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January 2018 in “Biomedical dermatology” This study found that epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG) may reduce paclitaxel-induced apoptosis in human dermal papilla cells by regulating microRNA expression related to apoptosis and cell proliferation.
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December 2025 in “Nature Communications” This study found that the repressive histone mark H2AK119ub links inhibitory FGF signals with the quiescent state in hair follicle stem cells, revealing a signaling-epigenetic axis crucial for maintaining stem cell quiescence and tissue homeostasis.
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May 2023 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” This study found that stem cells can temporarily act as non-professional phagocytes during hair cycle regeneration by clearing apoptotic cells through a process requiring local lipids and retinoids for activation, providing insights into their dual role in maintaining tissue integrity.
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December 2022 in “Scientific Data” This study used single-cell ATAC sequencing to map chromatin accessibility in developing mouse hair follicles, offering insights into the transcriptional regulation and epigenetic mechanisms underlying hair follicle development.
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September 2022 in “Organoid” In this study, the researchers developed a new protocol using human-induced pluripotent stem cells to efficiently create skin hair follicle organoids, which may aid in optimizing hair follicle growth and exploring treatments for alopecia.
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September 2022 in “Frontiers in genetics” This study found that cashmere has a significantly smaller mean fiber diameter compared to sheep and goat wool, and identified key proteins that may influence this difference.
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April 2021 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” This study found that skin surface lipids contain measurable mRNAs, providing a non-invasive way to study skin diseases, with specific gene expression changes observed in atopic dermatitis patients.
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September 2020 in “Schweizer Archiv für Tierheilkunde” This study found that Swiss cattle exhibiting rat-tail syndrome are heterozygous for genetic variants linked to pigmentation and color dilution, likely due to Holstein introgression in the Simmental breed.
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August 2020 in “Scientific reports” This study identified genes potentially involved in the development and differentiation of skin appendages in Atelerix albiventris, noting significant enrichment of immune-related genes in hair-type tissues.
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April 2020 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” This study reveals that basement membrane composition and structure in mouse hair follicles are specialized for distinct inter-tissue interactions, with laminin α5 being essential for maintaining these interfaces.
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April 2020 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” This article discusses the MendelVar webserver, which integrates Mendelian disease data with GWAS findings to prioritize candidate genes for complex traits and reports no new experimental results.
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January 2011 in “Dental Medicine Research” This study suggests that Keratin 6hf may be a potential marker of oral squamous cell carcinoma and could play a role in its progression, though further research is needed to understand its function.
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May 2026 in “Nature Communications” This study demonstrated that CD19-CAR T cell therapy may promote structural regeneration in the skin of systemic sclerosis patients, as evidenced by histological improvements and fibroblast population changes, suggesting its potential for tissue remodeling in fibrotic diseases.
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.
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May 2025 in “Animal Bioscience” This study explored the spatial variation of THFD in cashmere goats and identified four genes associated with it, offering insights that could aid in the development of THFD genes for these animals.
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August 2023 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” This study created a detailed spatial atlas of healthy human skin and basal cell carcinoma, revealing a potential hair follicle origin for basal cell carcinoma and expansion of certain mesenchymal cell populations.
1 citations
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July 2023 in “Nature communications” This study found that deleting the Mof gene in mouse skin leads to severe defects in skin cell self-renewal, differentiation, and hair follicle growth, indicating that MOF is crucial for mitochondrial and ciliary gene expression and essential for skin development.
1 citations
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July 2022 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” This study re-analyzed single cell RNAseq data and confirmed longstanding views on keratin gene regulation in keratinocytes, while challenging assumptions about their role in cellular differentiation states.
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November 2020 in “Biochemical Society transactions” This narrative review discusses the discovery of plasticity in epidermal stem cells using single-cell transcriptomics, but reports no new results; it highlights the potential implications for regenerative medicine.
1 citations
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September 2020 in “Cochrane library (CD-ROM)” This Cochrane Review protocol aims to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of various treatments for alopecia areata through a network meta-analysis, but no specific study findings are reported yet.
1 citations
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July 2020 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” This study found that centrosome ablation in developing epidermis triggers cell surveillance pathways, resulting in thinner skin and halted hair follicle growth, while later stages of epidermal growth may operate independently of basal progenitor division orientation.
1 citations
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January 2018 in “Stem cell biology and regenerative medicine” This review discusses the roles of DNA methylation in skin development and regeneration, highlighting its impact on embryonic skin lineage, homeostasis, and potential therapeutic targets, but reports no new clinical results.
1 citations
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September 2015 in “Clinics in Dermatology” This article provides a diagnostic guide for clinicians to differentiate between various hair shaft disorders by using a structured question-by-question approach but does not report new clinical findings.
1 citations
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February 2013 in “InTech eBooks” Genetic mutations cause various hair diseases, and whole genome sequencing may reveal more about these conditions.
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January 2013 in “Elsevier eBooks” The document reviews various hair and nail disorders, their causes, and treatments, emphasizing the need for proper diagnosis and the link between nail changes and systemic diseases.
1 citations
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January 2012 in “Juntendō Igaku/Juntendo igaku” This study found that a simplified classification based on clinical and morphological features may aid in the diagnosis and initial management of inherited keratinizing disorders, although genetic analysis is essential for definitive diagnosis.
This study utilized a pigmented human epidermal equivalent model to incorporate melanocytes into the epidermis and found enhanced differentiation potential compared to conventional in vitro systems, reflecting in vivo cellular trajectories and highlighting melanocyte-to-keratinocyte communication pathways.
July 2026 in “Organoid Research” In this review, researchers summarize key factors in constructing skin organoids, including cell source and assembly methods, and emphasize advances such as air-liquid interface culture for improving tissue development, aiming to guide standardized protocols and future clinical applications.
June 2026 in “Cell Regeneration” This review highlights the roles of key transcription factors and signaling pathways in regulating olfactory epithelium regeneration, discussing recent advances in single-cell and spatial transcriptomics as well as organoid models to enhance understanding of olfactory regeneration mechanisms.
June 2026 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” In this study, researchers used single-cell RNA sequencing to map the hair follicle microenvironment in fine-wool sheep, identifying specific cell types and gene expressions that influence wool fiber diameter, with dermal papilla cells playing a significant role in hair follicle development.