This study investigated the molecular mechanisms behind cashmere goat coat types by analyzing gene expression during hair follicle development stages, identifying regulatory pathways involved in metabolism, immune response, and the quiescent state of follicles, potentially aiding in genetic selection for improved cashmere production.
January 2026 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” This review discusses the molecular mechanisms and clinical applications of autologous platelet-derived products for TMJ regeneration, but reports no new clinical results.
December 2025 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” This study highlights the potential of ZDHHC17 methylation as a biomarker or therapeutic target in addressing skin aging, offering new insights into its molecular mechanisms.
March 2024 in “Bioactive Materials” This study found that modifying adipose-derived stem cells to overexpress the adhesion protein JAM-A increased the adhesion and resilience of dermal papilla cells in the context of androgenic alopecia, potentially facilitating hair regrowth despite challenges such as damage from dihydrotestosterone and macrophages.
October 2023 in “Frontiers in endocrinology” This review investigates molecular mechanisms behind PCOS pathogenesis and discusses potential therapies, but reports no new clinical results.
August 2022 in “Precision Clinical Medicine” This study found that the 3' UTR of JAM-A acts as a key competing endogenous RNA that supports dermal papilla cell function and hair follicle regeneration in alopecia areata.
48 citations
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January 2011 in “Hormone Research in Paediatrics” This review discusses the molecular basis and clinical implications of primary generalized glucocorticoid resistance and hypersensitivity, attributing them to mutations in the human glucocorticoid receptor gene, and reports no new clinical findings.
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.
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July 2019 in “Research Square (Research Square)” This study identified key genes and pathways involved in the seasonal hair cycle regulation of yak, uncovering molecular mechanisms that may aid in understanding their adaptation to alpine environments.
In this study, researchers performed a genome-wide characterization of the Wnt gene family in domestic donkeys, identifying 19 genes and highlighting their evolutionary conservation among mammals, along with tissue-specific expression patterns potentially linked to reproductive regulation and tissue homeostasis.
December 2023 in “Biointerface Research in Applied Chemistry” This study used molecular docking to identify stiripentol as a potential new inhibitor of the SRD5A2 enzyme, which is targeted for treating androgen-related diseases; however, in vivo trials are needed to validate its efficacy.
139 citations
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October 2005 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study describes previously unknown immune characteristics of the normal human nail, highlighting its similarities to the hair follicle immune system and suggesting an immune privilege in the proximal nail matrix that both provides autoimmunity protection and presents infection susceptibility.
35 citations
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October 2011 in “Medicine and science in sports and exercise” This review discusses the role of skeletal muscle in synthesizing bioactive androgens, highlighting that intramuscular androgens may influence muscle via intracrine action, but their precise function remains unclear.
19 citations
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December 2012 in “BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine” This study demonstrates that young coconut juice appears to have estrogen-like properties that can accelerate wound healing in ovariectomized rats.
3 citations
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April 2015 in “American journal of biomedical sciences” This review discusses the molecular mechanisms of androgen action in human hair follicles and reports no new findings; the authors emphasize the need for further research to improve treatments for hair disorders.
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January 2005 in “Experimental Dermatology” This study found that α-MSH may suppress IFN-γ-driven upregulation of ICAM-1 in human dermal fibroblasts, suggesting potential roles for melanocortins in inflammatory skin disorders beyond collagen synthesis effects.
February 2023 in “IntechOpen eBooks” This article discusses the various administration methods and considerations for testosterone replacement therapy, highlighting the importance of individualized therapeutic monitoring and potential adverse effects, but reports no new clinical results.
20 citations
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December 2020 in “Frontiers in Immunology” This study found that certain T cell-associated genes were upregulated in dogs with Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada syndrome and vitiligo, suggesting a shared immunopathogenesis with humans.
252 citations
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February 2018 in “npj Regenerative Medicine” This review explores recent advances in understanding molecular mechanisms of tissue regeneration in mammals and suggests potential therapeutic targets, but it reports no new clinical results.
160 citations
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January 2014 in “Seminars in cell & developmental biology” This review discusses the shared molecular and cellular processes in the early development stages of skin appendages like hair follicles, teeth, and mammary glands, reporting no new results.
141 citations
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August 2017 in “Developmental Dynamics” This review discusses the cellular and molecular changes involved in cutaneous wound re-epithelialization and EMT, highlighting their similarities and differences, but reports no new clinical results.
30 citations
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March 2015 in “PLoS ONE” This study found that thyroxine modulates peripheral molecular clock gene expression in human hair follicles, which may have implications for treating clock-related diseases in patients with thyroid dysfunction.
27 citations
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July 2017 in “European Journal of Dermatology” This article reviews the role of microRNAs as epigenetic modulators in dermatology but reports no new clinical findings.
21 citations
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October 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This review discusses recent advances in understanding the molecular landscape of the dermal papilla, particularly focusing on Blimp1's role in hair follicle development and potential therapeutic targets for hair regeneration, but presents no new clinical results.
20 citations
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February 2017 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This study found that the small molecule honokiol may protect against inflammation, collagen breakdown, and cell damage caused by cigarette smoke in skin cells cultured in vitro.
June 2026 in “Frontiers in Immunology” This review synthesizes both traditional and emerging molecular mechanisms of tissue remodeling across different organs, aiming to establish a theoretical basis for precision interventions in pathological conditions, according to the authors.
April 2019 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study used machine learning to identify molecular predictors of drug response in alopecia areata, suggesting a tool for predicting treatment efficacy based on gene signatures.
27 citations
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November 2021 in “Scientific Reports” This study used bioinformatics to explore molecular differences in testicular and ovarian responses to SARS-CoV-2, identifying genes that could be associated with sex differences in infection outcomes.
10 citations
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October 2020 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” This review explores the cellular and molecular basis of wound-induced hair neogenesis and its relationship with aging but does not report new clinical results, highlighting areas for future research.
5 citations
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May 2004 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” This study demonstrated that the large molecule versican plays a critical role in hair induction in dermal papilla cells, with potential implications for developing new hair growth treatments.