June 2026 in “Advanced Science” This study demonstrated that novel cryomicroneedles loaded with hair follicle organoids (cryoMN@HFOs) can effectively deliver and develop into functional hair follicles after intradermal transplantation in animal experiments, suggesting promising potential for human hair follicle reconstruction.
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June 2020 in “Polymers” This study reported that a magneto-responsive transdermal microneedle system delivered Minoxidil effectively and significantly increased hair density by 800% in mice with androgenetic alopecia after 10 days.
August 2020 in “Revista de chimie” This article discusses the potential therapeutic applications of topical nitroglycerin formulations in various medical conditions, but it reports no new clinical results.
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July 2017 in “Microscopy and Microanalysis” In this study using C57BL/6 mice, researchers found that iron oxide nanoparticles permeated skin primarily through hair follicles and sebocytes, with absorption increasing over time.
April 2023 in “Advances in Natural Sciences: Nanoscience and Nanotechnology” The new formulation with minoxidil, chitosan, and Aloe vera improves hair growth and reduces side effects.
June 2025 in “Formosa Journal of Sustainable Research” In this study, the NADES extract of mangkokan leaves (Polyscias scutellaria) demonstrated antibacterial activity against Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus, with a total flavonoid content measured at 4.944 mgEQ/gSimplisia using the disc diffusion method.
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June 2003 in “EMBO journal” This study reports that overexpressing the BMP antagonist noggin in mice inhibits eyelid opening by reducing apoptosis and delaying cell differentiation in the eyelid epithelium.
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March 2011 in “Infertility” This review highlights that while lifestyle changes may help with many ovulatory disorders, oocyte donation is considered a viable option for patients who cannot undergo ovulation induction; it reports no new results.
September 2025 in “Medical Materials Research” This review explores the recent developments and diverse applications of microneedles in drug delivery and diagnostic platforms but reports no new clinical results.
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October 2012 in “International Current Pharmaceutical Journal” This review discusses the potential uses, benefits, and challenges of solid lipid nanoparticles in drug delivery systems but presents no new experimental findings.
September 2020 in “Research Square (Research Square)” This study found that Wan strain Angora rabbits with high wool production had higher hair follicle density and identified five long noncoding RNAs as potential regulators of this trait.
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August 2020 in “International Research Journal on Advanced Science Hub” In this study, researchers developed a niosomal gel system for transdermal delivery of testosterone, reporting strong penetrative capability, good spreadability, and a promising in vitro drug release profile, suggesting it may be an effective alternative for reducing the side effects of steroid treatments.
March 2024 in “Journal of the Dermatology Nurses’ Association” This review examines the off-label use of low-dose oral minoxidil for treating alopecia, comparing it to topical minoxidil and discussing potential risks, benefits, and side effects, as well as nursing considerations for patient care.
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March 2018 in “Neoplasia” This study suggests that nephronectin (NPNT) could serve as a novel prognostic marker for poor prognosis in a subgroup of breast cancer patients, associated with specific NPNT staining patterns.
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January 2017 in “PubMed” This case report describes a 22-year-old male with hair casts on scalp and body hair, associated with androgenetic alopecia, also affecting his sister as pseudonits.
This study suggests that the ANE syndrome mutation in yeast Nop4, analogous to human RBM28, disrupts protein folding and protein-protein interactions, contributing to ribosomal dysfunction.
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March 2017 in “Pediatric Dermatology” This case report documents the first known instance of FOXN1 duplication linked to congenital hypertrichosis.
July 2012 in “American Journal of Clinical Pathology” This case report describes a 15-month-old girl with a history of dermatitis, eosinophilic esophagitis, and failure to thrive, leading to a suspected diagnosis of Netherton syndrome.
September 2025 in “Genes” In this study, researchers reported that specific gene polymorphisms in Jiangnan cashmere goats, particularly SNPs in the HOXC13 and WNT4 genes, were significantly associated with key economic traits like birth weight and yearling weight, providing molecular markers for breeding and enhancing economic trait stability.
December 2022 in “Animal Biotechnology” This review examines the unique genetic characteristics of the Orenburg down-hair goats, emphasizing their complex allele pool and the value of further genome research, without presenting new experimental results.
April 2016 in “Archivio Istituzionale della Ricerca (Universita Degli Studi Di Milano)” This thesis explores various aspects of Sox9, including its role in development, diseases, and as an immunohistochemical marker in animal tissues, but reports no new definitive clinical results.
January 2025 in “Current Allergy and Asthma Reports”
October 2022 in “Frontiers in Endocrinology” This review discusses recent advancements in omics and gene editing technologies for studying neuropeptides and receptors in fish, but reports no new experimental findings; the authors highlight the need for further research in this area.
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June 2020 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This study found that the humanin analogue HNG significantly promoted hair growth in vitro and in vivo by prolonging the anagen phase and inhibiting hair follicle cell apoptosis in mice.
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August 2017 in “Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical and Clinical Research” The 1% ethyl acetate fraction ethosomal gel from Nothopanax scutellarium leaves promotes hair growth but can mildly irritate the skin.
January 2024 in “SAGE Open Medical Case Reports” In this study, exome sequencing revealed that two brothers with ichthyosis, born to consanguineous parents, had NIPAL4 autosomal recessive congenital ichthyosis, while the older brother's blindness resulted from separate mutations in the peroxidasin gene, which were also found in an unaffected sister.
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October 2001 in “The FASEB Journal” This study found that the BMP antagonist noggin induces hair growth in postnatal skin by neutralizing BMP4's inhibitory activity, potentially mediated by changes in Shh expression.
December 2024 in “Chinese Chemical Letters” This study found that using hollow mesoporous silica nanoparticles as carriers in a topical finasteride formulation significantly enhanced drug retention and hair regrowth in an AGA mouse model, suggesting a promising approach for treating androgenetic alopecia with reduced side effects.
This Special Issue in Nutrients investigates the nutritional strategies and outcomes in managing severe anorexia nervosa, with the aim of improving clinical practices for patients with serious or common physical conditions associated with the disease.
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August 2023 in “Saudi Pharmaceutical Journal” This study found that cetirizine-loaded niosomal gels demonstrated superior skin deposition and retention compared to plain cetirizine gel, suggesting potential for improved topical management of alopecia.