15 citations
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December 2018 in “International journal of environmental research and public health/International journal of environmental research and public health” This study observed that Epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG) can inhibit phosphorylation of STAT1 and reduce a specific subset of immune cells in vitro and ex vivo, suggesting a potential role in maintaining immune privilege in alopecia areata.
February 2026 in “Small Ruminant Research” This study found that specific genetic variations in the IRF2BP2 gene influence fleece structure in sheep, with one variant completely determining coat type and another significantly modifying fiber characteristics, providing valuable insights for improving fleece quality through selective breeding.
July 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”
6 citations
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January 2021 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This study suggests that finasteride treatment in male rats can lead to changes in liver carbohydrate metabolism and may result in metabolic disruptions and liver steatosis in their offspring.
64 citations
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March 2017 in “Nature communications” This study identified 63 genetic loci associated with male-pattern baldness, uncovering genes and pathways that may help develop treatments and suggesting its connection to other human conditions.
37 citations
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August 2020 in “BMC Genomics” This study found that while genetic variants contribute minimally to predicting hair greying in a Polish population, age remains the primary predictor, underscoring the complexity of hair greying as a genetic trait.
5 citations
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September 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Keratinocyte cytokines and genetic variations influence the development of moles and skin pigmentation.
1 citations
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May 2025 in “Scientific Reports” In this study, researchers analyzed skin tissues from two types of Jinlan Cashmere Goats and identified crucial non-coding RNA mechanisms potentially impacting cashmere yield, revealing significant DE lncRNAs, mRNA expressions, and pathways relevant to cashmere quality improvement.
1 citations
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April 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that facial sun damage scores from UV photography correlate with skin cancer and melanoma risk factors, suggesting this technology may help identify individuals at higher risk.
November 2003 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This article includes summaries of multiple studies on dermatological topics like Imiquimod's effects on tumors, vitamin C absorption enhancement, and ferritin levels in hair loss, but reports no new results itself.
This study found that Plakophilin 1 regulates innate immune responses in keratinocytes by controlling RNA helicase activity, balancing inflammation during epidermal immune challenges.
January 2026 in “Scientific Reports” In this study, researchers identified 19 genetic risk loci and highlighted 16 candidate causal genes, including immune-related ones, associated with polycystic ovary syndrome, emphasizing the role of specific immune cells like T cells and NK cells in its pathogenesis.
This study identified 19 genetic risk loci and 16 potential causal genes related to PCOS, highlighting the role of immune cell-specific mechanisms in its pathogenesis.
This study identified various non-coding RNAs (ncRNAs) and mRNAs differentially expressed in skin tissues of two coat types of Jinlan Cashmere Goats, suggesting potential regulatory networks that could inform precision breeding strategies to improve cashmere quality and yield.
July 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that in mice with alopecia areata, CD8+ T cells showed clonal expansion and specific regulatory networks, which might help identify new therapeutic targets for patients not responding to JAK inhibitors.
March 2024 in “Journal of Endocrinological Investigation” This study on male rats found that finasteride treatment led to the differential expression of several genes in the hypothalamus and hippocampus, hinting at potential links to observed side effects like depression, anxiety, and cognitive disturbances.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that tissue transcriptomics and a normalization approach can effectively cluster nine inflammatory skin diseases and identify specific biomarkers, including PTEN as a marker for cutaneous lupus erythematosus.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study explored COVID-related chilblains using transcriptomics and found they showed a distinct interferon and JAK/STAT pathway activation, absent in vaccine-related chilblains, with inflammatory cell types varying over time.
July 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” This article reviews the clinical presentation, diagnosis, and treatment options for discoid lupus erythematosus and reports no new clinical results.
April 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The researchers reported that SOX4 expression is significantly upregulated in melanoma and its knockdown in cell lines resulted in reduced tumor progression, suggesting potential for targeted therapies.
April 2023 in “Medizinische Genetik” This review discusses the current status of genetic research on male-pattern hair loss and reports no new findings, outlining significant achievements and future challenges in understanding its biology and treatment.
30 citations
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April 2013 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that ionizing radiation primarily affects keratinocyte stem cells in the hair follicle, suggesting they play a central role in radiation-induced hair graying, rather than melanocyte stem cells.
1 citations
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June 2025 in “Frontiers in Genetics” In this study, researchers identified genes IRF2BP2 and EGFR as key to understanding double-coated fleece formation in Hetian sheep, offering insights that may advance machine learning-driven multi-omics selection models in sheep breeding.
27 citations
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November 2021 in “Scientific Reports” This study used bioinformatics to explore molecular differences in testicular and ovarian responses to SARS-CoV-2, identifying genes that could be associated with sex differences in infection outcomes.
November 2024 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” In this review, the authors discuss how hair may protect against scalp skin cancer by enabling IL-17-biased immunosurveillance, while hair loss could permit tumor development by reducing this immune protection.
October 2024 in “Preprints.org” This review by two dermatologists suggests that hair on the human scalp may protect against skin cancer not just physically, but by enabling IL-17 immune surveillance, with hair loss potentially leading to increased tumor growth due to reduced immunosurveillance.
29 citations
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July 2015 in “Journal of Medical Genetics” This study identified a new gene involved in woolly hair by linking a homozygous variant in KRT25 to autosomal recessive woolly hair in two Pakistani families.
26 citations
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July 2021 in “International journal of adolescent medicine and health” This review covers various treatments for managing PCOS symptoms and infertility, noting that aromatase inhibitors may be as or more effective than clomiphene citrate for ovulation induction but reports no new clinical results.
17 citations
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November 2016 in “Journal of Pakistan Association of Dermatologists” These guidelines review the diagnosis and management of vitiligo in Asian skin, providing evidence-based clinical advice but report no new clinical findings.
16 citations
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December 2018 in “Skin pharmacology and physiology” This study found that in people with alopecia areata, oxidative stress indicators were higher and specific enzyme activities were lower compared to healthy controls, suggesting oxidative stress's significant role in disease pathogenesis.