This study found that the transcription factor Meis2 is crucial for the maturation and innervation of sensory neurons responsible for light touch in mice, with its absence leading to reduced touch sensitivity.
April 2021 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” A deep learning model was developed to help diagnose trichothiodystrophy by analyzing hair patterns.
February 2013 in “Journal of Visualized Experiments” This study describes a method using lentivirus in mouse cells to analyze epithelial-mesenchymal signaling important for hair follicle development, offering a quicker alternative to genetic models.
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January 2014 in “Journal of international medical research” This study found that, among patients with NSCLC after EGFR-TKI failure, pemetrexed is as effective as docetaxel but has fewer side effects, suggesting it may be a suitable salvage chemotherapy option.
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October 2021 in “Experimental cell research” This study found that macrophage-engineered extracellular vesicle mimetics may promote hair regrowth, presenting a potential alternative to extracellular vesicles for overcoming clinical production challenges.
April 2021 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Early-stage skin substitutes improve wound healing and skin structure.
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June 2014 in “Molecular therapy” This study found that a lentiviral array of reporters can identify lineage-specific promoters and pathways in mesenchymal stem cell differentiation, aiding in the prediction of signaling pathway effects.
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May 2018 in “EMBO journal” This review discusses the regulation of the MiT-TFE family transcription factors, particularly TFEB, through phosphorylation-mediated subcellular localization and reports no new clinical results.
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April 2020 in “Frontiers in Oncology” This review discusses the roles of key epithelial-mesenchymal transition factors and potential therapeutic opportunities involving cancer metabolic pathways, reporting no new clinical results.
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July 2022 in “Han'gug sigpum yeong'yang gwahag hoeji/Journal of the Korean society of food science and nutrition” In this study, ELE was found to protect against oxidative stress-induced testosterone reduction in TM3 Leydig cells by increasing testosterone synthesis and decreasing its conversion.
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February 2025 in “Journal of Nanobiotechnology” In this study, researchers found that using bioinspired nanovesicles derived from inflammation memory-activated epidermal stem cells effectively promoted healing in diabetic wounds by reprogramming neutrophils to an anti-inflammatory phenotype in both laboratory and animal models.
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November 2000 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that the tetracycline-regulated transcription system effectively controls conditional gene expression in the mouse epidermis, allowing suppression and activation of specific genes with doxycycline.
This study found that a positive feedback loop involving RHD2-derived ROS and Ca2+ influx maintains active growth sites in Arabidopsis root hair cells, influencing cell shape.
This study found that the FER/MLO signaling module plays a crucial role in calcium oscillations and ROS production in root hair tip growth, with the MLO15 protein regulating these processes and restoring disrupted growth and signaling in fer mutant root hairs.
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December 2020 in “Pharmaceutics” In this study, a mixture of tocopherol acetate, L-menthol, and stevioside was more effective in promoting hair growth in mice compared to tocopherol acetate or L-menthol alone.
June 2021 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” This study discovered that the gene Tfap2b identifies a melanocyte stem cell population in zebrafish, essential for regenerating melanocytes with multi-fate potential into adult pigment cells.
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September 2018 in “Matrix Biology” The researchers reported that mouse keratinocyte-specific deletion of laminin γ1 led to delayed coat pigmentation due to impaired melanocyte migration and differentiation, linked to altered laminin composition in the basement membrane.
September 2023 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” CTP-543 significantly improved eyebrow and eyelash regrowth and patient satisfaction in adults with alopecia areata.
December 2023 in “International journal of high dilution research” The study reported that mice receiving dynamized Melatonin 6 cH and Lissotriton 6 cH for 14 days exhibited improved coat health and increased endurance in forced swimming tests, with Melatonin-treated mice swimming 2.5 times longer and Lissotriton-treated mice 4 times longer than controls.
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January 2019 in “International Journal of Medical Reviews and Case Reports” This case report describes a 10-year-old girl with lamellar ichthyosis who showed marked improvement in scaling and skin stiffness after six weeks of treatment with emollient and supportive therapy.
April 2024 in “Cellular signalling” This study on mice found that activating TRPML channels with MLSA1 promoted hair regeneration, accelerated hair cycle transition, and influenced human dermal papilla cells to secrete hair growth promoting factors while reducing hair growth inhibitors and oxidative damage.
December 2013 in “Appetite” This study identified a nonfunctional Itpr3 gene in BTBR mice, attributed to a 12-bp deletion, which likely causes their simultaneous hair loss and taste perception deficits.
This study found that protein hydrolysates from mealworms, especially those derived using flavourzyme, significantly enhance adipogenic differentiation in 3T3-L1 preadipocytes, suggesting their potential as sustainable ingredients for glycemic control, skin health, and tissue regeneration products.
November 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” TEC kinases may help cause inflammation in vitiligo and could be targeted for treatment.
May 2005 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature” In this study, transgenic mice with a truncated latent transforming growth factor-beta-binding protein showed reduced keratinocyte proliferation and alterations in the hair cycle due to mis-localization of transforming growth factor-beta.
July 2022 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study demonstrated that Tet2 and Tet3 enzymes are crucial for controlling gene expression related to hair differentiation in mice, suggesting DNA demethylation could be a new method for managing hair growth.
In this study, Sox13 was identified as a novel marker for early hair follicle development and differentiation in mice, though it appears to be dispensable for overall epidermal and adnexal development.
February 2016 in “The journal of allergy and clinical immunology/Journal of allergy and clinical immunology/The journal of allergy and clinical immunology” This study reports a novel mutation in the TP63 gene associated with T and B cell lymphopenia in an EEC patient, suggesting that EEC diagnosis should include TREC assay and evaluation for immunodeficiency.
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September 2022 in “Biomaterials Research” This study found that the film-trigger applicator system enhanced drug delivery efficiency and skin penetration of dissolving microneedles compared to traditional patch systems in both lab and animal models.
April 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study identified mefloquine as a potent inducer of lethal ER stress that effectively eliminated vemurafenib-resistant and sensitive melanoma cells, suggesting its potential for repurposing as a melanoma treatment.