36 citations
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September 2011 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This study found that white hair exhibits increased expression of genes and proteins linked to active hair growth compared to black hair, suggesting that hair greying is associated with enhanced hair growth activity.
32 citations
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April 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that STAT5 activation in the dermal papilla acts as a key switch to trigger anagen entry in postdevelopmental hair follicle cycling.
28 citations
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October 2011 in “International Journal of Molecular Medicine” In this study, adenosine was found to stimulate hair follicle growth in vitro by promoting growth factor expression, β-catenin activation, and downstream signaling pathways.
28 citations
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January 2008 in “Journal of medical investigation” This study found that Sp6 overproduction in ameloblast-lineage cells increased cell proliferation and ameloblastin expression, suggesting that Sp6 promotes amelogenesis by inhibiting follistatin gene expression.
25 citations
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September 2014 in “Biological Research” This study found that arctiin, a compound from Arctium lappa, demonstrated protective effects against oxidative stress-induced dysfunction in human hair dermal papilla cells, suggesting potential therapeutic use for alopecia.
24 citations
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November 2021 in “PLoS ONE” In this study, fractional laser treatment was observed to reverse age-related gene expression changes in skin and enhance dermal remodeling, further improved by multiple treatments.
24 citations
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April 2017 in “Oncology Reports” In this study, full-size KRT81 was expressed in both normal breast epithelial and breast cancer cells, and contributed to the migration and invasion abilities of breast cancer cells.
22 citations
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March 2012 in “Molecular Medicine Reports” This study found that DHT treatment led to reduced cell growth, increased cell death, cell cycle arrest, ROS production, and senescence in normal human dermal papilla cells, potentially mediated by altered miRNA expression.
21 citations
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November 2011 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study found that telogen, a resting phase of the hair follicle cycle, is characterized by dynamic gene expression, including enhanced cholesterol metabolism and immune signaling, suggesting it is an active regulatory phase despite its quiescent appearance.
20 citations
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November 2019 in “Stem Cells” This study found that deleting the Hes1 gene disrupts hair regeneration by delaying anagen initiation and shortening the anagen phase, suggesting it's crucial for maintaining hair cycle homeostasis.
19 citations
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January 2018 in “BioMed Research International” This study suggests that miRNAs, particularly miR-195-5p, may regulate the loss of hair follicle inductivity in cultured dermal papilla cells by suppressing the Wnt/β-catenin pathway.
19 citations
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January 2013 in “International journal of medical sciences” In this study, overexpression of Wnt5a in mice was associated with the elongation of the telogen stage and inhibition of hair growth initiation, suggesting Wnt5a's role in maintaining hair follicle quiescence.
18 citations
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July 2014 in “Molecular Medicine Reports” This study found that UVB radiation significantly alters miRNA expression and induces cytotoxicity and apoptosis in normal human dermal papilla cells.
17 citations
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October 2017 in “Scientific reports” This study found that Super Merino sheep have a higher wool follicle density, finer fleece, and distinct gene expression compared to Small Tail Han sheep, which may inform future breeding and genetic interventions.
16 citations
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January 2016 in “Annals of Dermatology” This study suggests that epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) from green tea may counteract DHT-induced hair follicle damage by modifying the miRNA expression profile in human dermal papilla cells.
15 citations
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November 2015 in “Trends in biotechnology” This article discusses strategies for changing hair color by regulating target genes in hair follicles using advanced delivery systems, but it reports no new experimental findings.
14 citations
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June 2015 in “Toxicology and Industrial Health” This study found that low doses of bisphenol A may increase proliferation of the ventral prostate in adult rats by altering the estrogen to androgen ratio and gene expression.
12 citations
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August 2020 in “Frontiers in Genetics” This study suggests that the long noncoding RNA H19 helps dermal papilla cells maintain their hair follicle-inducing ability by activating the Wnt signaling pathway, potentially offering a therapeutic target for androgenetic alopecia.
12 citations
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May 2015 in “Molecular Medicine Reports” This study demonstrated that troxerutin may protect human dermal papilla cells from H2O2-induced damage and suggests potential in treating alopecia by inhibiting ROS-mediated cellular damage.
12 citations
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April 2014 in “Molecular Medicine Reports” In this study, transcriptome analysis identified 68 differentially expressed miRNAs in human dermal papilla cells treated with hydrogen peroxide, suggesting they play a significant role in growth arrest and apoptosis.
11 citations
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April 2017 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” This study found that long non-coding RNAs are differentially expressed in androgenetic alopecia, suggesting potential roles in its development and novel targets for prevention and treatment.
11 citations
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January 2015 in “Skin pharmacology and physiology” In this study, oral collagen peptides increased certain gene expressions related to epidermis development and the hair cycle in hairless mice skin, suggesting potential links to hair health.
10 citations
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October 2017 in “Pediatric neurology” This case report suggests that poor hair and nail growth in children with autism spectrum disorder and developmental delay may indicate a biotin-responsive condition, as biotin and acetazolamide therapy improved symptoms and school performance in the reported patient.
9 citations
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August 2024 in “Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine” In this study, researchers suggest that strategic early intervention during fetal wound healing could lead to significantly improved long-term skin regeneration outcomes.
9 citations
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February 2019 in “BMC cancer” This study found that M30 may protect against cyclophosphamide-induced alopecia in mice by enhancing hair growth and preventing abnormal hair, suggesting its potential as a treatment.
8 citations
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July 2019 in “Cell Proliferation” In this study, researchers developed a chemical cocktail and suspension culture method to transform human dermal fibroblasts into dermal papilla-like cells capable of inducing hair follicle formation in vitro and in vivo.
6 citations
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July 2017 in “Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications” This study found that mutations in the hairless gene disrupt normal hair follicle development by impairing Wnt/β-catenin signaling, affecting hair keratinocyte differentiation in both mice and humans.
6 citations
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December 2013 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” This study found that the distribution of mast cell prostaglandin d-synthase in the scalp spatially aligns with the pattern of androgenetic alopecia, suggesting a programmed vulnerability to hair loss.
5 citations
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August 2013 in “InTech eBooks” This article reviews the role of KLF4, a transcription factor, in various cellular processes and its dual function as a tumor suppressor or oncogene depending on the context, but presents no new experimental results.
5 citations
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January 2005 in “Cytotherapy” This meeting in Heidelberg highlighted diverse contributions on stem cell research, including pre-clinical and clinical applications, but reported no new experimental results.