40 citations
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January 2017 in “Intestinal Research” This study found that among Japanese IBD patients, the NUDT15 p.Arg139Cys variant was significantly associated with thiopurine-induced leukopenia and severe hair loss, suggesting its genotyping is important for predicting these adverse events.
3 citations
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January 2016 In this study, NuMA's microtubule-binding domain was found to be crucial for correct spindle orientation and skin differentiation, with its loss leading to neonatal lethality in mice.
112 citations
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January 2004 in “The International journal of developmental biology” This study found that feather patterning is primarily self-organizing and dynamic, relying on both genetic and epigenetic controls, with implications for similar processes like fingerprints and pigmentation.
3 citations
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October 2021 in “The Application of Clinical Genetics” This study found that certain genetic variations in the OPN gene may be linked to atopic dermatitis and a higher prevalence of asthma in Caucasians.
March 2005 in “Medical Entomology and Zoology” Scoparone may help promote hair growth or address hair loss.
48 citations
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August 2018 in “Nature Communications” This study found that JunB, a transcription factor, is crucial for maintaining epidermal-pilosebaceous stem cell homeostasis by regulating progenitor cell behavior and preventing sebaceous gland dysfunction.
2 citations
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January 2019 in “Medizinische Genetik” Among families with pediatric brain disease, this study identified over 200 novel genetic causes, revealing potential treatment points using drug repurposing or nutritional supplementation.
January 2024 in “Wiadomości Lekarskie” This research highlights major advancements in vaccinology, such as mRNA vaccines and nanoparticle delivery systems, enhancing vaccine efficacy and paving the way for novel vaccine development against infectious and non-infectious diseases like cancer, with implications for improved global health outcomes.
13 citations
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April 2019 in “iScience” In this study, researchers observed that EGFR deficiency in the epidermis affects gene expression related to cell differentiation and structure, highlighting spatial and temporal roles of EGFR during skin and hair follicle development.
March 2024 in “Jagiellonian University Repository (Jagiellonian University)” This study found that DNA methylation-based age predictors and lifestyle factors significantly affect perceived age and external visible characteristics in the aging process, with implications for forensic and anti-aging cosmetic applications.
14 citations
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March 2015 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy” This study indicates that ABCG2 expression identifies interfollicular keratinocyte progenitor cells in human epidermis and suggests it could help enrich these stem cells for research and treatment.
1 citations
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January 2012 in “Pigment Cell & Melanoma Research” This study identified key components of melanocyte stem cell niches that maintain stem cells in a dormant state and established a culture system that potentially replicates some aspects of in vivo stem cell activity.
139 citations
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August 2006 in “Molecular and Cellular Biology” This study found that Rac1 is crucial for maintaining the integrity of hair follicle structure but is not needed for skin epidermis maintenance in mice.
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.
46 citations
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September 2023 in “Cell Reports” This study reports that sebaceous glands can regenerate after injury through stem cell plasticity, with hair-follicle-derived stem cells replacing sebaceous gland progenitors and playing a crucial role in the regeneration process, which is dependent on FGFR2 signaling and aided by hair growth induction.
This study found that the NuMA protein's microtubule-binding domain is essential for proper spindle orientation and differentiation in keratinocytes, affecting skin and hair development in mice.
178 citations
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April 2011 in “Journal of Clinical Investigation” This study found that the phenotype of Hedgehog/Gli-driven skin tumors in mice depends on the cell of origin, tissue context, and level of oncogenic signaling.
December 2025 in “GeroScience” This study found that both genetic and epigenetic factors significantly influence age-related facial skin aging, with lifestyle and environmental factors also playing a substantial role.
January 2025 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” This study explored the molecular mechanisms determining the identity of keratinocytes and corneal epithelial cells, finding that miRNAs from the Gtl2-Dio3 region, which regulate key signaling pathways, play a significant role in cell identity through the Hox/Gtl2-Dio3 miRNA axis.
January 2024 in “Wiadomości Lekarskie” This study highlights the potential of cosmetic products combining fibroblast growth factors and antioxidants like thioproline, ergothioneine, silymarin, and rosmarinic acid, to mitigate skin aging by reducing oxidative stress and enhancing cellular protection in the skin.
1 citations
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December 2016 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study reports that customer satisfaction with Indulekha products largely depends on product quality over cost and emphasizes the need for innovation to maintain market competitiveness.
168 citations
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August 2009 in “EMBO molecular medicine” This review discusses epidermal stem cell diversity, revealing previously unrecognized differences in stem cell populations, but reports no new experimental results; it highlights the need for further exploration of stem cell interactions and quiescence.
138 citations
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June 2004 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This review discusses the regulation of involucrin gene expression, focusing on transcription factors and signaling pathways, and reports no new experimental findings.
January 1995 in “Expert Systems with Applications”
November 2022 in “Piretc” This review discusses the historical development and market presence of financial leasing, emphasizing its advantages, but reports no new research findings.
1039 citations
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February 2009 in “Nature Reviews Molecular Cell Biology” This review discusses the reuse of molecular mechanisms involved in embryonic skin development for maintaining adult epidermal homeostasis and reports no new results.
January 2024 in “Editora In Vivo eBooks” This case report documents a dog with dermatophytosis, caused by the fungus Microsporum canis, presenting symptoms like alopecia in the neck and ear, highlighting the condition's prevalence in tropical and temperate climates and its zoonotic nature.
1 citations
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January 2021 In this study, CD4+ non-haematopoietic, skin-resident stem cell-like populations were identified in both murine and human epidermis, suggesting they may serve as potential basal cell carcinoma precursors.
January 2022 in “Journal of Biomedical Research & Environmental Sciences” This study suggests that eNOS and STAT6 gene polymorphisms may increase the risk of developing PCOS in South Indian women.
1 citations
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July 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Immune cells boost stem cell activity in hairy moles, causing more hair growth.