6 citations
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April 2012 in “PloS one” This study used transgenic mice to show that disrupting TGF-β signaling in K14+ progenitor cells led to increased stem cell proliferation in the tongue.
4 citations
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June 2023 in “Journal of developmental biology” In this study, researchers propose that different vertebrate skin appendages, such as hair, feathers, and scales, evolved in parallel from a shared ancestral cell structure associated with teeth, dating back approximately 420 million years ago.
2 citations
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May 2020 in “Anais brasileiros de dermatologia/Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” This study observed that cytokeratins are expressed at specific stages during human fetal hair follicle development, with early markers indicating cellular maturation and later markers appearing in more developed follicles.
1 citations
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August 2022 in “Veterinary medicine and science” This review discusses various diagnostic and treatment strategies for canine prostate diseases, including pharmacological options and advanced procedures, but reports no new clinical results.
February 2025 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” In this study, researchers identified significant differences in lipid composition between grey and black hair follicles in women with type 2 diabetes and healthy controls, suggesting these lipids may contribute to the production of grey hair and may offer targets for anti-grey-hair treatments.
December 2024 in “Jurnal Ilmiah Farmasi (Scientific Journal of Pharmacy)” This literature review reports that lavender essential oil exhibits various medicinal benefits, such as antibacterial and antioxidant properties, and that incorporating nanotechnology could enhance its effectiveness by improving solubility and stability.
January 2024 in “Cosmetics” In this in-vitro study on human hair follicle cultures, researchers reported that the HAIR & SCALP COMPLEX significantly enhanced hair bulb growth and dermal papilla regeneration compared to other treatments, suggesting a potential new approach for managing hair loss and promoting growth.
May 2020 in “Authorea (Authorea)” This review discusses the diverse functions and therapeutic potential of ectopic olfactory receptors throughout the body, emphasizing their roles in various cellular processes and potential in cancer detection and therapy, but reports no new clinical results.
March 2012 in “Hair transplant forum international” This article discusses differences in hair loss among monozygotic female twins despite identical genetics and reports no new clinical findings.
January 2023 in “Iranian Journal of Pharmaceutical Research” This study concluded that S. hexaphylla extract may improve androgenetic alopecia by reducing 5α-reductase and androgen receptor levels, inhibiting apoptosis, and promoting keratinocyte proliferation in experimental models.
13 citations
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October 2019 in “Oncology Reports” This review discusses the complex relationship between anabolic substances and colorectal cancer risk, reporting ambiguous findings on their carcinogenic properties, potential synergy with risk factors, and protective roles.
146 citations
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January 2004 in “Hormones” This review explores the complex endocrine functions of human skin and its role as a peripheral endocrine organ, but reports no new clinical results.
128 citations
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October 2011 in “Development” This study found that adult mouse dermis can be reprogrammed by epidermal cues to resemble neonatal dermis, with changes in fibroblast proliferation and extracellular matrix composition.
90 citations
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August 2004 in “Physiological Genomics” This study found that coculturing human hair follicle keratinocyte stem cells with dermal papilla cells increased expression of the hair-specific keratin 6hf gene, which requires β-catenin/lef-1 signaling for hair differentiation.
37 citations
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February 2007 in “Experimental Dermatology” This study found that PDCD4 protein expression is reduced in various skin cancers compared to normal skin, suggesting its potential role in preventing or treating certain skin cancers.
23 citations
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June 2016 in “Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine” This case series reports three cats diagnosed with hypersomatotropism due to GH-secreting pituitary adenomas without concurrent diabetes mellitus, highlighting the potential for underdiagnosis in non-diabetic cats.
13 citations
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March 2023 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This study found that lower levels of Gas6 and sAxl were independently associated with a history of hair loss following COVID-19, which spontaneously resolved in most cases.
13 citations
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October 2021 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” In this study, an immortalized MSC line from human adipose tissue showed potential for applications in regenerative medicine and inflammatory diseases through production of active factors, demonstrated in vitro.
9 citations
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March 2023 in “Biomimetics” This review discusses current strategies and materials in tissue engineering for skin regeneration, emphasizing design approaches and suggesting directions for future research; it reports no new clinical findings.
8 citations
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April 2016 in “Experimental dermatology” This study found that the immune-competent B6. Cg‐Tyr c−2J Hr hr /J congenic mouse line had a more pronounced delayed sunburn response and different proliferative skin reactions to UV exposure compared to SKH 1 mice.
3 citations
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April 2023 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” This study identified high expression of the Sur2A subunit in cancerous cells in two animal models, highlighting a potential drug target in breast and renal cancers, with additional pharmacovigilance data linking KATP channel genes to varied cancer risks.
2 citations
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December 2024 in “Clinical Endocrinology” This study suggests that persistent symptoms in patients with controlled functioning adenomas may indicate a coexisting PCOS diagnosis, highlighting the need for precise differentiation and timely management of these conditions.
1 citations
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March 2023 in “Applied sciences” This study found that essential oils boost hair growth activity in dermal papilla cells by scavenging reactive oxygen species and upregulating growth factor biomarkers.
August 2022 in “Journal of Comprehensive Pediatrics” This case report describes a 15-year-old girl with trichorhinophalangeal syndrome type 1 and a rare non-ossifying fibroma in her femur, suggesting a potential link between the genetic condition and bone lesions.
322 citations
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January 1997 in “Thrombosis and Haemostasis” This review discusses factors influencing angiogenesis, focusing on vascular permeability factor as a key inducer and thrombospondin as a notable inhibitor, and recommends exploring molecular mechanisms for therapeutic interventions.
165 citations
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January 2006 in “Molecular Medicine” This review highlights the role of matriptase in epithelial differentiation and cancer, noting that unregulated matriptase expression can enhance cancer progression in animal models, but reports no new experimental data.
29 citations
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December 2019 in “Transfusion and Apheresis Science” This review discusses platelet-derived bio-products for tissue regeneration in various medical fields and reports no new clinical results; it highlights the need for a standardized classification to compare clinical outcomes effectively.
26 citations
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August 2008 in “Clinical endocrinology” This paper summarizes proceedings from a PCOS Special Interest Group, reporting recent advances in the understanding of PCOS follicular abnormalities, associated cardiovascular risks, and dermatological issues, but does not present new clinical findings.
21 citations
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February 2021 in “Frontiers in Endocrinology” This review explores the potential impact of hormonal changes during aging on benign prostate hyperplasia-related urinary symptoms and metabolic syndrome, highlighting the hypothesis of a male PCOS-equivalent but reports no new clinical results.
21 citations
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December 2007 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study proposes the sebogenic hypothesis, suggesting that hair follicles evolved from primitive sebaceous glands to facilitate lipid transport and improve water retention in early land-dwelling animals.