12 citations
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September 2021 in “Stem Cell Reviews and Reports” This study suggests that StemMACS MSC Expansion Media is more suitable than PowerStem MSC1 media for expanding therapeutic adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells, with less expression of negative markers and better chromosomal stability.
60 citations
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January 2023 in “Biogerontology” This review examines testosterone's role in male health and aging but reports no new clinical results; the authors highlight the need for further research on optimal testosterone levels to prevent age-related conditions.
49 citations
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July 2004 in “Anesthesiology” This review discusses pharmacologic treatment options for muscle-related pain conditions and notes that there is strong evidence for the efficacy of tricyclic antidepressants and muscle relaxants in specific myofascial pain syndromes, but not universally.
41 citations
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November 2024 in “Molecular Biomedicine” This review discusses the mechanisms and engineering techniques for enhancing the targeted delivery of extracellular vesicles in therapies but reports no new clinical findings; the authors encourage further exploration to advance clinical applications.
34 citations
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October 2014 in “European journal of pharmaceutics and biopharmaceutics” This study found that adapalene-loaded solid lipid microparticles may enhance targeted drug delivery into sebum due to their similarity to sebum components, although both this formulation and a standard cream showed equivalent follicular penetration.
31 citations
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March 2013 in “Gene” This study sequenced and analyzed the goat skin transcriptome, revealing genes involved in signal transduction and cell communication that are differentially expressed during hair growth phases, providing insights for Cashmere goat breeding.
27 citations
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May 2006 in “Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications” In this study, Wnt-10b was found to promote hair follicle development and hair growth in cultured mouse embryonic skin and transplanted skin in nude mice.
26 citations
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March 2014 in “International journal of pharmaceutics” This study confirmed that the novel solid lipid microparticle formulation of adapalene demonstrated follicular penetration potential and targeted particle erosion in sebum in in vitro tests.
15 citations
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January 2014 in “BioMed Research International” This review discusses the concept of drug repositioning and highlights fragmin and protamine as emerging biomaterials for tissue engineering and regenerative medicine, but it reports no new clinical results.
14 citations
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April 2019 in “Saudi pharmaceutical journal” This study reported that microparticle-loaded emulsions containing caffeic acid achieved more homogeneous distribution and prolonged release in hair follicles, suggesting potential for effective folliculitis treatment.
11 citations
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April 1990 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” This study found that 2% minoxidil solution significantly increased non-vellus hair counts and regrowth rates compared to placebo in men with early androgenic alopecia, suggesting it is an effective treatment.
7 citations
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March 2014 in “ISRN Biomaterials” In this study, a keratin hydrogel improved survival rates and functional recovery in rats with spinal cord injuries, suggesting potential for SCI treatment that merits further investigation.
4 citations
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July 2018 in “International Journal of Research -GRANTHAALAYAH” This study presents a novel optical microscopy technique showing that biomagnetic fields in hair follicles can interact with those in blood, affecting magnetic profiles until catalase breakdown.
January 2006 in “Journal of Society of Cosmetic Chemists of Japan” This study found that a new hybrid polymer containing hydrolyzed protein and silicone effectively improved moisture feel and prevented discoloration in dyed hair, particularly benefiting damaged hair.
January 2016 in “Reactions Weekly” No clear link found between finasteride and suicidal thoughts or actions.
December 2020 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” This review reports that low-level laser therapy significantly increased hair density in androgenetic alopecia patients compared to a sham treatment, with variations in effectiveness based on treatment intensity and duration.
6 citations
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March 1984 in “British journal of addiction” This historical review discusses early 20th-century medical advocation against alcohol's impact on maternal and infant health in Britain, culminating in legislation to protect children from alcohol exposure in public venues and homes, but reports no new results.
December 1984 in “British journal of addiction” This historical review discusses early 20th-century efforts to associate alcohol consumption with increased infant mortality and societal decline, resulting in legislative actions to protect children from alcohol exposure.
421 citations
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January 2015 in “Chemical Society Reviews” This review discusses recent advances in surface modification and endothelialization of biomaterials for vascular grafts, highlighting promising methods like gene engineering and targeting ligand immobilization to improve clinical outcomes.
295 citations
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June 2009 in “Science” This article reviews the role of stromal stem cells in mammalian wound repair, suggesting they may perform functions similar to blastemal cells in simpler organisms, but reports no new experimental results.
271 citations
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March 1999 in “Developmental biology” This study reveals that overexpression of Wnt3 in transgenic mouse skin leads to a short-hair phenotype and cyclical balding due to structural defects in hair shafts, highlighting a role for WNT signaling in hair growth regulation.
268 citations
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April 2009 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutics” In this study, niosomal formulations enhanced minoxidil skin accumulation compared to commercial and control solutions, suggesting a potential improvement for topical delivery in hair loss treatment.
219 citations
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September 2009 in “European journal of epidemiology” This article discusses the rationale, design, major findings, and updated objectives and methods of the ongoing Rotterdam Study on various diseases, without reporting new research results.
178 citations
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May 2006 in “Developmental Dynamics” This review discusses the role of jumonji family proteins in chromatin regulation and development, highlighting their involvement in transcriptional repression and histone demethylation, but reports no new experimental findings.
94 citations
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July 2020 in “European Journal of Human Genetics” This article provides guidelines for molecular genetic testing of congenital adrenal hyperplasia due to 21-hydroxylase deficiency, focusing on quality requirements, methodologies, and variant classification; it reports no new clinical results.
90 citations
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March 2017 in “JAMA Internal Medicine” In this study, older men using 5α-reductase inhibitors for prostatic enlargement did not show increased risk of suicide, but had elevated risks of self-harm and depression.
78 citations
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February 2011 in “Canadian Medical Association Journal” This introduction highlights the impact of acne vulgaris on quality of life and the complexity of selecting effective treatments, but it presents no new clinical results.
75 citations
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June 2019 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This review discusses the therapeutic potential of costunolide for various diseases, highlighting its bioactivity and mechanisms, but it reports no new experimental results.
65 citations
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April 2020 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This review indicates that most studies reported positive effects of platelet-rich plasma injections for treating androgenic alopecia, with no major side effects, suggesting it may be a safe alternative to Minoxidil and Finasteride.
65 citations
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February 2017 in “Pflügers Archiv - European Journal of Physiology” This review examines the roles of macrophages and Langerhans cells in skin homeostasis and suggests that understanding these functions can aid in developing therapies for skin and hair regeneration, but it reports no new research findings.