22 citations
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January 2018 in “Experimental Dermatology” This article reviews insights into the pathogenesis of primary cicatricial alopecias, such as lichen planopilaris, provided by emerging technologies, but it does not report new clinical results.
44 citations
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November 2011 in “The Journal of Dermatology” This review discusses recent advancements in the management and diagnosis of primary cicatricial alopecias but reports no new clinical results; emerging insights suggest sebaceous gland dysfunction may play a role in their etiopathogenesis.
16 citations
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April 2021 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This study found that micro-current electrical stimulation may promote hair growth in human hair follicle-derived papilla cells and a mice model by enhancing cell proliferation, migration, and activating key growth pathways.
March 2026 in “Experimental Dermatology” This study developed an in vitro model using NTERT keratinocytes expressing AEC-related TP63 mutations, which replicated skin defects observed in AEC patients and offers a valuable tool for understanding the disorder and developing new treatments.
September 2026 in “Stem Cell Reviews and Reports” Bulge progenitor cells show promise for regenerating hair follicles and increasing hair density.
May 2026 in “Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry” This review discusses the renaming of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome to Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome, reflecting its broader recognition as a multisystem metabolic-endocrine disorder, and reports no new clinical results.
6 citations
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April 2010 in “Cellular Reprogramming” The study characterized the transcriptional changes in porcine SKP cells transitioning to fibroblast-like cells, indicating potential roles for specific signaling pathways in this cell fate transition.
1 citations
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December 2020 in “International journal of molecular sciences” This study suggests that biallelic loss of the Hedgehog signaling repressor Patched alone in Keratin 5+ epidermal cells is insufficient to drive basal cell carcinoma development unless exogenous stimuli trigger accumulation of BCC precursor cells.
3 citations
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August 2023 in “Biophysical Journal” In this study, researchers found that epithelial cells exhibit density-dependent metabolic heterogeneity, particularly in the pre-epithelial transition stage, where metabolic patterns correlate with cell proliferation and are influenced by actomyosin contractility.
July 2012 in “European journal of cancer” This study demonstrated that switching aE-catenin to aT-catenin in murine skin substantially rescued hyperproliferative and pre-cancerous conditions, but led to partial baldness, indicating potential functional discrepancies.
76 citations
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August 2018 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” This review discusses the use of Dermal Papilla cells as in vitro models for studying hair growth modulators, emphasizing their role in aiding the development of new hair treatments, but reports no new clinical results.
In the Ovulation and Menstruation Health Pilot Study, multimodal recruitment strategies effectively increased racial diversity and survey completion rates for studying menstrual disorders like PCOS.
April 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study reported that gain-of-function mutations in TRPV3 lead to hair loss in mice by disrupting inner root sheath keratinocyte differentiation, ultimately causing follicular keratinocyte stem cell exhaustion and permanent follicle disruption.
4 citations
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February 2024 in “Scientific Reports” This study found that Platelet Rich Plasma is effective as a direct pulp capping agent, comparable to Mineral Trioxide Aggregate, but with potentially better cellular dentinogenic responses and homogenous tissue formation in dogs.
March 2024 in “Preprints.org” In a study conducted on mice, researchers observed that exposure to ionizing radiation led to significant metabolic imbalances, including dyslipidemia and disruptions in amino acid metabolism, with activated protein C providing partial protection by normalizing certain plasma metabolites and lipids.
4 citations
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August 2017 in “International journal of molecular sciences” This study observed two cases of pigmented epithelioid melanocytoma suggesting potential differing origins: one from a hair follicle's outer root sheath and another from an intradermal nevus.
67 citations
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November 2019 in “Nature Communications” This study demonstrated that a c-Kit-CreER-driven mouse model confirms melanocyte stem cells as a genuine source of melanoma, paralleling human melanoma in heterogeneity and gene signatures.
3 citations
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May 2022 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” In this study, researchers found that skin pigmentation alterations in a mouse model of Carney complex may be caused by specific dermal fibroblasts promoting melanogenic signaling.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study reports that CD200R expression is significantly reduced in a mouse model of scarring alopecia, suggesting a potential role for this pathway in immune regulation and hair follicle protection.
6 citations
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May 2022 in “Pharmaceutics” This study demonstrates that MPM-FLIM multimodal imaging can effectively assess the delivery and dissolution of zinc pyrithione particles in human skin follicles using different application techniques.
April 2021 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study found that MPZL3 plays a crucial role in regulating the hair cycle clock in mice, with its absence leading to accelerated hair follicle cycling and suggesting potential therapeutic pathways for alopecia treatment.
478 citations
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September 1996 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences” This study found that overexpression of PTHrP in mice chondrocytes led to short-limbed dwarfism and delays in endochondral ossification, highlighting PTHrP's role in inhibiting chondrocyte differentiation.
4 citations
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December 2022 in “Skin Research and Technology” This study found that a combination of dermatoscopy and reflectance confocal microscopy assists in accurately diagnosing pigmented prurigo, which is often misdiagnosed due to its varied clinical manifestations.
2 citations
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August 2023 in “Development” In this study, researchers explored how hair follicle orientation is affected in the rosette fancy mouse and found that a mutation in the PCP gene Fzd6 caused reversed hair orientations in the posterior region, leading to the formation of unique whorls.
20 citations
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September 2022 in “Journal of Biomedical Optics” This article reviews the potential of using PBM in 3D tissue engineering to improve cell viability under stress conditions but reports no new experimental findings.
35 citations
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July 2008 in “International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics” This study found that medroxyprogesterone acetate treatment in women with PCOS reduced hyperandrogenism-related hormonal levels and improved skin conditions without affecting lipid or carbohydrate metabolism.
1 citations
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January 2024 in “Advances in Engineering Technology Research” This study found that bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells from Guizhou miniature pigs showed stable growth and multidirectional differentiation potential, making them ideal for tissue engineering applications.
January 2024 in “Pharmaceutical medicine” In this study, most surveyed physicians were aware of the meningioma risk linked to cyproterone acetate monotherapy, but many did not recall receiving updated safety communications.
1 citations
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May 2023 in “Frontiers in endocrinology” The researchers reported that the novel MBTPS2 variant p.Glu172Asp found in a male proband is likely pathogenic, consistent with osteogenesis imperfecta symptoms and molecular signatures, including disrupted fatty acid metabolism and collagen production.
This study found that while educating healthcare providers significantly improved their knowledge of polycystic ovarian syndrome, it did not lead to better diagnosis or management outcomes in a free clinic setting.