23 citations
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July 2020 in “Aging Cell” In this study, researchers found that glycan profiles in epidermal stem cells differed between young and old mice, suggesting these changes may serve as molecular markers for aging.
18 citations
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December 1992 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” This study observed that lectin-binding patterns in skin appendage tumors reveal differences in sweat gland tumors compared to normal tissues, but pilosebaceous tumors maintained a similar lectin-binding pattern to their corresponding normal structures.
7 citations
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January 1998 in “EXPERIMENTAL ANIMALS” This study found no significant differences in lectinhistochemical characteristics of the dorsal skin epidermis between hypotrichotic WBN/Ila-Ht rats and Wistar rats, except for varying lectin binding intensity.
6 citations
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January 1985 in “ACTA HISTOCHEMICA ET CYTOCHEMICA” This study found that epithelial components of calcifying epithelioma of Malherbe showed lectin binding and keratin staining patterns similar to normal hair follicles, with prominent Con A staining in tumor giant cells.
3 citations
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December 2020 This study investigated the interdigital glands in sheep, highlighting their apocrine sweat glands' ultrastructural characteristics and positive lectin reaction, but reported no new clinical results.
December 1990 in “PubMed” This study observed that outer and inner root sheaths of human hair follicles are predominantly characterized by different glycoconjugates, suggesting a relationship between specific lectin labeling and follicle differentiation.
November 2025 in “ACS Omega” This study found that incorporating Canavalia ensiformis lectin into alginate and carboxymethylcellulose films enhanced angiogenic factor expression, suggesting these biopolymer films could be an effective alternative for wound treatment.
107 citations
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May 1999 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” In this study, the immunohistochemical and lectin binding profiles of basal cell carcinoma closely resembled those of the outer root sheath of vellus hair follicles, suggesting a potential histochemical relationship.
36 citations
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April 2019 in “Journal of Herbal Medicine” This review discusses the therapeutic potential of Ganoderma lucidum's secondary metabolites, noting their diverse health benefits, such as anticancer and antioxidant effects, without presenting new experimental results.
8 citations
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May 2017 in “Current traditional medicine” This review explores the phytochemistry and phytopharmacology of Urtica dioica but reports no new experimental findings, focusing on its traditional uses and range of bioactive constituents.
February 2019 in “Mintage journal of pharmaceutical and medical sciences” This article reviews the phytochemical and pharmacological properties of Erythrina variegata but reports that effective anti-alopecia compounds have not yet been identified, suggesting further research is needed.
December 2011 in “URMIA MEDICAL JOURNAL” This study concluded that the expression of specific glycoconjugate terminal sugars is developmentally regulated during rat hair follicle morphogenesis.
29 citations
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July 1991 in “Biochimica et Biophysica Acta (BBA) - General Subjects” Glycoproteins are present in the cell membranes of various keratin fibers.
3 citations
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December 2024 in “Stem Cell Reports” In this study, researchers observed that low levels of fucose-binding lectin staining characterize limbal epithelial progenitor cells, which maintain a high proliferative capacity and may be enhanced by inhibiting fucosylation, offering insights for regenerative therapy of the limbal stem cell niche.
24 citations
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June 2008 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” This review discusses varying views on the pathogenesis of hidradenitis suppurativa and the challenges in achieving a consensus, emphasizing the need for further research rather than providing new findings.
12 citations
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September 1990 in “The Anatomical Record” This study found that distinct glycoconjugate expression patterns in human hair follicle cells suggest complex carbohydrate metabolism, revealing a unique sugar moiety in outer root sheath cells not present in other keratinocytes.
7 citations
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January 1992 in “Acta Histochemica” This study found that the distribution of carbohydrates and proteins in porcine hair follicles and sebaceous glands showed minor differences compared to humans.
7 citations
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May 1993 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” This review examines the role of cell adhesion molecules in the pathogenesis of various inflammatory and neoplastic skin diseases, suggesting their potential utility in diagnosis and treatment without presenting new clinical results.
May 2025 in “Texas Digital Library (University of Texas)” In this study, researchers using Arabidopsis thaliana found that adenosine may inhibit root hair growth and stomatal opening, suggesting it plays a signaling role in plants similar to its function in animal cells, potentially revealing a new adenosine-like receptor pathway.
63 citations
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September 2021 in “Journal of Fungi” In this review, the authors highlighted the broad range of therapeutic and health benefits of mushrooms, including antiviral, antibacterial, anticancer, and other protective effects, due to their complex chemical components like polysaccharides and glucans.
9 citations
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January 1992 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found distinct differences in UEA I glycoprotein binding on follicular keratinocytes between anagen and telogen hair follicles, with staining associated with follicle length and regrowth.
30 citations
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June 2015 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This abstract does not provide any new research findings or results.
84 citations
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April 2013 in “Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology” This review discusses the current research and development of mannosylerythritol lipids, particularly focusing on their potential commercial applications in cosmetics; it reports no new results.
40 citations
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November 2016 in “Molecules” This review discusses the historical and current use of ribosome-inactivating protein-expressing plants in traditional medicine across various cultures and regions, highlighting their role despite a lack of scientific validation.
29 citations
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January 2010 in “Journal of oleo science” In this study, mannosylerythritol lipids from soybean oil notably increased fibroblast and papilla cell viability, suggesting potential as a hair growth agent.
6 citations
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July 2015 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Chicken feather gene mutation helps understand human hair disorders.
January 1995 in “Skin Cancer” This review discusses the cell biological characteristics of the outer root sheath of normal human hair follicles and highlights some similarities and differences with trichilemmal tumors, but reports no new results.
205 citations
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July 2009 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” This review discusses gender-linked skin differences, such as hormone metabolism and sebum production, and reports no new findings; it suggests these insights might inform male-specific dermatological treatments or cosmetic products.
15 citations
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March 1997 in “International Journal of Dermatology” In this case report, the authors describe green hair discoloration in a patient attributed to the use of selenium sulfide.
11 citations
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March 2020 in “Immunology” This study reports that immunologically inert and skewed immune cell populations in developing human skin may contribute to wound healing and structural changes during skin development.