January 1999 in “American Journal of Medical Genetics Part A” This case report describes a rare occurrence of ectodermal dysplasia features in a 14-year-old with MBTPS1 gene variants, expanding the known spectrum of related disorders.
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September 2010 in “Cell Cycle” This study reports that in MRL mice, loss of p53 does not impair ear regeneration, suggesting p21's potential role in this process may involve the Tgfb/Smad pathway.
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March 2021 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This pilot study found that among male androgenetic alopecia patients, 2.5 mg oral minoxidil with platelet-rich plasma led to higher patient satisfaction than 1.25 mg, though hair count improvements were not statistically significant.
February 2022 in “Programa de Iniciação Científica - PIC/UniCEUB - Relatórios de Pesquisa” This study found that PRP treatment showed better results than injectable minoxidil for reducing hair loss and promoting hair growth, with noticeable effects after the second application.
October 2025 in “Clinical Case Reports” This case report challenges the traditional view by documenting reversible vision loss following scalp injections of platelet-rich plasma, attributed to an inflammatory or microvascular event, treatable with corticosteroids.
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May 2025 in “Cell Reports Medicine” This study found that RSPO1, a Wnt/β-catenin pathway agonist, significantly induces insulin-producing β cell replication and neogenesis in various settings, offering a promising potential therapy for diabetes.
February 2022 in “Programa de Iniciação Científica - PIC/UniCEUB” This study compared the effectiveness of platelet-rich plasma and 5% topical minoxidil for androgenetic alopecia in men but did not report conclusive clinical results, relying on patient self-assessments.
May 2020 in “Hair transplant forum international” This article introduces a revised NPRT classification system that includes diverse patterns of hair loss in both men and women, suggesting it as a universal tool for classification and documentation.
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June 2018 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” This study found that combining fractional radiofrequency microneedling with 5% topical minoxidil improved hair count and thickness more than minoxidil alone in Chinese men with male pattern hair loss.
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September 2022 in “Annals of Oncology” This study observed that MIRV improved gastrointestinal symptoms and other quality of life measures in patients with platinum-resistant ovarian cancer compared to chemotherapy.
The project developed and tested a method using plasma rich platelets to treat hair loss.
April 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that in mutant NRAS melanoma, MEK inhibitors led to increased AKT signaling and reduced MIG6, a change that may enhance cell migration and invasiveness.
June 2023 in “Skin Research and Technology” This study concluded that, in male patients with mild-to-moderate androgenetic alopecia, injections of PRP prepared by an automated method combined with topical 5% minoxidil were effective and safe, showing superior clinical efficacy and patient satisfaction compared to PRP alone.
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July 2016 in “Forensic science international” This study found that postmortem root banding in hair is likely due to the degradation of the intermacrofibrillar matrix in the cortex, with no damage to the cuticle observed.
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July 2021 in “Archiv für Pathologische Anatomie und Physiologie und für Klinische Medicin” This study found that the expression of LRIG1 in Merkel cell carcinoma tumors was associated with improved overall and cancer-specific survival.
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March 2024 in “Journal of Biomaterials Applications” This study developed dissolving microneedles using specific polymers for transdermal delivery of rizatriptan benzoate, demonstrating improved drug skin penetration and significant alleviation of migraine symptoms in vivo compared to passive diffusion, suggesting potential advantages over conventional treatment methods for acute migraine.
Defective protein folding due to a mutation is key in ANE syndrome.
January 2010 in “프로그램북(구 초록집)” 13 citations
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July 2019 in “Chemical papers/Chemické zvesti” This study developed and optimized a molecularly imprinted polymer-based electrochemical sensor, demonstrating its ability to detect minoxidil with high sensitivity and selectivity at concentrations as low as 0.3 nM, and successfully applied it for minoxidil measurement in various real sample matrices.
October 2025 in “Infection Control and Hospital Epidemiology” This article discusses developing a standardized operating procedure for PRP administration to align with infection prevention regulatory standards and reports no new clinical results.
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June 2001 in “Endocrinology” In this study, researchers found that disrupting the PRL gene in mice led to earlier hair molting, especially in females, suggesting that PRL inhibits murine hair cycle events.
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June 2001 in “Endocrinology” This study found that disrupting the PRL gene in mice alters the timing of hair cycling events, causing earlier molts and changes in hair characteristics, particularly affecting female mice more significantly.
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December 2024 in “Journal of Animal Science” In this study, researchers identified the lncRNA MSTRG.14227.1 in cashmere goats and found it inhibits the morphogenesis of secondary hair follicles by interacting with the chi-miR-433/ADAMTS3 signaling axis, affecting cashmere yield and quality.
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January 2005 in “PubMed” This study reports that RU 58841-myristate, a new antiandrogen prodrug formulated with solid lipid nanoparticles, shows potential for targeting hair follicles in preclinical laboratory settings.
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November 2017 in “PloS one” This study found that 2MbisP increases epidermal thickening more rapidly than atRA in rhino mice, while both compounds similarly reduce utricle size.
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December 2016 in “Blood” This study describes a case of cyclic thrombocytopenia where a novel MPL gene mutation may contribute to the disease, with gene expression changes in platelet and neutrophil genes preceding platelet count fluctuations.
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January 2020 in “International journal of biological sciences” In this study, deletion of ROBO4 in mice ameliorated hair loss caused by elevated PAF levels, suggesting potential interplay with VLDLR-related pathways.
July 2023 in “Journal of Education, Health and Sport” This literature review reports that micro-needle radiofrequency is increasingly recognized in aesthetic medicine as a safe, effective treatment for various skin conditions, but further research is needed to optimize treatment parameters for the best outcomes.
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November 2012 in “Experimental dermatology” This study suggests that mTORC1 may play a role in regulating the timing of hair growth cycle phases, particularly the initiation of the anagen phase.
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December 2021 in “International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health” This study found that advanced platelet-rich fibrin (A-PRF) reduced postoperative complications like pain, trismus, and edema following mandibular wisdom teeth removal.