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February 2019 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” This study suggests that the epigenetic marker 5-hmC may dynamically influence hair follicle bulge activation during anagen growth in mice, warranting further investigation into its role in stem cell regulation.
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January 2020 in “VTechWorks (Virginia Tech)” This study found that early treatment with αCT1 in wound healing increased collagen synthesis and disorganization, potentially improving long-term scar appearance by altering early collagen matrix formation.
September 2023 in “Cureus” This study reviewed early research on topical finasteride for androgenetic alopecia, finding it appears safe and promising, though further investigation is needed to determine optimal dosing, frequency, and potential applications for other types of alopecia.
April 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study identified mefloquine as a potent inducer of lethal ER stress that effectively eliminated vemurafenib-resistant and sensitive melanoma cells, suggesting its potential for repurposing as a melanoma treatment.
January 2016 in “Experimental Dermatology” This article in Experimental Dermatology does not include an abstract or any new research findings.
May 2018 in “The journal of immunology/The Journal of immunology” This study identified that patients with compound heterozygous mutations in FOXN1 exhibited severe T-cell lymphopenia but retained normal hair and nail development, indicating a distinct clinical phenotype from classic FOXN1 cases.
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October 2023 in “Military Medical Research/Military medical research” This review explores the crucial role of regulatory T cells in skin wound healing, emphasizing their involvement in balancing immune responses and promoting regeneration. It also discusses Tregs' operations in fibrosis, keloidosis, and scarring, suggesting a potential avenue for novel treatments.
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February 2022 in “Biophysical journal” This study developed a mathematical model indicating that the amino acid sequences of intermediate filament proteins, rather than flexibility differences, significantly impact assembly rates.
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August 2023 in “Marine drugs” In this study, fish-derived collagen hydrolysate from tilapia scales improved hair growth and skin health in both cellular and mouse models, reducing oxidative stress and inflammation while enhancing hair quality and promoting beneficial gene expression.
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March 2016 in “Autoimmunity reviews” This review explores animal models of alopecia areata, particularly focusing on the insights they've provided into the disease's immune mechanisms and potential treatment approaches, without reporting new experimental data.
PTHrP is important for bone formation and may be targeted for osteoporosis treatment and longevity therapies.
July 2016 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study concluded that a new model of reconstructed human epidermis using keratinocytes from plucked hair follicles offers a less-invasive alternative to conventional skin-derived models for skin research.
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June 2013 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” This study found that valproic acid promoted human hair growth by increasing β-catenin levels, suggesting it may be a potential therapeutic option for alopecia.
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September 2012 in “Journal of Nanjing Medical University” In this study, cyclosporine A stimulated hair growth in mouse vibrissae organ culture by promoting matrix cell proliferation and altering growth factor expression.
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September 2009 in “The Prostate” In this study, finasteride doubled the duration of the first off-cycle in intermittent androgen deprivation therapy for mice with LNCaP tumors but did not improve overall survival.
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January 2022 in “Animal Reproduction” This review examines rodent models to explore how maternal conditions like undernutrition, obesity, hypoxia, and androgen exposure affect fetal programming and metabolic outcomes in offspring, but presents no new clinical findings.
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February 2016 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study found that human scalp hair follicles transplanted onto chemotherapy-treated immunodeficient mice closely mimic chemotherapy-induced hair loss seen in cancer patients, providing a valuable model for research.
July 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” This review discusses novel treatments for androgenetic alopecia, including therapies like platelet-rich plasma and adipose-derived stem cells, and reports no new clinical results.
April 2018 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study found that treating human skin explants with TPA increased the number of certain melanocyte phenotypes in the interfollicular epidermis, suggesting that this ex vivo model can effectively replicate human skin's pharmacologic responses for studying potential treatments.
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November 2004 in “Current Medicinal Chemistry” This article updates a prior work on pharmacophore modeling and highlights the advances in 3D database searching technologies for drug design, without presenting new research findings.
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February 1994 in “Experimental dermatology” This study found that murine skin is a target for melatonin bioregulation, as melatonin affected DNA synthesis and tyrosinase activity in skin organ culture.
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October 1996 in “Dermatologic Clinics” In this study, a methanol extract of Eclipta alba was found to have dose-dependent hair growth-promoting activity in C57BL6 mice.
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March 2021 in “Skin health and disease” This review evaluates laboratory models used in androgenetic alopecia research but reports no new findings, emphasizing the potential of human-derived 3-D models for future studies.
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December 2011 Marine-derived ingredients show potential for hair health but need more human trials to confirm effectiveness.
June 2026 in “Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology” This review outlines the transition from simple hair follicle organoids to immune-competent microphysiological systems, addressing limitations in replicating native hair follicle immune features and discussing their applications in disease modeling and regenerative medicine.
September 2019 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” In this study, mouse sebaceous glands were found to require nerves for growth during active hair cycles, suggesting a nerve-dependent sebaceous gland cycle coordinated with hair growth.
September 2018 in “Cosmetics” This study found that anisotropic osmolyte solutions may improve hair follicle turnover and condition in both in vitro and in silico models, as well as in human volunteers with hair disorders.
This review summarizes methods for creating alopecia areata animal models and reports no new results, emphasizing that improved evaluation and combined disease models are needed for future research.
March 2021 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This study using a humanized mouse model of androgenetic alopecia suggests that platelet-rich plasma may promote hair regrowth and improve hair characteristics in vivo.
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January 2021 in “Experimental Dermatology” This review discusses recent advancements in generating appendage-bearing skin organoids from pluripotent stem cells and their potential applications in dermatological research, but reports no new clinical results.