.
August 2023 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)”
24 citations
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June 2012 in “BMC Research Notes” This study outlines the Human Gene Correlation Analysis tool, which classifies human genes by coexpression levels and identifies overrepresented annotation terms in correlated gene groups, with no new clinical results reported.
132 citations
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February 2002 in “Journal of Biological Chemistry” This study demonstrated that HOXC13 directly influences hair keratin gene expression by binding to specific DNA motifs, suggesting its role in early hair follicle differentiation.
21 citations
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April 2010 in “Molecular Medicine Reports” This review discusses zinc supplementation as a complementary therapy for chronic hepatitis C, noting its potential benefits in improving treatment outcomes and reducing side effects, but reports no new clinical results.
73 citations
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June 2010 in “PLoS Genetics” This study identified that a deficiency in the palmitoyl transferase enzyme, due to a mutation in the Zdhhc13 gene, led to severe physiological abnormalities in mice, including skin, bone, and systemic amyloid issues.
2 citations
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January 2017 in “Iraqi journal of medical sciences” This study found that serum zinc levels were significantly decreased in obese women with polycystic ovary syndrome compared to their non-obese counterparts.
April 2016 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” In this study, Mpzl3-/- mice developed severe seborrhea-like dermatitis with skin inflammation, indicating MPZL3's role in the skin condition's development, independent of adaptive immunity.
10 citations
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June 2018 in “Aaps Pharmscitech” The flutamide-loaded hydrogel is a promising, skin-friendly treatment for acne and hair loss, potentially requiring less frequent application.
25 citations
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January 2019 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Low oxygen levels can make hair-growing cells better at growing hair through a process involving reactive oxygen species.
14 citations
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May 2013 in “American Journal of Physiology-endocrinology and Metabolism” This study found that mice lacking myelin protein zero-like 3 (Mpzl3) had reduced body weight and adiposity despite increased food intake, which was linked to higher energy expenditure and improved glycemic control.
1 citations
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September 2002 in “European Journal of Endocrinology” This case study reports the clinical features of triple H syndrome in a 25-year-old man, including ACTH deficiency, alopecia universalis, and anterograde amnesia, which were improved with hydrocortisone treatment.
164 citations
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September 2010 in “PLANT PHYSIOLOGY” This study found that nitric oxide production in Solanum nigrum roots facilitates adaptation to excess zinc by promoting programmed cell death and altering root architecture.
14 citations
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October 1978 in “Archives of Dermatology” This report describes two cases where acquired zinc deficiency was associated with skin symptoms like hair loss and eczema, suggesting a recognizable syndrome in zinc-deficient patients.
February 2026 in “Preprints.org” In this preliminary study, HBOT appeared to improve subjective measures of hair and scalp health in healthy adults, but objective changes in follicle density and hair properties were not statistically significant.
January 2008 in “HAL (Le Centre pour la Communication Scientifique Directe)” This study identified complex regulatory elements and interactions involving the Hr gene and HR protein that are crucial for hair follicle formation and cycling in mammals.
November 2025 in “Biomedicines” This review highlights hypochlorous acid's potential benefits in various medical fields due to its antimicrobial and healing properties but stresses the need for further research on dosing and product development.
April 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” In this study, Dodatek A operationalizes the Functional Androgen Axis framework by defining three system-level indices and an efficiency metric to describe androgen function, incorporating key methodological improvements and acknowledging significant limitations for future empirical validation.
January 2025 in “Epsilon Archive for Student Projects (University of Southampton)” In this study investigating goat herds in Zambia, both mange and orf were detected, but with low occurrence linked to diagnostic challenges and mild clinical signs; further research, especially in conditions favoring mange mites, is recommended to better understand and manage these diseases.
245 citations
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January 1998 in “Genes & Development” This study found that Hoxc13 mutations in mice cause defects in hair, nail, and tongue structures, with the most noticeable issue being brittle hair leading to alopecia.
19 citations
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February 2018 in “Nutrients” This review discusses the relationship between zinc deficiency and skin disorders, emphasizing zinc transporters' roles, but it reports no new clinical results; the authors highlight potential benefits of regulating zinc levels via transporters.
2 citations
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October 2025 in “Journal of Materials Science Materials in Medicine” In this study, researchers developed a novel zinc oxide nanoflower-infused nanocomposite that demonstrated promising results in accelerating wound healing in a murine model, with enhanced angiogenesis, reduced inflammation, and improved collagen deposition compared to a control group.
9 citations
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November 2015 in “Gynecological Endocrinology” This study found that among different subtypes of PCOS based on Rotterdam criteria, group A showed higher androgen levels and hirsutism, while all subtypes had increased LH and LH/FSH compared to controls.
November 2022 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” This study found that conditional deletion of Mof in mice resulted in severe defects in skin development, including compromised epidermal differentiation and hair growth, leading to perinatal lethality.
76 citations
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January 2019 in “Nanoscale” Created material boosts hair growth and kills bacteria for wound healing.
4 citations
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January 2019 in “Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine” This study found that the Yangyin Qingre Huoxue Prescription effectively reduced the progression of atherosclerosis in mice, with lipid-regulating and anti-inflammatory functions and lower hepatotoxicity than simvastatin.
2 citations
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December 2019 in “The Iraqi Journal of Veterinary Medicine” This study found that experimentally induced zinc deficiency in Iraqi goats significantly affected their overall health, including changes in hematological parameters and clinical signs, suggesting potential economic losses.
17 citations
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November 2000 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” ZPK helps skin cells mature and may affect skin health.
June 2011 in “Journal of medicine and life science” In this cell study, seaweed extract from Hizkia fusiforme significantly increased the proliferation of dermal papilla cells, suggesting potential for promoting hair growth.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that the loss of transcription factor Ovol2 in epidermal and hair follicle stem cells leads to migration defects, which are partially improved by deleting the EMT-inducing Zeb1.