October 2025 in “Cell Death and Disease” In this study, researchers developed two novel mouse models to investigate how CD271 deletion in keratinocytes affects skin homeostasis, finding that it leads to changes resembling dysplastic skin conditions with immune cell recruitment and inflammatory cytokine release.
January 2026 in “Mendeley Data” This dataset supports a study suggesting that hair follicle neural crest stem cell-derived exosomes carrying miR-214-3p may promote neurite outgrowth and aid peripheral nerve regeneration in vitro and in vivo.
March 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This publication presents a library of geometric medicines designed to selectively target pathogenic bacteria and fungi with high precision while minimizing ecological harm, available for free on a non-commercial basis.
January 2007 in “International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery” This review addresses concerns about finasteride and high-grade prostate cancers but reports no new clinical results.
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April 2023 in “Nature communications” In this study, researchers used EHR data from two large PCORnet networks to identify a range of long COVID diagnoses, highlighting varying post-acute risks across populations in NYC and Florida.
April 2019 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” In this study, the researchers observed significant metabolic dysregulation in central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia, particularly involving lipid metabolism and the downregulation of AMPK-related genes.
194 citations
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February 2015 in “Development” This review discusses the Activin/Nodal signalling pathway's role in stem cell function and its implications in cancer therapy, reporting no new experimental results but highlighting future research questions.
November 2022 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that dysregulation of the DNA damage response in stem cells is a common factor of aging, affecting tissues like the skin, brain, kidneys, and intestine.
September 2018 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Elderly patients with CCCA were all African American with low vitamin D, but no iron or zinc deficiencies, and no hormonal imbalances compared to younger patients.
24 citations
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March 2018 in “Pigment Cell & Melanoma Research” This review discusses the interactions between melanocyte stem cells and their niche in hair regeneration and repair, but reports no new results; recent studies on molecular pathways are highlighted.
In this study on Drosophila embryos, researchers observed that the Slit/Robo signaling pathway is crucial for the collective migration and proper positioning of Posterior Signaling Center cells within the hematopoietic niche, highlighting its role in niche assembly and cellular organization.
February 2010 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The document concludes that using gadolinium-based contrast agents during MRI can be linked to Nephrogenic Systemic Fibrosis in patients with severe kidney disease.
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September 2010 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” This study found that central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia primarily affects adult women of African descent and suggests an association with traumatic hair care practices and delayed diagnosis.
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July 2004 in “Molecular genetics and genomics” This study identifies a new mutation in the Scd1 gene in a strain of Kunming mice, causing skin and hair defects with the mildest impact among similar mutations.
January 2019 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This study found that many childhood cancer survivors at one institution delayed dermatologic care and had inadequate sun protection, risking late diagnosis of skin complications from cancer therapy.
3 citations
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November 2013 in “Journal of Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine” This article suggests that imaging abnormalities in intestinal stem cell compartments could potentially be incorporated into colorectal cancer screening, but provides no new clinical results.
April 2020 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” This case report emphasizes the importance of recognizing non-classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia as a cause of hyperandrogenism and the need for genetic counseling given potential familial implications.
September 2023 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This study examined the clinicopathological characteristics of cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma on the scalp and ear but reported no new results on its association with androgenetic alopecia.
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September 2020 in “Annals of Translational Medicine” This study found that concentrated nanofat, used alone or with decellularized nanofat, may enhance hair growth in mice by activating dermal papilla cells and the anagen phase.
56 citations
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January 2023 in “Genes & Diseases” This study discusses a hypothesis for repurposing non-cancer drugs and combining micronutrients to target cancer and cancer stem cells with fewer side effects, suggesting a potential new approach for more effective cancer therapy.
November 2021 in “Research Square (Research Square)” This study optimized caffeine-loaded nanostructured lipid carriers for alopecia treatment, achieving enhanced skin permeation and promoting hair growth compared to a marketed formula, as shown through physiochemical evaluations and histological examination.
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October 2009 in “Cancer Epidemiology Biomarkers & Prevention” This review discusses the American Society of Preventive Oncology's focus on cancer prevention and highlights the ongoing challenges and developments in screening, tobacco control, and the need for innovative risk-reduction strategies; it reports no new research findings.
September 2025 in “Digital Commons - RU (Rockefeller University)” This study found that when NFIB was removed in adult mouse hair follicle stem cells, it did not affect their maintenance but unexpectedly led to increased proliferation and differentiation of nearby melanocyte stem cells.
June 2018 in “Chinese Journal of Dermatology” This study reported that connective tissue nevi show distinctive dermoscopic and RCM features, with RCM being particularly helpful for diagnosing lesions of less than one year in duration.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that inhibiting NF-κB Essential Modulator (NEMO) in senescent murine dermal fibroblasts successfully reduced key factors associated with the senescence associated secretory phenotype (SASP), highlighting its potential as a therapeutic target for aging-related diseases.
11 citations
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August 2019 in “Journal of Molecular Histology” This study found that upregulation of NFIC may enhance proliferation and osteogenic/cementogenic differentiation in rat dental follicle cells.
This study found that super-enhancers in squamous cell carcinoma stem cells are distinctly different from those in normal skin stem cells, with ETS2 playing a crucial role in promoting tumor growth.
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July 2020 in “JAMA dermatology” This study explored dermatoscopic and histopathologic findings of central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia beyond the vertex scalp, suggesting that dermatoscopy might serve as a less invasive diagnostic tool for subclinical disease.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” In this study, researchers identified CENPV as a new CYLD interacting partner that localizes to primary cilia and regulates acetylated tubulin levels, offering insights into the pathogenesis of skin appendage tumors.
15 citations
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April 2016 in “Eye” This study found that finasteride treatment significantly improved visual acuity, reduced central macular thickness, and decreased subretinal fluid presence in patients with central serous chorioretinopathy.