33 citations
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January 2018 in “The International Journal of Developmental Biology” This review discusses the dual role of cellular senescence in ageing and tissue repair and suggests potential therapeutic applications, with no new experimental results reported.
2 citations
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April 2023 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy” This study found that small extracellular vesicles derived from human adipose tissue could promote soft tissue regeneration and increase M2 macrophage polarization, suggesting a promising cell-free approach to tissue repair.
9 citations
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May 2014 in “BMC medical genetics” In this case report, the authors suggest that a novel enhancer element's translocation near the TRPS1 gene may contribute to the TRPS phenotype, expanding understanding of the syndrome's genetic basis.
5 citations
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October 2017 in “Cellular Reprogramming” This research found that inhibiting HSP90 in a murine model increased cellular plasticity, suggesting a potential role for HSP90 in cancer progression through enhanced adaptability to stress.
May 2025 in “Experimental Dermatology” This study found that specific TRPM5 modulators are unlikely to directly affect sebaceous glands, but safe TPPO analogues may provide moderate lipogenic and anti-inflammatory effects beneficial for dry skin conditions.
8 citations
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January 2014 in “BioMed Research International” This study reported that among three plant extracts tested for hair growth on nude mice, Eclipta alba significantly increased hair density and length, unlike Asiasari radix and Panax ginseng.
6 citations
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January 2022 in “BMC Medical Genomics” This study identified eight mutations in five genes associated with different aspects of ichthyosis among Tunisian patients, enhancing understanding of its genetic and clinical diversity.
18 citations
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December 2021 in “Journal of Nanobiotechnology” This study found that nanofibers combining a polydopamine coating and curcumin nanocrystals were effective in treating diabetic wounds infected with methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus by providing sequential photothermal antibacterial action and promoting M2 macrophage polarization, which accelerated wound healing through enhanced angiogenesis and cell proliferation.
6 citations
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January 2016 in “Open journal of regenerative medicine” This study found that macrophages treated with keratin in vitro were more similar to anti-inflammatory M2 macrophages and reduced astrocyte reactivity, potentially limiting secondary inflammatory damage after spinal cord injury.
20 citations
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January 2022 in “Oxidative Medicine and Cellular Longevity” This study found that intrinsic reactive oxygen species drive the hair follicle cycle progression through DNA damage and repair, apoptosis, and macrophage polarization, influencing hair loss and regeneration dynamics in mice.
40 citations
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March 2022 in “Small” In an animal model, this study found that PEG hydrogels delivering M2 macrophage-derived exosomes effectively promoted M1 to M2 macrophage transition and enhanced wound healing.
June 2024 in “International journal of biological macromolecules” This study reports that beta-glucan hybrid hydrogels, reinforced with laponite nanoclay, showed promising results in rat models for managing hemorrhage and diabetic wound healing by enhancing hemostasis, reducing inflammation, and promoting faster wound closure and tissue regeneration.
80 citations
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March 2004 in “Neuropediatrics” This article presents an update on a family with Coats' plus disorder, documenting additional symptoms and two new similar cases, and reviews literature suggesting a link to dyskeratosis congenita for potential molecular insights.
58 citations
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April 1998 in “Journal of biological chemistry/The Journal of biological chemistry” This study identified that the enzyme CYP2B12 is skin-specific and likely plays a role in the metabolism of arachidonic acid, a key component in lipid signaling within sebaceous glands.
September 2025 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This study found that injecting nu/nu mice with aqueous dispersion of unmodified fullerene C60 significantly stimulated hair growth compared to controls, suggesting its potential as a new therapeutic approach for alopecia.
July 2025 in “Pharmaceutics” This study found that Annexin A5 significantly reduced fibrosis and inflammation in both preventive and therapeutic contexts in a bleomycin-induced localized scleroderma mouse model, demonstrating its potential anti-fibrotic and anti-inflammatory effects for treating fibrotic diseases.
89 citations
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April 2020 in “Advanced Healthcare Materials” In this study, MSC-laden silk nanofiber hydrogels accelerated wound healing and enabled scarless skin regeneration with hair follicles, outperforming MSC-free hydrogels in repairing full-thickness skin defects.
3 citations
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June 2023 in “Nano today” This study reported that bioinks containing calcium molybdate nanoparticles and dermal papilla cells can promote hair regrowth in vivo by creating an anti-inflammatory environment and activating the mTOR signaling pathway in macrophages.
October 2023 in “Cell & bioscience” This study identified a primitive coarse wool characteristic in Merino sheep that enhances environmental adaptability and fine wool yield without reducing quality, suggesting that epigenetic mechanisms, particularly involving the imprinted Gtl2-miRNAs locus, regulate this advantageous trait.
56 citations
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November 2022 in “Biomolecules” This review explores the role of macrophage subsets in adult cutaneous wound healing and emphasizes their potential for therapeutic targeting, but reports no new experimental results.
37 citations
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February 2024 in “Military Medical Research” In this review, biomaterial-based mechanical strategies were highlighted for their potential to enhance skin regeneration and promote scarless repair, though a comprehensive understanding of their underlying mechanisms is still needed for broader application.
263 citations
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February 2020 in “International journal of molecular sciences” This paper discusses the potential roles of adipose tissue derived stem cells in skin regeneration and wound healing but emphasizes the need for further research on their effectiveness in clinical settings.
11 citations
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January 1987 in “Electrophoresis” This study found that keratin phenotypes were consistent across different types of hair from the same individual, allowing for successful keratin typing following ABH blood group determination.
July 2025 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” This study examines the role of immune phenotypes and cytokines in the development of pathological scars, providing insights that may aid in early identification and treatment strategies for these scars.
2 citations
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June 2021 in “Research Square (Research Square)” This study identified a novel missense mutation in the FGF5 gene associated with the longhair phenotype in about 3% of Maine Coon cats, suggesting it may be a breed-specific variant.
29 citations
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April 2020 in “Biomolecules” The study suggests that a 3D culture system using the RAD16-I peptide scaffold can help restore the original phenotype of hair follicle dermal papilla cells and support their osteogenic and adipogenic differentiation.
June 2020 in “Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases” This observational study concluded that anti-Ku antibodies do not specifically indicate any systemic autoimmune disease or associated clinical phenotype.
25 citations
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September 2006 in “Birth Defects Research” This article discusses various skin pattern formations, their molecular mechanisms, and highlights the need for further understanding to connect molecular biology with organism phenotypes, without providing new clinical findings.
136 citations
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March 1996 in “Journal of the American Chemical Society” This study explains finasteride's high potency and specificity as a mechanism-based inhibitor for treating benign prostatic hyperplasia by detailing its interaction with human type 2 steroid 5α-reductase.
June 2023 in “Frontiers in Genetics” This study suggests that the curly hair phenotype in Mangalitza pigs may involve complex gene interactions related to calcium signaling and lipid metabolism, rather than changes in TRPM2 or CYP4F3 expression.