This study found that the human hairline is closely linked to several cranial, cerebral, and vascular structures, enabling precise localization of key neuroanatomical landmarks, which could assist in planning neurosurgical procedures.
49 citations
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September 2016 in “Genes Brain & Behavior” In this study, a deficiency in the zinc finger protein Zfp462 in mice led to anxiety-like behaviors and excessive self-grooming, providing a new model for studying anxiety disorders.
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March 2023 in “Medicine” This study found that albumin-bound paclitaxel combined with nedaplatin shows promise as neoadjuvant therapy for esophageal squamous cell carcinoma, achieving a high complete response rate with manageable side effects.
15 citations
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May 2010 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” This review discusses new developments in understanding the structure and properties of keratin fiber cell membrane complexes, without reporting new experimental results.
July 2025 in “Journal of Medical Science And clinical Research” In this case report, a 21-year-old male was observed to have primary essential cutis verticis gyrata, a condition characterized by the excessive formation of scalp folds resembling cerebral gyri, without any additional comorbidities.
41 citations
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September 1951 in “Annals of Internal Medicine” This review discusses the interrelationship between the anterior pituitary's adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) and the adrenal cortex, but reports no new experimental findings.
July 2025 in “PNAS Nexus” This study integrated single-cell RNA-seq data from four previous studies to create a comprehensive human corneal cell state meta-atlas, revealing novel marker genes, rare cell states, and distinct transcription factors, and offering a tool to enhance future cornea research.
35 citations
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January 2005 in “Brain Research” This study indicates that progesterone’s anesthetic activity in PR knockout mice is not due to progesterone receptors but is partially mediated by the neurosteroid allopregnanolone through GABAA receptor potentiation.
7 citations
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January 2017 in “Stem Cells International” This review categorizes current research on neural organogenesis and highlights potential future applications for treating central nervous system diseases, but reports no new clinical results.
5 citations
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January 2019 in “Methods in molecular biology” In this study, researchers showed that multiphoton microscopy with fluorescent protein tagging enables single-cell imaging and tracking in live transgenic mice, offering new insights into cell dynamics in stem cell research compared to traditional histological methods.
March 2023 in “Epilepsia” This study suggests that repeated trilostane treatment increases brain allopregnanolone levels and delays epileptogenesis in rats after status epilepticus.
32 citations
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January 2010 in “Journal of Korean Medical Science” This case report describes a rare instance of functioning adrenocortical oncocytoma in a 14-year-old girl with virilization and reviews related literature.
34 citations
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January 1998 in “Archiv für Pathologische Anatomie und Physiologie und für Klinische Medicin” This report describes four trichoblastoma cases rich in Merkel cells, suggesting these tumors may mimic fetal skin development where Merkel cells are numerous.
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May 2008 in “Journal of Experimental Biology” This collection of reviews, edited by Ken Lukowiak and Janis Weeks, explores diverse sensory systems across species, including olfaction, echolocation, magnetoreception, and visual adaptations, without presenting new experimental results.
January 2021 in “Skin appendage disorders” This review discusses atypical presentations of Brauer nevus, particularly in occipital and mid-frontal areas, and reports a higher occurrence in males, with detection usually at birth.
1 citations
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January 2019 in “Dermatology Online Journal” This case report describes a rare occurrence of nevus comedonicus on the scalp of a 19-year-old woman, highlighting its unusual location and classic appearance.
1 citations
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November 2024 in “Romanian Journal of Morphology and Embryology” This overview examines the biology, origin, structure, and function of various cells and structures, such as the blood-retinal barrier and Merkel cells, and discusses their roles in disease pathogenesis, along with recent findings related to the lymph nodes' paracortex.
5 citations
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May 2021 in “BMC surgery” This report of a rare case describes cutis verticis gyrate secondary to cerebriform intradermal nevus, emphasizing individualized treatment plans based on patient preference and condition severity.
August 2006 in “Experimental dermatology” This study suggests that human scalp hair follicles express erythropoietin and its receptor, up-regulating receptor expression under hypoxic conditions, and may mimic another hypothalamus–pituitary axis equivalent involving the TRH-TSH system.
19 citations
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February 2013 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Touch domes in human skin are complex sensory structures not directly linked to hair.
10 citations
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November 2016 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” This study proposed the existence of a membrane-like structure between the cuticle and cortex in human hair, which may provide strong protection against external stimuli.
30 citations
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October 2016 in “Current research in translational medicine” This essay reviews the role of human scalp hair follicles in the "brain-skin connection," highlighting their dual function as targets and sources of neurohormones, without reporting new experimental results.
4 citations
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August 2008 in “Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery” This study reports that the composite galeal frontalis pericranial flap can be successfully used for reconstruction in anterior cranial base surgery, effectively sealing cerebrospinal fluid leaks, while minimizing complications like numbness and skin necrosis.
December 2021 in “Morphologia” This article reviews the characteristics and therapeutic potential of neural crest cells from various sources, including embryonic and mature stem cells, but reports no new experimental results.
2 citations
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September 2020 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” This study demonstrated that ablation of individual somatostatin-expressing interneurons increased activity in nearby neurons of the mouse motor cortex during motor learning.
61 citations
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April 2018 in “Frontiers in endocrinology” This review discusses the local production and role of sex steroids in the hippocampal neurons of adult rodents and reports no new experimental findings.
43 citations
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October 2005 in “Molecular and cellular endocrinology” This review discusses how the CRH/POMC systems may regulate human hair follicle pigmentation and highlights the concept of "self-similarity" in melanocortin systems at both local and systemic levels, without presenting new experimental results.
May 2020 in “International journal of dermatology and venereology” This study introduces the term "hair matrix cyst" for a cyst with both pilomatricoma and epidermal cyst characteristics, highlighting its potential for misdiagnosis among similar skin conditions.
May 2025 in “Journal of the ASEAN Federation of Endocrine Societies” This case study highlights a testosterone- and cortisol-secreting adrenal oncocytic neoplasm in an 18-year-old woman, illustrating the role of surgical excision in resolving hyperandrogenism and restoring menstruation.
January 2019 in “Advances in stem cells and their niches” Krox20 is important for cell differentiation in the brain and hair follicles.