73 citations
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October 2003 in “Journal of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics” This study found that hair depigmentation in mice and humans can be a dynamic indicator of KIT inhibition by the drug SU11248, correlating with treatment periods.
4 citations
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May 2024 in “Experimental Dermatology” This study reviews the role of the KIT ligand and receptor pathway in managing melanocyte and mast cell-related skin diseases, examining how its regulation can lead to potential therapies for conditions like vitiligo, melanoma, and mastocytosis. Results are not reported.
2 citations
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September 2009 in “Pigment Cell & Melanoma Research” This study found that non-cutaneous melanocytes in mice are less sensitive to Kit signaling compared to cutaneous melanocytes, showing dependence on ET3 and HGF signaling.
1 citations
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August 2015 in “Experimental Dermatology” This review discusses the roles of KIT and mast cells in skin physiology and pathology using different genetic models and reports no new clinical results; the authors suggest further exploration of KIT deficiency.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” In this study, topical inhibition of casein kinase 1 in mice was found to enhance melanocyte precursor migration and eumelanin production, suggesting potential applications for treating vitiligo and graying hair through KitL/c-Kit signaling pathway activation.
39 citations
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January 2008 in “Journal of Endocrinology” This study found that in androgenetic alopecia, reduced stem cell factor production by dermal papilla cells may lead to decreased pigmentation in hair follicles.
26 citations
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July 2007 in “Biochemical Pharmacology” This study found that phenyl-imidazole sulfonamide derivatives, particularly ISCK03, inhibited c-kit signaling and promoted depigmentation in various experimental settings, suggesting potential use as skin-whitening agents.
15 citations
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January 2010 in “Experimental Dermatology” This study found that maternal iron-restricted diets increased alopecia incidence in IL-10-deficient mouse pups with mast cells, implicating mast cells as potential effectors in this process.
10 citations
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January 2010 in “Acta Histochemica Et Cytochemica” This study found that patients with alopecia areata and androgenetic alopecia showed increased c-kit expression and decreased Ki-67 expression in hair follicle cells compared to controls, suggesting a possible feedback mechanism involving stem cell factor signaling.
6 citations
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November 2011 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” A new gene mutation may allow some piebaldism patients to regain skin color in white patches.
4 citations
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March 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” SPRY1 deficiency in skin cells causes stem cells to move to the skin surface, leading to increased pigmentation.
4 citations
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January 2021 in “Journal of Clinical Medical Research” This review provides an in-depth analysis of the structure and function of c-kit activation, and its role in both normal physiological and pathological conditions, with no new research findings reported.
January 2020 in “Egyptian Journal of Dermatology and Venereology” This study found that increased expression of the stem cell factor receptor c-kit was associated with alopecia areata and androgenic alopecia, suggesting it may have a predictive role in progression among high-risk patients.
April 2026 in “Journal of Applied Veterinary Science And Technology” In this case report, the rapid clinical improvement of a 2-month-old rescued kitten with severe malnutrition-related ascites after nutritional intervention highlights the importance of nutritional assessment in diagnosing ascites in young felines.
October 2025 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” This study explored how using kitchen-related analogies for dermatological signs, like comparing certain appearances to common culinary items, can enhance understanding and retention of complex medical concepts in dermatology.
March 2023 in “Journal of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Health” This study in Kitui County, Kenya, identified histopathological lesions due to Cordylobia anthropophaga infestations in dogs, including parasitic granulomas and eosinophilic lymphadenitis, leading to severe health effects such as emaciation and potential death.
17 citations
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November 2015 in “Oxidative Medicine and Cellular Longevity” This study suggests that FGF-9 treatment may improve cardiac function by reducing vascular apoptosis and enhancing angiogenesis in infarcted hearts of both nondiabetic and diabetic mice.
8 citations
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March 2020 in “Dermatologic Therapy” This study found that a new formulation kit of Pielus Anti-hair loss lotion and shampoo, used daily for 90 days, was safe and effective in reducing hair loss and increasing hair strength and density among patients with telogen effluvium and/or androgenetic alopecia.
In this study, researchers developed a chemiluminescence assay kit for detecting free testosterone, showing it performed well and met clinical demands with low cost and automation; free testosterone levels differed in patients with various diagnoses, suggesting its diagnostic relevance for diseases such as prostate malignancy.
November 2022 in “Van Sağlık Bilimleri Dergisi” This study found no association between W locus allele variations and phenotypic traits like eye color, head spotting, and fur length in Turkish Van cats, suggesting other genetic factors should be explored.
March 2003 in “Rosa P: A digital library for transportation research (United States Department of Transportation)” This article presents a toolkit created by the FTA to help transit agencies manage employees' use of medications that could impact public safety, but it reports no new results.
January 2026 in “The Pharma Innovation” This study describes the successful treatment of a stray kitten with Notoedric mange using a combination of Selamectin, benzyl peroxide shampoo, omega 3 and 6 supplements, and ayurvedic ointment, resulting in complete clinical recovery and negative skin scraping after six weeks.
October 2023 in “Jurnal Ilmu Kesehatan Hewan” This report describes the successful treatment of dermatophytosis due to Trychophyton spp. in a 2-month-old kitten using ketoconazole cream, fish oil, multivitamin syrup, and sulfur soap, resulting in significant improvement in the skin condition after four weeks.
1 citations
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January 2021 in “JIFFK Jurnal Ilmu Farmasi dan Farmasi Klinik” In this study, the researchers found that while the chitosan-alginate gel base supported hair growth, the addition of 0.5% celery extract did not enhance growth, likely due to its low concentration.
September 2023 in “Small animal advances” This case report from Veterinary Clinical Complex, Kurumbapet, India, described a kitten with superficial dermatophytosis caused by Microsporum spp., which was successfully treated using itraconazole syrup, cetirizine, and a liver-supportive syrup, achieving complete recovery by the third week without adverse effects.
117 citations
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August 2008 in “Sociology of Health and Illness” This review analyzes how the pharmaceutical industry's emphasis on lifestyle drugs and marketing practices leads to the integration of pharmaceuticals into everyday life, with a domestic focus and view of drugs as quick solutions.
1 citations
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July 2022 in “Frontiers in Microbiology” This study found that dietary supplementation with 0.2% MSM improved hair quality in kittens and had no significant negative effects on their growth performance, antioxidant capacity, or gut microbiota.
September 2015 in “Fluids and Barriers of the CNS” This study developed simulated skull models and a method to assess programming tool movements, selecting three models as most clinically relevant for hydrocephalus shunt valve programming.
192 citations
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January 2015 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This review discusses skin-related toxicities associated with targeted cancer therapies and emphasizes the need for dermatologists to understand and manage these adverse effects, but reports no new experimental results.
66 citations
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March 2019 in “Cellular and Molecular Life Sciences” This review discusses melanocyte development, emphasizing the plasticity of melanoblasts and the role of both intrinsic and extracellular signals in their differentiation and migration, with no new clinical results reported.