50 citations
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March 2018 in “BMC Genomics” This study expands knowledge of non-coding RNAs in goats and other mammals, enhancing understanding of their roles in hair follicle growth and regression.
26 citations
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June 2024 in “Frontiers in Immunology” The authors discussed that SOCS1 and SOCS3's inhibition of JAKs plays a significant role in the development of JAK inhibitor drugs for skin inflammatory diseases and malignancies.
12 citations
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May 2021 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study found that disrupting Lm332 expression in mice changes keratinocyte genetic expression, alters cell shape, and disrupts epidermal homeostasis, despite some compensatory anchorage by hair follicle basal cells.
7 citations
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August 2025 in “Plants” This review highlights the role of plant-derived organic selenium compounds, noting their high bioavailability and low toxicity, and provides a comprehensive overview of selenium's uptake in plants and metabolism in humans, offering a theoretical basis for future nutritional research.
6 citations
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December 2024 in “BMC Women s Health” This study found that a lifestyle promotion program led to significant weight loss, waist reduction, and improved menstrual regularity and acne symptoms in adolescents with PCOS, while also promoting similar benefits in non-PCOS adolescents.
December 2021 in “INDIGO (University of Illinois at Chicago)” This study used single-cell RNA sequencing to characterize 19 distinct cell populations in sheep hair follicles, uncovering differentiation signatures and intercellular communication that may influence wool curvature and sheep breeding.
88 citations
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June 2019 in “Cell reports” This study found that activating autophagy with specific small molecules and drugs can stimulate hair growth by initiating the anagen phase in dormant hair follicles, suggesting a potential treatment for hair loss.
47 citations
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April 2012 in “Analytical and Bioanalytical Chemistry” 9 citations
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March 2015 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This symposium reviewed various advances in understanding and potentially reversing skin aging, with no new experimental results reported.
6 citations
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March 2023 in “Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology” This study found that Golvatinib, Gliquidone, and Dihydroergotamine may inhibit the binding of SARS-CoV-2's Nsp1 protein to the host ribosomal subunit, suggesting potential as treatments against COVID-19 variants.
6 citations
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March 2022 in “Frontiers in drug discovery” This review summarizes 25 small molecule drugs with in vitro and in vivo data for COVID-19 treatment, highlighting their structural diversity and potential to guide future antiviral discovery.
1 citations
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October 2025 in “Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology” This study suggests that phytochemicals from natural sources could be safer alternatives to conventional treatments for hair loss, as they may activate key pathways involved in hair growth.
In this study, researchers found two non-synonymous SNPs in the TERT gene associated with mean wool staple strength in sheep, suggesting TERT as a potential candidate gene for improving wool traits.
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.
October 2025 in “Frontiers in Veterinary Science” This study found that the finer fibers of Alpas cashmere, compared to ordinary cashmere, are associated with the down-regulation of specific keratins and keratin-associated proteins, suggesting a molecular target for breeding cashmere goats with improved fiber quality.
April 2023 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This research suggests that hair keratins evolved from claw keratins in a hairless ancestor, with Hoxc13 controlling their expression in tetrapods, evidenced by the knockout of Hoxc13 hindering claw formation in Xenopus tropicalis frogs.
This study identified ISX9 as a novel agonist of the Wnt/β‐catenin pathway, which promoted hair regrowth in mice and may offer a therapeutic approach for alopecia.
4 citations
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January 2021 in “Cell transplantation” This study found that human induced pluripotent stem cells differentiated precisely to express certain markers during a specific window could enable successful hair follicle generation when transplanted.
1 citations
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July 2025 in “Frontiers in Veterinary Science” This study examined genetic adaptations in Tibetan sheep through whole-genome resequencing, identifying key genes related to hypoxia tolerance, wool color, and body size. These findings provide a foundation for future molecular breeding strategies to enhance wool quality and adaptive traits in these high-altitude environments.
1 citations
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February 2023 in “All Life” This study identified proteins involved in hair follicle formation in cashmere goat embryos, highlighting potential signaling factors that may drive hair follicle initiation and cashmere growth.
47 citations
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August 2024 in “Science Advances” This study introduces a new biomimetic double wound mask designed to promote scarless healing by coordinating multiple biological pathways and providing enhanced protection and nourishment to wounds.
36 citations
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September 2015 in “Orphanet Journal of Rare Diseases” This review discusses ichthyosis with confetti, highlighting its genetic basis, clinical features, diagnostic criteria, and current treatment options but reports no new clinical results.
21 citations
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May 2022 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” This review covers the structure, development, cycle, and molecular regulation of hair follicles but does not report new results, aiming to offer insights for addressing hair follicle-related diseases.
18 citations
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January 2020 in “Frontiers in Chemistry” This study developed a deep learning-based method that identified 3,620,516 potential drug-disease associations, suggesting a promising tool for large-scale virtual screening in drug research.
January 2026 in “Therapeutics” This study found that SCUBE3 protein is upregulated in various cancers, promoting tumor growth and poor outcomes, while suppressing growth in renal cell carcinoma, and may serve as a diagnostic marker and potential therapeutic target for several diseases due to its secreted nature.
In this study, perilla seed extract obtained through supercritical fluid extraction was found to promote hair follicle cell proliferation and downregulate key genes linked to androgenetic alopecia, showing potential as a natural treatment for hair loss in vitro.
February 2025 in “Journal of Receptors and Signal Transduction” In this study, computational analysis identified EGCG as the most effective GSK3β inhibitor among tested compounds, suggesting its potential for promoting hair regrowth by interacting with signaling pathways related to hair follicle cycling, although further experimental testing is needed.
September 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Loss of COL17A1 causes hair follicle stem cells to age and leads to hair loss.
47 citations
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July 2023 in “Nature Genetics” December 2025 in “Agriculture” In this research, sequencing the chloroplast genomes of 10 Sansevieria trifasciata cultivars allowed the identification of a trnT-psbD deletion marker capable of distinguishing closely related species, and highlighted evolutionary links with Dracaena, contributing molecular tools for taxonomy and phylogenetic studies in Asparagaceae.