68 citations
,
September 1990 in “Biochemical Pharmacology” This study found that minoxidil is bioactivated through sulfation by the phenol-sulfating form of phenol sulfotransferase in human liver.
26 citations
,
May 2024 in “Molecular Neurodegeneration” This review assesses existing knowledge about the 17q21.31 inversion polymorphism, highlighting its genetic structure differences across ancestries, associations with various diseases, and implications for precision medicine and drug discovery.
June 2024 in “Archives of dermatological research” In this self-controlled comparative study of 16 women with Female Pattern Hair Loss, MMP® with Minoxidil showed a better response in the parietal-vertex regions in less advanced cases compared to standard Minoxidil treatment, though overall effectiveness was similar.
2 citations
,
October 2018 in “The journal of pediatrics/The Journal of pediatrics” This case report identified a 4-month-old boy with Menkes disease, a neurodegenerative disorder of copper metabolism, noting symptoms like recurrent seizures, developmental delay, and specific physical characteristics, confirmed by genetic sequencing showing a pathogenic ATP7A mutation and low serum copper and ceruloplasmin levels.
12 citations
,
February 2022 in “Acta Biomaterialia” In this study, researchers found that dissolving microneedles made with hyaluronic acid enhanced the effectiveness of minoxidil in reducing hair loss and promoting hair growth in alopecia-affected mice more effectively than topical minoxidil alone, while using only 10% of the drug amount.
21 citations
,
October 2017 in “Cell death and disease” This study found that the absence of the stress-responsive protein Sesn2 increased hair cell susceptibility to gentamicin in the inner ear, indicating Sesn2's potential protective role against aminoglycoside-induced damage.
2 citations
,
September 2024 in “Diagnostics” This study proposes a new mathematical model, the Harmonic Mean equation, for precisely quantifying nuclear pleomorphism in breast cancer grading, showing high performance with accuracy, recall, specificity, precision, and F1-score metrics.
March 2025 in “Frontiers in Plant Science” This study highlights the ZmNF-YC1-ZmAPRG pathway as a potential mechanism to improve maize tolerance to phosphorus deficiency, emphasizing its role in modulating lipid and photosynthetic activity, although direct impacts on root adaptations remain unclear (Bai et al., 2024).
August 2020 in “Research Square (Research Square)” This study found that PD-MSCs overexpressing PRL-1 inhibited adipogenesis in orbital fibroblasts from Graves' ophthalmopathy patients, potentially offering a new therapeutic approach for degenerative diseases.
17 citations
,
May 2015 in “Nanomedicine: Nanotechnology, Biology and Medicine” This study found that lipid nanocarriers called squarticles, conjugated with an antibody, enhanced minoxidil uptake in dermal papilla cells, potentially improving alopecia treatments.
May 2025 in “Lasers in Surgery and Medicine” This study reported that nonablative monopolar radiofrequency therapy provided sustained reductions in both inflammatory and noninflammatory acne lesion counts and sebum production in participants with moderate-to-severe acne vulgaris, with high patient satisfaction and no significant adverse effects observed up to 12 months posttreatment.
December 2023 in “Medical Times” In this study, combining stromal cells and PRP resulted in a significantly higher cell count and volume than using a saline group, suggesting increased potential efficiency; however, clinical outcomes need further evaluation.
2 citations
,
November 2008 This article discusses the implementation of problem-based learning in a ninth-grade biology class in Singapore, highlighting the use of authentic, student-driven inquiries to explore topics like nutrition and health without reporting new empirical results.
December 2023 in “Journal of Trace Elements in Medicine and Biology” This study found that nano-sized molybdenum accelerated hair growth and enhanced the effectiveness of minoxidil in a mouse model by reducing oxidative stress-related molecules.
February 2026 in “Frontiers in Immunology” This study found that administering human amniotic mesenchymal stem cells (hAMSCs) in a mouse model of psoriasis improved skin lesions and reduced inflammation-related markers, suggesting potential therapeutic benefit and safety for treating psoriasis, and identified specific gene targets involved in the treatment's mechanism.
26 citations
,
July 2023 in “International Journal of Nanomedicine” The researchers suggest that combining microneedle technology with nanocarriers could enhance drug delivery systems for treating central neurological diseases due to nanoparticles' ability to prolong blood circulation time and improve brain targeting.
June 2026 in “Materials Today Communications” This study reported that a newly designed multifunctional conductive hydrogel, PrM, combined with electrical stimulation significantly accelerated wound healing, achieving 95.9% healing in a mouse model on day 10, by enhancing regenerative processes and downregulating TNF-α signaling under electrical treatment.
5 citations
,
January 2020 in “International Journal of Trichology” This study found that both microneedling and microneedling with platelet-rich plasma improved hair thickness and density in male pattern alopecia, but no additional benefit was observed with the addition of platelet-rich plasma.
5 citations
,
May 2022 in “Clinical & Experimental Metastasis” This study found that minoxidil and ranolazine, individually and in combination, reduced cellular invasiveness in hypoxic triple-negative breast cancer cell lines, suggesting potential anti-metastatic effects at clinically relevant doses.
9 citations
,
February 2012 in “Clinical Neurology and Neurosurgery” In this paper, three APS patients were followed over time, showing that the diagnosis and course of autoimmune polyglandular syndrome can evolve, highlighting the need for careful monitoring and potential re-evaluation.
June 2026 in “The Egyptian Journal of Neurology Psychiatry and Neurosurgery” This review discusses the potential of mesenchymal stem cells and their secretome, mainly extracellular vesicles, in Parkinson's disease therapy, highlighting their neuroprotective abilities and therapeutic prospects, but it reports no clinical results.
1 citations
,
October 2025 in “Nano Research” In this study, researchers developed a dissolvable microneedle patch combining HA-TEMPO and Portulaca oleracea L.-derived nanoparticles, which effectively reduced oxidative stress and inflammation in an atopic dermatitis model while restoring immune balance, suggesting a promising treatment strategy.
May 2023 in “Current Medicinal Chemistry” This review highlights the potential of microneedle devices in dermatology for conditions like skin aging and autoimmune skin diseases, emphasizing their ability to facilitate targeted drug delivery by creating temporary skin pathways.
August 2024 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” This study found significant hair growth improvement with microneedling radiofrequency treatment in most patients with patterned hair loss, with minimal short-term adverse effects.
In this study, women in their 40s with hair loss showed significant improvements in hair properties such as pore density and hair thickness when treated with a caffeine-based scalp ampoule and Microneedle Therapy System, compared to a caffeine-free control.
24 citations
,
August 2013 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” This review discusses scalp micropigmentation techniques and their customization to individual patients, but reports no new clinical results.
March 2026 in “Nutrients” This study found that hair manganese levels did not vary by acute coronary syndrome or stable coronary artery disease severity, but a modest, non-significant correlation with body mass index suggests a potential link between manganese homeostasis and cardiometabolic status that warrants further investigation.
7 citations
,
January 2020 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study shows that NIPP1 deficiency in mouse epidermis leads to hyperproliferation, hair loss, and chronic skin inflammation, which can be partially alleviated by dexamethasone treatment.
In this study, FemmeBalance significantly alleviated several PMS symptoms, including physical discomfort and mood disturbance, while also enhancing skin health and social functioning, suggesting it might serve as a viable alternative to traditional PMS treatments.
March 2024 in “Jordan Journal of Biological Sciences” This study reported that the Pamona indigenous community near Lake Poso, Indonesia, relies on 21 macrofungi species for diverse uses, including food and medicine, helping to address malnutrition and disease prevention.