30 citations
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March 2019 in “Archives animal breeding/Archiv für Tierzucht” In this study, variation in the KRTAP15-1 gene in goats was linked to changes in cashmere fibre diameter, with specific variants showing dominant or recessive effects.
29 citations
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February 2018 in “European Journal of Immunology” In this study, Treg depletion impaired skin wound healing in mice, potentially by altering the cytokine environment and expanding certain T-cell populations, disrupting the normal healing process.
27 citations
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June 2015 in “Revista Brasileira de Farmacognosia” This review discusses the traditional uses, pharmacology, clinical applications, and toxicology of Carthami flos but reports no new clinical results, aiming to inform further research on its medicinal potential.
26 citations
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May 2021 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” In this review, researchers examined the physiological benefits of Cheonggukjang, a salt-free fermented soybean paste, highlighting its various health-promoting components that may contribute to improved heart health, diabetes management, and cancer prevention, among other benefits.
25 citations
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May 2003 in “Expert Opinion on Therapeutic Patents” This review examines patents and publications on steroid sulfatase inhibitors since 1999 and reports no new clinical results, highlighting their potential for treating estrogen- and androgen-driven conditions.
24 citations
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November 1978 in “Biochemistry” This paper reports on the structural characteristics of α-type filaments in the inner root sheath cells of guinea pig hair follicles without presenting new clinical findings.
23 citations
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June 1996 in “Toxicology” Older rats more affected by minoxidil's cardiotoxic effects than younger rats.
23 citations
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December 2004 in “Seminars in oncology” This study found that DVd therapy is at least as effective as VAD/VAd for treating multiple myeloma and causes fewer side effects and reduced hospital visits.
22 citations
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October 2019 in “International Journal of Nanomedicine” This study suggests that the hydrogel nanoparticle formulation of hair growth-promoting compounds may enhance hair follicle penetration and induce hair growth in tested models, demonstrating its potential as a hair growth treatment.
22 citations
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January 2008 in “Physiological Research” This review discusses the role of steroid sulfatase in steroid hormone metabolism and highlights the need for more research on its expression and regulation, especially regarding hormone-dependent tumors.
20 citations
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June 2016 in “Magnesium research” In this study, magnesium was observed to penetrate human skin, with hair follicles significantly aiding this process depending on the concentration and duration of exposure.
20 citations
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March 2013 in “Journal of Lipid Research” This study examined the structural and biochemical mechanisms of human lipocalin prostaglandin D synthase, detailing substrate and product binding processes at the catalytic site and suggesting potential for drug delivery targeting hydrophobic molecules.
19 citations
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December 2016 in “The journal of pharmacology and experimental therapeutics/The Journal of pharmacology and experimental therapeutics” This study found that multiple ion channel modulators, used here at clinical concentrations, increased intracellular calcium release in prostate and breast cancer cell lines.
17 citations
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August 2002 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This study found that topical fluridil increased the anagen hair percentage in men with androgenetic alopecia without causing irritation or systemic absorption over 9 months.
14 citations
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December 1998 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” This study found that MENT is 10 times more potent than testosterone in suppressing gonadotropins and contributing to anabolism in monkeys, with a potentially wider therapeutic index for human androgen replacement and male contraception.
12 citations
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June 2011 in “Han-guk sikpum gwahakoeji/Han'gug sigpum gwahag hoeji/Han-guk sikpum gwahak hoeji” This study found that MBN, an herbal extract fermented by Lactobacillus plantarum, promoted hair growth and increased related gene expression in C57BL/6 mice.
11 citations
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January 2013 in “Methods in molecular biology” This study describes a method for labeling and tracking hair follicle stem cells in mouse skin using a Cre/lox recombination system with tamoxifen, providing insights into stem cell behavior and contribution to tissue regeneration.
11 citations
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September 2011 in “Biochemical journal” This study found that neurotrophin-4 regulates Cav3.2 T-current expression in D-hair neurons via TrkB receptor activation, highlighting its role in mechanosensitive function.
10 citations
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May 2016 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” This study found that PDGF-BB affects human melanocytes differently depending on their differentiation stage, stimulating melanoblast proliferation but inhibiting melanocyte proliferation while promoting their differentiation.
10 citations
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January 2016 in “Elsevier eBooks” This chapter reviews the role of nanoparticles in wound healing, exploring current therapies, developments, and future directions, but reports no new clinical results.
10 citations
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January 2016 in “Global Dermatology” This study observed that zinc deficiency in humans and mice was associated with diminished allergic contact dermatitis but increased severity and duration of irritant contact dermatitis.
10 citations
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January 2014 in “Journal of prosthodontic research” This study found that while both natural and bioengineered salivary glands showed similar protein concentrations in response to taste stimulation, their protein compositions and amylase concentrations differed, which may affect nerve signal balance.
10 citations
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September 2008 in “Andrologia” In this study, treatment with finasteride altered the expression patterns of antioxidant enzymes in the epididymis of rats, potentially affecting its protective function for spermatozoa.
10 citations
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February 2008 in “Photochemistry and photobiology” This study suggests that the vitamin D receptor and hairless gene may directly regulate each other via a transcriptional mechanism, potentially explaining phenotypic similarities between atrichia and VDRRIIa rickets.
9 citations
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November 2008 in “Journal of Womens Health” This study found that recruiting healthy naturally menopausal women for a DHEA therapy trial was challenged by concerns about hormonal treatments and time constraints, impacting study feasibility.
9 citations
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April 2006 in “American Journal of Pathology” This study found that mutations in the Sgk3 gene cause defective hair follicle development and altered hair cycling in mice, with variable phenotypic outcomes depending on different dysfunction patterns of the SGK3 protein.
8 citations
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July 2024 in “Scientific Reports” This study reported that administering salicylates to wounds in adult mice promoted wound healing patterns similar to embryonic wounds, enabling complete wound regeneration and reduced scarring by activating AMPK and subsequent signaling pathways.
8 citations
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January 2017 in “Methods in molecular biology” This article describes a protocol for using bioengineered techniques to regenerate functional hair follicles and their stem cell niches by manipulating epithelial and mesenchymal cells.
8 citations
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January 2011 in “Collection of Czechoslovak Chemical Communications” This study developed and validated a sensitive method using adsorptive cathodic stripping voltammetry to directly determine minoxidil in topical solutions, shampoos, and creams, achieving high recovery rates and precision.
7 citations
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July 2021 in “Molecules/Molecules online/Molecules annual” This study demonstrated that an LC/MS-MS method could effectively detect and quantify the vitamin B3 vitamer nicotinamide in human hair, suggesting its potential use for long-term deficiency examination.