3 citations
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August 2022 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This study demonstrated that 5-azacytidine treatment may reduce TSC lesion-related hair follicles in mice, suggesting chromatin remodeling agents could be effective for tuberous sclerosis cutaneous lesions lacking tuberin.
295 citations
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September 2006 in “Cell Cycle” This review discusses the role of the TOR pathway in aging and suggests that rapamycin could potentially target age-related diseases, but reports no new clinical results.
9 citations
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June 2023 in “Cells” This review summarizes recent findings on how the dysregulated PI3K/Akt/mTOR pathway contributes to immune-mediated inflammatory skin disorders and discusses the potential of natural products, synthetic compounds, and biologic agents in their treatment. However, it emphasizes the need for further research to develop effective therapies.
1 citations
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March 2021 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Sirolimus can reduce tumor cell size in TSC-related skin tumors, but continuous treatment is needed to maintain benefits.
25 citations
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September 2018 in “Molecular Biology of the Cell” This study found that in mice lacking EGFR, elevated Wnt signaling disrupts hair follicle development by affecting cell proliferation and differentiation, revealing a critical role for EGFR in regulating these processes.
In this study, Sox13 was identified as a novel marker for early hair follicle development and differentiation in mice, though it appears to be dispensable for overall epidermal and adnexal development.
7 citations
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May 2022 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” This review discusses the molecular mechanisms driving hair follicle degeneration in skin aging and emphasizes the role of the tissue microenvironment on stem cell function, but reports no new research findings.
16 citations
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February 2022 in “Science Advances” This study found that coactivating LIN28B and follistatin enhances cochlear supporting cells' ability to regenerate hair cells in neonatal mice by reprogramming them into progenitor-like cells.
3 citations
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October 2024 in “All Life” In this review, the researchers identify and discuss promising molecular and genetic targets for lung cancer therapy, suggesting that advancements in understanding these targets could lead to new drug developments and more effective treatments.
January 2026 in “Indian Journal of Paediatric Dermatology” This case report describes a rare co-existence of Becker nevus and plexiform neurofibroma in a child with genetically confirmed neurofibromatosis type 1, offering insights into the potential cellular and molecular links between these lesions.
122 citations
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June 2020 in “Aging” This review discusses the hyperfunction theory of aging as a key factor in COVID-19 vulnerability, highlighting the potential of anti-aging interventions like rapamycin to reduce this risk.
94 citations
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June 2016 in “The FASEB Journal” This review discusses the dual role of the Wnt/β-catenin pathway in mammalian tissue injury, highlighting its potential for both promoting regeneration and contributing to fibrosis, but presents no new findings.
22 citations
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March 2012 in “Molecular Medicine Reports” This study found that DHT treatment led to reduced cell growth, increased cell death, cell cycle arrest, ROS production, and senescence in normal human dermal papilla cells, potentially mediated by altered miRNA expression.
1 citations
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January 2024 in “NPJ breast cancer” This study, using modified Delphi panels, provided consensus recommendations for managing alpelisib-induced hyperglycemia and rash, advising prophylactic metformin starting for certain risk groups and the use of nonsedating H1 antihistamines and topical steroids for initial rash management.
April 2026 in “BMC Biotechnology” This study found that curcumin spanlastics demonstrated greater antimicrobial, antioxidant, and anticancer activities in the MCF-7 breast cancer cell line compared to curcumin alone or curcumin nanocrystals, also affecting several cancer-related protein markers and showing enhanced solubility and activity.
January 2026 in “Frontiers in Molecular Biosciences” This study identified a four-gene loop as a non-invasive biomarker that selectively activates in alopecia areata, providing a precise target for JAK inhibitor treatments.
September 2025 in “Nano Biomedicine and Engineering” This review summarizes recent advances in nanomedicine-based therapies for psoriasis, highlighting their potential to provide targeted and sustained therapeutic effects by modulating key cellular components and signaling pathways involved in the disease, offering novel perspectives for future treatment development.
January 2024 in “Theranostics” This study found that HDAC6 plays a crucial role in regulating primordial follicle activation, with its overexpression delaying activation and preserving fertility by reducing NGF levels.
1 citations
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January 2022 in “Journal of experimental and clinical medicine” This review examines the relationship between glycation, insulin resistance, and PCOS, discussing various treatments and highlighting M. oleifera and S. platensis as potential therapeutic agents, but reports no new clinical results.
245 citations
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January 2018 in “Bone Research” This review discusses the role of TGF-β signaling in stem cell recruitment and tissue regeneration, indicating that abnormalities in TGF-β activation contribute to various major diseases and suggesting avenues for therapeutic intervention.
222 citations
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January 2014 in “International journal of reproductive medicine” This paper reviews the complex pathophysiology of polycystic ovary syndrome, exploring how hormonal and metabolic disturbances contribute to its symptoms and related health risks, but it presents no new findings.
144 citations
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August 2019 in “Cells” This review discusses the WNT signaling pathway's involvement in human diseases and highlights recent advances in WNT-related treatments, but it presents no new research findings.
141 citations
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August 2018 in “Nature Reviews Microbiology” This review discusses the molecular mechanisms by which oncogenic viruses contribute to cancer development through manipulation of host cellular functions and highlights the need for further research into virus-associated cancers, reporting no new results.
138 citations
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July 2015 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” This review discusses how Western diet may contribute to acne vulgaris through insulin signaling and metabolomic changes, promoting a dietary approach for management, but reports no new experimental results.
87 citations
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July 2018 in “Biochimica et Biophysica Acta (BBA) - Molecular Cell Research” This review discusses the essential roles and complex regulation of PP2A in various physiological processes and reports no clinical results; the authors highlight the need for further mouse model research to explore PP2A's therapeutic potential.
77 citations
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July 2020 in “Cell” This study found that sympathetic nerves and arrector pili muscles form a niche that modulates hair follicle stem cell activity, revealing their role in hair follicle regeneration.
77 citations
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July 2020 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” This review examines the skin exposome, including solar exposure, air pollution, hormones, nutrition, and psychological factors, but reports no new clinical results.
64 citations
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July 2016 in “Cold Spring Harbor Perspectives in Medicine” The p53 protein has complex, sometimes contradictory functions, including tumor suppression and promoting cell survival.
13 citations
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March 2020 in “Frontiers in cell and developmental biology” This study suggests that 3,4,5-tri-O-caffeoylquinic acid activates β-catenin to enhance pigmentation in mouse hair follicles, human melanocytes, and melanoma cells during the hair cycle's growth phase.
5 citations
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March 2023 in “Archives of dermatological research” This study found that hidradenitis suppurativa is associated with increased serum levels of hypoxia-inducible factor-1α, suggesting its role in the disease's pathogenesis and as a treatment target.