32 citations
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April 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that STAT5 activation in the dermal papilla acts as a key switch to trigger anagen entry in postdevelopmental hair follicle cycling.
30 citations
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May 2016 in “Expert Opinion on Biological Therapy” This review discusses immune pathways involved in alopecia areata and explores emerging, more targeted therapeutic strategies, noting their potential for better safety and effectiveness compared to traditional immune suppressants.
27 citations
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March 2024 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” This review highlights the potential of natural product-derived compounds, such as flavonoids and alkaloids, to reverse multidrug resistance in tumors, emphasizing their role in regulating signaling pathways, proteins, and genes related to MDR, and aims to guide future research efforts in this area.
26 citations
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May 2014 in “BioEssays” This review discusses how neuroendocrine pathways influence keratin regulation in human skin and hair follicles and suggests these pathways as potential targets for new treatments of skin disorders, but reports no clinical results.
17 citations
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September 2022 in “Genes & Genomics” In this study, researchers identified specific long non-coding RNAs involved in feather development that do not follow traditional genetic inheritance patterns in chickens.
17 citations
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October 2017 in “Scientific reports” This study found that Super Merino sheep have a higher wool follicle density, finer fleece, and distinct gene expression compared to Small Tail Han sheep, which may inform future breeding and genetic interventions.
14 citations
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January 2020 in “Advances in Dermatology and Allergology” This study found that elevated serum levels of IL-15 in active alopecia areata patients are correlated with disease severity, suggesting it plays a role in disease pathogenesis.
13 citations
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September 2024 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” This review highlighted the pharmacological potential of Mor, noting its protective effects on the kidneys, liver, bones, nervous system, heart, digestive system, skin, and lungs, as well as its anti-obesity and anti-inflammatory properties, revealing areas for future research.
11 citations
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July 2016 in “Endocrinology” This study found that higher Lnk expression in PCOS patients may contribute to insulin resistance by inhibiting insulin signaling pathways.
10 citations
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August 2014 in “PLoS ONE” This study suggests that mammalian hair follicles may serve as a viable and non-invasive system for diagnosing traumatic brain injury, reflecting similar molecular responses observed in other tissues.
6 citations
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January 2010 in “Springer eBooks” SA linked to mitochondrial issues and oxidative stress, while AGA involves disrupted hair growth genes.
5 citations
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October 2014 in “Methods” This article describes how PESCADOR software assists in creating detailed biological pathway charts from PubMed abstracts, focusing on hair and breast development case studies without providing new clinical results.
3 citations
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May 2023 in “Frontiers in immunology” This study reviewed the role of inflammasomes in autoimmune skin diseases, highlighting their contribution to the pathogenesis of conditions such as vitiligo, alopecia areata, and psoriasis, and suggesting that targeting inflammasome dysregulation may offer new therapeutic options.
2 citations
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December 2023 in “Journal of clinical immunology” This study describes the positive effects of the JAK inhibitor ruxolitinib in treating autoimmune manifestations in three patients with autoimmune polyendocrine syndrome type-1 over a period of at least 30 months, with excellent tolerance and no adverse events observed.
2 citations
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January 2023 in “Prague Medical Report” This review examined the role, efficacy, and safety of Janus kinase inhibitors in treating alopecia areata, noting that baricitinib has received approval as the first on-label treatment due to positive outcomes in multiple trials.
2 citations
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January 2023 in “International journal of biological sciences” This review discusses the mechanisms of hair repigmentation and reports no clinical results; the authors suggest further research into topical treatments for reversing gray hair.
1 citations
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December 2025 in “Scientific Reports” In this study, researchers developed a predictive model for the onset of alopecia areata by analyzing six datasets to identify key feature genes and employing various machine learning algorithms, ultimately finding the XGBoost model most effective for clinical application.
1 citations
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March 2024 in “Signal transduction and targeted therapy” In this review, researchers explored the multifaceted role of NF-κB signaling in various biological processes and diseases, including its interactions with other pathways, and discussed possible therapeutic approaches targeting this pathway for treating conditions like cancer, autoimmune disorders, and COVID-19.
1 citations
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June 2021 in “Journal of dermatology and dermatitis” This review explores the promising but varied effectiveness of tyrosine kinase inhibitors for treating different skin diseases, indicating their potential in dermatology while acknowledging the need for more evidence.
March 2026 in “Frontiers in Medicine” This study reviews advances in targeted therapies for moderate-severe dermatological conditions like plaque psoriasis and atopic dermatitis, reporting on newly approved treatments and highlighting the need for further innovations in managing rare inflammatory skin diseases through emerging laboratory techniques and trials.
December 2025 in “ADMET & DMPK” This review synthesizes recent research to propose a precision framework for treating androgenetic alopecia and alopecia areata based on genetic insights and pathway biology, highlighting the roles of androgen-receptor signaling, immune dysregulation, and emerging therapies like regenerative medicine and AI-assisted diagnostics.
November 2025 in “International Journal of Recent Innovations in Medicine and Clinical Research” The abstract does not provide any specific research findings or results, but rather serves as a promotional description for IP Innovative Publication Pvt Limited, highlighting their services and publication offerings in medical journals and related fields from Delhi, India.
October 2025 in “Dermatology and Therapy” This study reviewed the literature on atopic dermatitis and found a strong connection with several other skin conditions, such as psoriasis and alopecia areata, while highlighting potential treatments like JAK inhibitors and dupilumab that show promise for these comorbidities.
June 2025 in “Saratov Medical Journal” This review highlights recent advances in dermatology, including innovations in skin cancer treatments, acne and psoriasis management, trends in cosmetic procedures, and the impact of telemedicine, emphasizing ongoing research's role in enhancing patient care and outcomes.
This review highlights new treatment options for alopecia, including JAK inhibitors and Wnt pathway-targeting therapies, which may offer better efficacy and safety than traditional treatments like minoxidil and finasteride, but notes the need for more research on long-term effects and patient-specific responses.
January 2025 in “RSC Pharmaceutics” Smart microneedles using advanced tech could improve psoriasis treatment.
November 2024 in “Open Repository of the University of Porto (University of Porto)” This report details a six-month internship experience, split between hospital and community pharmacy settings, which enhanced practical skills and theoretical knowledge in pharmaceutical care and highlighted the pharmacist's role in ensuring safe medication use.
This study explored new molecular structures as potential COVID-19 treatments, identifying a compound called Hit15 that inhibited viral infection in lab settings and reduced inflammation markers in human neutrophils, suggesting further development is warranted.
May 2024 in “Frontiers in Immunology” In this mini-review, recent insights suggest a possible role of type-2-related immunity in diseases like alopecia areata, vitiligo, and localized scleroderma, though whether this immune response benefits or worsens these conditions remains unclear.
March 2024 in “Frontiers in genetics” This review discusses the insights gained from single-cell RNA sequencing of fibroblasts in various cancers and wound healing, highlighting differences in gene expression and novel interactions.