October 2024 in “Journal of the American Society of Nephrology” This study found that in a large cohort of chronic kidney disease patients, nonprogression or regression of the disease was more common than progression or kidney failure, especially with advancing age.
22 citations
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March 1999 in “International Journal of Clinical Practice” This review discusses the use of topical immunotherapy for severe alopecia areata and resistant viral warts, highlighting diphencyprone's advantages and the need for careful handling to avoid staff sensitisation; it reports no new clinical results.
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September 2018 in “American Journal of Medical Genetics Part A” This case report describes a 32-month-old girl with a newly identified pediatric disorder linked to a de novo mutation in the ODC1 gene, mirroring symptoms seen in a transgenic mouse model.
44 citations
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March 1991 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This article presents two cases of tinea capitis in postpubertal individuals highlighting the importance of early treatment to prevent scarring and permanent hair loss; it reports no new clinical results.
May 2026 in “Mendeley Data” This abstract provides supplementary materials for a study on the efficacy and safety of a topical siRNA-based formulation targeting DKK-1 for androgenetic alopecia, but reports no new findings.
July 2021 in “International journal of dermatology, venereology and leprosy sciences” This study found that diphenylcyclopropenone (DPCP) was more effective and better tolerated than dinitrochlorobenzene (DNCB) in promoting hair regrowth in patients with alopecia areata.
December 2023 in “The journal of physical chemistry. B (1997 : Online)” This study explored the potential of human hair keratin as a filtration material, finding that it may effectively absorb the pollutants diclofenac and perfluorobutanesulfonate. The researchers reported significant binding affinities through molecular simulations, supporting further investigation into keratin's use for water purification.
August 2026 in “The FASEB Journal” This study identified two key epigenetic-related genes, HR and SMYD4, which may act as potential biomarkers in keloid disease, suggesting new therapeutic avenues for further research.
July 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” A peptide in shampoo can promote hair growth and improve hair condition.
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May 2010 in “Journal of Clinical Oncology” This study found that MK-5108 is well tolerated at high doses as monotherapy in cancer patients, showing stable disease and some antitumor activity, particularly in combination with docetaxel.
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November 2013 in “Journal of Endocrinology/Journal of endocrinology” This study found that the vitamin D receptor, but not its ligand, regulates genes involved in hair cycle progression, suggesting a role in integrating hormone signaling pathways for hair and epidermal functions.
June 1996 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” 100 citations
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December 2002 in “Journal of biological chemistry/The Journal of biological chemistry” This study identified a domain on human chromosome 21q22.1 containing various high glycine-tyrosine and high sulfur keratin-associated protein genes, revealing their diverse expression in hair-forming cells.
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February 2021 in “Animal biotechnology” This study found that specific variants of the KAP6-1 gene in cashmere-producing goats were associated with changes in fiber diameter and length, suggesting potential as genetic markers for fiber improvement.
133 citations
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June 1993 in “Molecular and Cellular Biology” This study found that a truncated region of the K5 promoter directs expression in stratified epithelia, particularly in epidermis, hair follicles, and tongue, potentially involving specific keratinocyte nuclear proteins in regulation.
18 citations
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March 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that calbindin-D9k knockout mice on a maternal vitamin D-deficient and low-calcium diet developed transient alopecia, but a high-vitamin D and calcium diet in mothers reduced this effect.
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July 2021 in “Life science alliance” This study observed that disrupting the Pnkp gene in adult mice resulted in a premature aging-like phenotype, suggesting PNKP's vital role in maintaining normal growth and survival of certain progenitor cell populations.
70 citations
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December 2008 in “Cancer Research” This study found that activating CXCR2 on ras-transformed keratinocytes promotes migration and tumor development in a mouse skin model.
64 citations
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March 2004 in “Journal of Clinical Investigation” This study found that inhibiting the enzyme ornithine decarboxylase (ODC) prevented UVB-induced basal cell carcinomas in a mouse model, suggesting ODC is a potential target for chemoprevention strategies.
26 citations
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March 1995 in “Differentiation” This study isolated and sequenced the complete gene rKAP4L1, which encodes a cysteine-rich hair keratin-associated protein in rabbit hair follicles.
152 citations
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April 2002 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study presents evidence that keratitis–ichthyosis–deafness syndrome is caused by a mutation in the connexin 26 gene, expanding the gene's known involvement in various disorders.
15 citations
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April 2001 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” This study found that KF19418 stimulated hair follicle growth in vitro and accelerated hair regrowth in a mouse alopecia model, with effects comparable to minoxidil.
11 citations
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November 2011 in “The Journal of Dermatology” This case report highlights the association of three CX26 gene mutations, particularly the D50N mutation, with keratitis–ichthyosis–deafness syndrome and its potential role in scalp squamous cell carcinoma and breast cancer development in a patient.
4 citations
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July 2020 in “Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications” This study suggests that EDA-A2 induces apoptosis in hair follicles by increasing DKK-1 expression, implicating EDA2R signaling as a potential therapeutic target for androgenetic alopecia.
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April 2009 in “한국생물공학회 학술대회” In this study, onion (Allium cepa) extracts promoted hair growth in an alopecia model in mice, with the effect appearing unrelated to the presence of the polyphenol quercetin.
February 2026 in “Journal of Korea Society of Ingrielogy” This review discusses the potential immuno-regenerative effects of polydioxanone threads in hair loss treatment, focusing on tissue responses and immune modulation, but does not report clinical results.
June 2023 in “Hanguk ingeurie hakoeji” This study found that consuming a fermented protein mixture for 60 days may increase hair density in healthy adults, although it did not significantly change other scalp or hair conditions like thickness, pore condition, or blood vessel exposure.
December 2020 in “한국인그리에학회지” This study found that topical application of astringent persimmon fruit extract significantly increased hair area and length in a Black mice model, suggesting potential for promoting hair growth.
December 2020 in “한국인그리에학회지” This study found that topical application of astrigent persimmon fruit extract may promote hair growth in a Black mice model by increasing the hair existing area and hair length without significantly increasing hair follicles.
September 2016 in “한국임상약학회지” In this study, ibuprofen, menthol, and cetirizine were found to potentially prevent or slow down damage to human dermal fibroblast cells caused by intermittent fever in early alopecia.