169 citations
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February 2018 in “Immunity” In this study, researchers found that quiescent stem cells resist immune attack due to downregulated antigen presentation, which may help explain the immune evasion of early cancer-initiating cells.
29 citations
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May 2020 in “npj Regenerative Medicine” This review discusses the role of the immune niche in hair follicle regeneration and its impact on different forms of alopecia, highlighting research gaps and potential therapeutic strategies.
1 citations
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September 2023 in “Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology” This genome-wide association study identified several genetic markers, including specific SNPs and HLA genotypes, associated with alopecia areata susceptibility in the Taiwanese population, highlighting key pathways involved in immune response and offering insights into the genetic origins of this autoimmune condition.
November 2025 in “Frontiers in Immunology” This study introduces stem cell activity as a key factor influencing the effects of IFN-γ and TGF-β1 on autoimmune disease dynamics, showing that varying cytokine levels can modulate stem cell activity and immune privilege, impacting tissue regeneration and disease flares.
December 2023 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” This research examined the transcriptional landscape of quiescent melanocyte stem cells (qMcSCs) in adult female mice, revealing significant heterogeneity within this cell population and identifying novel subpopulations that vary in immune privilege regulation, melanocyte differentiation potential, and neural crest potential.
101 citations
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October 2013 in “Journal of The Saudi Pharmaceutical Society” This study found that the nanostructured lipid carrier gel containing minoxidil showed good consistency and a prolonged drug release in vitro, suggesting potential for treating alopecia.
59 citations
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June 2022 in “Frontiers in medicine” This review discusses the complex causes and treatment challenges of chronic inflammatory skin diseases, emphasizing the need for biomarkers to predict treatment responses; it reports no new clinical results.
59 citations
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July 2015 in “Journal of Immunology” This study found that disrupting inflammasome signaling by eliminating caspase-1 and -11 in mice reduced skin inflammation and delayed the onset of disease, highlighting their role in skin disease pathogenesis.
32 citations
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April 2016 in “Aaps Pharmscitech” This study found that nanostructured lipid carriers enhanced the skin penetration and retention of minoxidil compared to solid lipid nanoparticles, suggesting they could be a promising method for topical delivery.
18 citations
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March 2024 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” This review highlights that the NLRP3 inflammasome is a promising therapeutic target for cerebral ischemia-reperfusion injury and discusses recent advancements in using natural plant products to modulate this pathway and reduce inflammation.
18 citations
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July 2021 in “Molecular Medicine Reports” This review summarizes existing knowledge of how the WNT signaling pathway affects mesenchymal stem cells under various conditions, highlighting challenges and mechanisms for clinical applications.
8 citations
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June 2024 in “APOPTOSIS” In this review, researchers discussed recent insights into caspases, enzymes initially associated with cell death and inflammation, revealing their broader roles in cell proliferation, migration, and differentiation, and highlighting the importance of caspase knock-out mice for understanding their implications in diseases.
4 citations
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May 2025 in “npj Parkinson s Disease” This study identified peripheral myeloid cells as the earliest dysregulated immune cells in PINK1 KO mice with Parkinson’s-like symptoms following intestinal infections, suggesting that PINK1 regulates gut immune functions linked to early Parkinson’s disease mechanisms.
3 citations
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May 2023 in “Frontiers in immunology” This study reviewed the role of inflammasomes in autoimmune skin diseases, highlighting their contribution to the pathogenesis of conditions such as vitiligo, alopecia areata, and psoriasis, and suggesting that targeting inflammasome dysregulation may offer new therapeutic options.
1 citations
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January 2024 in “Nature communications” This study found that stimulating toll-like receptor 5 via mucosal delivery of a flagellin-containing fusion protein effectively extended lifespan and enhanced healthspan in mice, including improved bone density and cognitive capacity.
June 2026 in “Frontiers in Immunology” This review synthesizes both traditional and emerging molecular mechanisms of tissue remodeling across different organs, aiming to establish a theoretical basis for precision interventions in pathological conditions, according to the authors.
April 2026 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” In this study, periodic exposure to red light in aged mice led to increased histone acetylation and activated mitochondrial fatty acid oxidation, which collectively mitigated cellular aging by modulating metabolism, inflammation, and gene expression.
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.
In this study assessing post-menopausal Asian women, distinct shifts in Malassezia species prevalence on the skin were linked to increased inflammation and impaired skin barrier function, potentially driving disorders like psoriasis and seborrheic dermatitis.
October 2023 in “Frontiers in endocrinology” This review investigates molecular mechanisms behind PCOS pathogenesis and discusses potential therapies, but reports no new clinical results.
October 2023 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” This study demonstrated that disrupting EGFR signaling in mice leads to immune sensitivity compromising the hair follicle's protective environment, but JAK1/2 inhibition can restore this immune privilege and stimulate hair growth, suggesting a potential therapy for scarring hair loss diseases like cicatricial alopecia.
January 2014 in “Springer eBooks” Inflammasome proteins can indicate the severity and treatment response of various diseases and injuries.
2 citations
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June 2024 in “Frontiers in Plant Science” This study found that RALF peptides, through liquid-liquid phase separation, form condensates with pectin and other proteins, playing a pivotal role in plant development and stress response regulation.
5 citations
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December 2023 in “Current Biology” A feedback loop between LRH and RSL4 controls root hair growth in Arabidopsis.
August 2009 in “Mechanisms of Development” 7 citations
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January 2025 in “Journal of Experimental & Clinical Cancer Research” This study found that PRMT5 inhibitors showed potent anti-tumor activity in models of adenoid cystic carcinoma and that combining these inhibitors with lenvatinib may have additional growth-inhibitory effects.
August 2019 in “Research Square (Research Square)” This study explored how long non-coding RNA mediates the effects of FGF5 on the hair follicle development and villus growth of Liaoning cashmere goats.
58 citations
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February 2013 in “Journal of Biological Chemistry” This study identifies specific molecular components involved in the intracellular trafficking of LGR5, revealing mechanisms that differ from typical GPCR recycling processes.
14 citations
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August 2015 in “Endocrinology” This study describes the development of a monoclonal antibody, 005-C04, which blocks PRLR-mediated signaling, suggesting its potential for furthering understanding of PRLR's role in health and disease.
13 citations
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June 2017 in “Biochimie open” This study determined that the human steroid 5α-reductase enzymes localize to the endoplasmic reticulum in HeLa cells, with protein tagging affecting expression and inducing protein aggregates for some isoforms.