This study suggests that using a new computational method to mine social media for side-effect data may enhance drug repositioning by recovering known and trial drug indications effectively.
This study developed a computational method using side-effect data from social media to identify potential new drug indications, showing that it successfully recovered known and trial indications.
This study found that a new computational method using side-effect data from social media can successfully identify known and potential new drug indications for repositioning efforts.
October 2024 in “Archives of Dermatological Research”
10 citations
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October 2017 in “BMJ Open” This article outlines the first prospective cohort study examining whether bariatric surgery can induce satisfactory weight loss in obese Koreans, with no new results reported yet.
55 citations
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August 2024 in “Heliyon” This review article highlights recent progress and challenges in stem cell transplantation for regenerative medicine, emphasizing its potential in tissue repair for conditions like bone and cartilage injuries, neurological disorders, and blood diseases, while stressing the importance of overcoming current obstacles for future advancements.
50 citations
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February 2013 in “BMC evolutionary biology” This study found that the Hr gene loss and positive selection for the FGF5 gene in cetaceans likely contributed to hair loss as these animals adapted to aquatic environments.
42 citations
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January 2014 in “BMC Genomics” This study highlights the loss of hair-type keratin genes in cetaceans compared to terrestrial mammals, suggesting a potential adaptive role linked to their hairless phenotype and habitat changes.
32 citations
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January 2022 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This review discusses the impact of melatonin and its metabolites on skin aging, summarizing how they may serve as "aging neutralizers" through their anti-oxidative and anti-inflammatory properties, but reports no new clinical results.
29 citations
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December 2022 in “Journal of Nanobiotechnology” In this study, IFN-γ-stimulated iPSC-derived mesenchymal stem cell extracellular vesicles improved atopic dermatitis in mice by reducing Th2 cytokine activity, suppressing inflammation, and restoring skin barrier function, as evidenced by decreased itching and inflammatory markers.
25 citations
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December 2021 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy” This review discusses the potential of mesenchymal stem/stromal cells and their exosomes in promoting wound healing and skin regeneration, but reports no new experimental results.
25 citations
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August 2017 in “Frontiers in Zoology” In this study, the researchers reported extensive gene loss and high pseudogenization rates of α-keratin genes in cetaceans compared to terrestrial mammals, likely linked to hair loss and aquatic adaptations.
24 citations
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March 2020 in “Cells” This review provides an overview of natural product-derived small molecule modulators of the Wnt signaling pathway, exploring their potential as therapeutic agents for tissue regeneration and cancer treatment.
19 citations
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January 2023 in “Genes” This study identified genomic regions and genes associated with wool, live weight, body condition, and reproduction traits in Uruguayan Merino sheep, highlighting potential genetic factors influencing these characteristics.
19 citations
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July 2020 in “EBioMedicine” In this study, the researchers identified a variant in the CCHCR1 gene associated with an alopecia areata subtype characterized by impaired keratinization and autoimmune events.
18 citations
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October 2022 in “Biomedicines” This review presents clinical and preclinical evidence supporting innovative regenerative approaches to treat vitiligo, as existing treatments lack a specific cure and predictable long-term repigmentation outcomes.
18 citations
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October 2020 in “Radiation Research” This review discusses the similarities between COVID-19 and acute radiation syndrome, highlighting their shared inflammatory responses and suggesting that insights from radiation biology could inform COVID-19 research and treatment approaches; it reports no new clinical results.
13 citations
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February 2022 in “JAMA Dermatology” This meta-analysis reported that 0.5 mg/d of dutasteride significantly increased total hair count at 24 weeks compared to finasteride and minoxidil in men with androgenetic alopecia.
8 citations
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July 2022 in “Biomedicines” This review discusses the role of autophagy in skin cells and its potential implications for treating immune-related skin diseases, reporting no new clinical results.
6 citations
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June 2012 in “PloS one” This study identified a novel SCF mRNA splice variant in white merino sheep skin, which may play a role in hair follicle melanogenesis.
5 citations
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January 2025 in “Science Advances” In this study, researchers observed that acute stress increased levels of the enzyme 5αR2 in the medial prefrontal cortex of male rats, affecting stress reactivity, but this effect was not seen in females.
5 citations
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October 2023 in “Forests” In this study, researchers assessed the genetic diversity of 101 Ginkgo biloba individuals using EST-SSR markers and concluded that there is a high level of genetic diversity in Ginkgo populations, facilitating the construction of a core germplasm collection for breeding purposes.
4 citations
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September 2025 in “Pharmaceutics” This review highlights the potential of natural hydrogels as advanced wound dressings, emphasizing their capabilities in mimicking the extracellular matrix, supporting healing, and delivering therapeutic agents for chronic and infected wound care.
4 citations
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February 2024 in “Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine” The study observed that Tai Chi and Wuqinxi, when combined with antihypertensive medication, might be particularly effective in lowering systolic and diastolic blood pressure, respectively, suggesting they could be prioritized as treatment options.
3 citations
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August 2025 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This review discusses various types of stem cells used in regenerative medicine, including adult stem cells and induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs), and evaluates them based on their embryonic tissue origins to explore new therapeutic approaches.
3 citations
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July 2024 in “Biomolecules” This paper explores how melatonin interacts with various magnetic fields, noting that it can enhance certain positive health effects or inhibit destructive processes, but may also exacerbate conditions like multiple sclerosis by intensifying inflammation.
3 citations
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November 2022 in “International journal of molecular sciences” This study reported that bio-pulsed avian-derived mesenchymal stem cell extracellular vesicles significantly improved cell proliferation, wound healing, and gene expression in human skin fibroblasts and hair follicle cells.
2 citations
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January 2024 in “Pharmaceuticals” This paper reviews the properties, characteristics, and applications of deep eutectic solvents as environmentally friendly alternatives for extracting bioactive compounds from natural sources in the pharmaceutical industry.
1 citations
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January 2026 in “GigaScience” This study introduces Cell Journey, a new platform for visualizing RNA velocity in 3D, which aims to better capture complex cellular transitions in single-cell datasets compared to current 2D methods.
1 citations
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February 2024 in “Environmental health perspectives” In this study, higher concentrations of environmental metals, particularly manganese, were linked to worse self-reported attention-related behaviors in adolescents from Italy, with no significant modification of this effect by iron status.