271 citations
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May 2019 in “Cells” This review discusses the therapeutic potential of MSC-derived secretomes for treating degenerative and inflammatory diseases, reporting no new clinical results but highlighting their proposed mechanisms and advantages over direct MSC transplantation.
215 citations
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September 2003 in “Journal of Biological Chemistry” This study found that the hairless gene product (Hr) suppresses VDR-mediated gene activation by directly interacting with the vitamin D receptor, potentially affecting hair follicle function.
97 citations
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September 2016 in “Reviews in Endocrine and Metabolic Disorders” This review summarizes recent multidisciplinary advances in sebaceous gland research and highlights potential novel therapeutic strategies for skin diseases, but it reports no new clinical results.
66 citations
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April 1995 in “The journal of cell biology/The Journal of cell biology” In this study, researchers reported that a keratinocyte growth factor-Ig fusion protein could specifically detect and localize KGFRs in epithelial tissues, suggesting a method for histochemical detection of growth factor receptors.
36 citations
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January 2017 in “Stem Cells International” This study found that Wnt7a-containing conditioned medium from UC-MSCs can accelerate wound healing and promote hair follicle regeneration by enhancing specific cellular functions in the wound microenvironment.
18 citations
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February 2006 in “Genomics” A new genetic mutation in mice causes permanent hair loss and skin wrinkling.
16 citations
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September 2006 in “The Journal of Immunology” This study identified that mouse MILL1 and MILL2 are glycoproteins distinct from human MICA/B, primarily due to their association with β2-microglobulin and TAP-independent surface expression.
13 citations
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July 2024 in “Circulation Research” In this review, researchers highlighted the pivotal role of the epicardium in heart regeneration and repair, particularly through its cellular programs and signaling during myocardial infarction, though they noted challenges in replicating these processes in nonregenerative mammals, suggesting pathways for innovative cardiovascular therapies.
6 citations
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November 2017 in “Scientific reports” This study found that a novel R343H mutation in the vitamin D receptor gene impairs its transcription activity, contributing to hereditary vitamin D-resistant rickets and alopecia in the affected family.
2 citations
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June 2017 in “Journal of biomedicine and translational research” In this study, Oligonol® was shown to regulate gene expression related to cell proliferation and inflammation in human dermal papilla cells.
2 citations
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August 2022 in “Frontiers in Veterinary Science” This study constructed a ceRNA regulatory network related to cashmere goat secondary hair follicle development, highlighting the role of circRNA in their morphogenesis through the ceRNA mechanism.
July 2026 in “Marine Drugs” In this mouse study, researchers found that orally administered low-molecular-weight fish collagen peptides significantly improved hair regrowth by both enhancing growth-promoting pathways and reducing inhibitory mechanisms.
November 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Dark skin has stronger barriers and structure due to specific gene activity.
July 2025 in “Zagazig University Medical Journal” This review reported that exosomes have significant potential in dermatology for use as diagnostic markers and therapeutic tools, with implications for treating conditions like inflammatory skin diseases, skin aging, wound healing, and hair restoration.
252 citations
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March 1998 in “Developmental dynamics” This study suggests that fibroblast growth factors FGF-4, FGF-8, and FGF-9 may play redundant roles as signals in epithelial-mesenchymal interactions during multiple stages of tooth development in mice.
3 citations
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November 2020 in “Phyton-international Journal of Experimental Botany” This review discusses the potential therapeutic applications of wedelolactone, a compound in Eclipta prostrata, for various chronic human diseases and reports no new clinical results.
In this study, the researchers analyzed skin samples from Dun Mongolian horses to uncover molecular pathways linked to the "Bider" marking, identifying differential gene expression and several pigment-related signaling pathways that may play key roles in its formation.
March 2026 in “Cell Death Discovery” In this comprehensive review, researchers examine the p63 gene's crucial role in skin development and pathology, highlighting its regulation of cell processes and its potential therapeutic implications for disorders like ectodermal dysplasia.
52 citations
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September 2018 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This review highlights the potential of ginseng and its metabolites in preventing hair loss, detailing their hair growth-promoting effects observed in numerous preclinical studies, and emphasizing the underlying mechanisms involved.
47 citations
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February 2015 in “European Journal of Clinical Investigation” This review discusses Chrousos syndrome, a rare condition caused by NR 3C1 gene mutations leading to glucocorticoid resistance, and reports no new clinical results; early identification and genetic testing are recommended for diagnosis.
45 citations
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December 1991 in “Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences” This article discusses the distribution of extracellular matrix molecules in human hair follicles and reports no new results.
31 citations
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December 2016 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” This review discusses the fibrogenic effects of TGFβ1, the regulatory role of PPAR, and the potential involvement of DHEA in frontal fibrosing alopecia, but reports no new clinical results.
16 citations
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December 2021 in “Journal of Integrative Neuroscience” This study found that upregulating miR-325-3p in glioma suppresses tumor cell proliferation, migration, and invasion by inhibiting FOXM1, suggesting its potential as a treatment target for brain cancer.
8 citations
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December 2024 in “Frontiers in Medicine” In this study, different treatments on ex vivo skin models effectively simulated varying levels of skin damage, demonstrating the value of these models in testing skin repair products and studying how a compromised skin barrier affects viral penetration.
2 citations
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April 2020 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” This study reveals that basement membrane composition and structure in mouse hair follicles are specialized for distinct inter-tissue interactions, with laminin α5 being essential for maintaining these interfaces.
1 citations
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May 2024 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” In this study, KC-AD-MSCs were found to increase COL7 deposition and anchoring fibril formation at the dermal-epidermal junction in a RDEB mouse model, suggesting potential for improving skin integrity in recessive dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa patients.
January 2026 in “Metabolites” This study analyzed gene expression profiles from multiple tissues to explore the molecular connections between obesity and immune-related processes, identifying potential links and pathways that may require further experimental validation to understand their roles in obesity fully.
July 2024 in “PLANT PHYSIOLOGY” In this study on Arabidopsis, the researchers identified CIPK13 and CIPK18 as crucial genes for root hair growth, finding that deficiencies in these genes resulted in shorter root hairs and reduced growth rates due to altered calcium oscillations.
This study found that lateral root formation in plants in response to L. bicolor volatiles involves complex signaling processes, potentially including unknown proteins, CRKs, and ABA pathways.
Defective protein folding due to a mutation is key in ANE syndrome.