29 citations
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May 2025 in “Polymers” This study systematically examines how smart biomaterials used with DLP technology can enhance bioprinting in tissue engineering and regenerative medicine, while also identifying current challenges and future research needs.
29 citations
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October 2017 in “Journal of proteomics” This study found that specific proteins associated with fiber structure, hair growth, and fatty acid synthesis, including the DSC2 gene, may influence wool and hair characteristics in sheep and goats.
27 citations
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February 2023 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” This review discusses the expanded understanding of WNT10B's role in various tissues and diseases over the past decade, emphasizing its genetic correlations and potential therapeutic implications, but reports no new clinical results.
25 citations
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April 2019 in “Animals” In this study, KRTAP28-1 variants were associated with wool fibre diameter in sheep, suggesting potential as a gene marker for reducing fibre diameter.
24 citations
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October 2019 in “Genes” In this study, the identification of a novel KAP gene in sheep, named KRTAP36-1, was associated with increased prickle factor in wool, suggesting its potential as a genetic marker for breeding purposes.
24 citations
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January 2018 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” This review discusses advances in molecular biology and genetics related to androgenetic alopecia and reports no new clinical results.
22 citations
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January 2017 in “Journal of steroid biochemistry and molecular biology/The Journal of steroid biochemistry and molecular biology” This study developed and validated a mass spectrometric method to measure hydroxy-androgens in serum, which aids in understanding androgen synthesis in castration resistant prostate cancer.
21 citations
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November 2019 in “Molecular & Cellular Proteomics” This study found that citrullinated proteins, which are implicated in rheumatoid arthritis, were abundant in outer membrane vesicles from Porphyromonas gingivalis but nearly absent in mutants, validating their approach to citrullinated peptide identification.
13 citations
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February 2023 in “Biology” This review highlights the potential of cell-free therapies, particularly cell extracts, in addressing radiation-induced salivary gland damage from head and neck cancer treatment, emphasizing their practicality and safety compared to traditional therapies despite incomplete understanding of their bioactive components.
12 citations
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February 2020 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism” This study found that a self-assessed modified Ferriman-Gallwey score of 10 or higher indicates excess body hair, and suggests androstenedione measurement should accompany testosterone when evaluating hyperandrogenism.
11 citations
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October 2022 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” In this study, SNPs in genes affecting skin pigmentation were linked to each skin type's unique response to environmental stress, suggesting potential for personalized skin care products.
10 citations
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November 2024 in “Animals” This review examines the genetic challenges in improving wool and cashmere fibers, emphasizing the need for further research on wool keratins and keratin-associated proteins to enhance fiber characteristics.
10 citations
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January 2021 in “Journal of Natural Medicines” Ent-kaurane-type diterpenoids from Isodonis Herba may promote hair growth by boosting cell proliferation.
9 citations
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May 2025 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy” This review discusses how extracellular vesicles play a dual role in age-related diseases by contributing to both disease pathogenesis and potential therapeutic strategies through the transfer of specific molecules.
9 citations
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August 2024 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This review explores epidermolysis bullosa simplex subtypes caused by mutations in KRT5 or KRT14 and summarizes gene expression patterns and molecular mechanisms, without presenting new experimental results.
9 citations
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March 2022 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” This study found that testosterone more accurately predicts PCOS diagnosis than 11-oxyandrogens, which were linked with hirsutism severity and showed varying responses to contraceptive and metformin treatments.
8 citations
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December 2017 in “Small Ruminant Research” This study reports that variation in the ovine TCHH gene may influence wool fibre curvature, with specific gene variants affecting the mean fibre curvature in sheep.
7 citations
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July 2019 in “Animals” This study identified a new ovine KRTAP21-1 gene variant in sheep, with wool yield affected by the variant, suggesting its potential as a genetic marker for improving wool production.
6 citations
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November 2024 in “Molecular Medicine” This review highlights that hormones significantly influence the wound healing process by coordinating cellular and molecular activities, and hormonal therapy is emerging as a promising treatment, with current research focusing on optimizing dosages and minimizing side effects.
5 citations
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June 2022 in “Frontiers in Endocrinology” This review discusses the role of the androgen receptor in breast cancer as a prognostic indicator and potential therapeutic target, highlighting its controversial therapeutic value and the need for further study.
5 citations
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October 2022 in “Cosmetics” This article reviews in-vitro and cell-free methods for assessing the efficacy of herbal ingredients in cosmetic formulations for skin health and hair growth, but it reports no new clinical results.
5 citations
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December 2016 in “Journal of skin and stem cell” This study found that patients with cutaneous lichen planus had a higher risk of metabolic syndrome, dyslipidemia, diabetes mellitus, and hypertension compared to controls.
4 citations
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May 2024 in “Genes” Among Merino × Southdown cross sheep, this study found that certain variants of the KRT81 gene were associated with differences in fleece weight, but not with staple length or fibre diameter traits.
4 citations
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August 2025 in “Journal of Food Science” This review highlights that Tremella fuciformis polysaccharide exhibits various bioactivities, such as antioxidant and immune-modulating effects, and explores its potential applications in food, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic industries.
4 citations
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August 2022 in “The Scientific World Journal” This study found that bufotalinin, derived from Merremia peltata leaves, may enhance hair growth by acting as a potential androgen receptor antagonist in rabbits.
3 citations
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May 2023 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This study found that drug-induced alopecia areata was most commonly associated with TNF-alpha inhibitors and dupilumab, with most cases improving after discontinuing the medication.
3 citations
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May 2021 in “Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine” This review discusses the potential antiaging effects of Chinese herbal medicines and suggests their role in regulating aging-related genes through various signaling pathways; it reports no new clinical results.
2 citations
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April 2023 in “Pharmaceuticals” This study evaluated the anti-alopecia activity of compounds from Merremia peltata leaf in rabbits and found that scopolin has a promising effect on hair growth and androgen receptor affinity, potentially offering a new treatment option for alopecia.
1 citations
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May 2025 in “BMC Veterinary Research” This research highlights the importance of considering hypothyroidism in dogs for early diagnosis and treatment to prevent potentially life-threatening complications, given its relative commonality compared to other diseases causing dermatological changes or obesity in these animals.
1 citations
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August 2024 in “Animals” This study suggests that variations in α-keratin proteins influence the structure and characteristics of wool fibers, indicating that keratin genes could serve as useful markers for identifying different wool traits.