2 citations
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October 2015 in “Human Gene Therapy” The congress highlighted new gene therapy techniques and cell transplantation methods for treating diseases.
This study found that Plakophilin 1 regulates innate immune responses in keratinocytes by controlling RNA helicase activity, balancing inflammation during epidermal immune challenges.
June 2026 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” This review outlines recent advancements in understanding how micro-RNAs (miRNAs) influence hair regeneration, highlighting their role in stimulating hair growth and potential therapeutic approaches, while also addressing the challenges of clinical translation due to miRNAs' complex roles and delivery issues.
109 citations
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September 2011 in “Human molecular genetics online/Human molecular genetics” This review discusses keratin disorders and potential RNA interference therapeutics, reporting no new clinical findings but highlighting the promise of siRNA for future treatments.
12 citations
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June 2021 in “Scientific Reports” This study identified aging-related epigenetic and transcriptomic biomarkers and suggested that curcumin might target and inhibit the JUN gene, implicating potential therapeutic strategies against aging.
182 citations
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November 2017 in “Molecular Aspects of Medicine” This review discusses various therapeutic strategies targeting platelet-derived growth factor signaling in diseases like cancer and atherosclerosis, and evaluates existing treatments without presenting new clinical data.
6 citations
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November 2018 in “Histochemistry and Cell Biology” This study observed that gerbils exhibit a different wound healing mechanism compared to mice, with lower TGF-B1 expression and distinct tissue responses, yet achieve similar healing outcomes.
August 2022 in “Nature Biotechnology” This report highlights Amvuttra's approval for hATTR amyloidosis as a more convenient RNAi therapy, and Olumiant's attention as the first systemic drug for hair loss among recent developments.
September 2025 in “Frontiers in Genetics” This study developed a non-invasive, partially automated protocol for extracting high-quality DNA from hair follicles of marmosets, significantly reducing chimerism rates compared to blood, and proving reliable for whole genome sequencing in low-input DNA scenarios.
1 citations
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January 2025 in “Frontiers in Oncology” This review highlights REV7's crucial roles in maintaining genome stability, its implication in several cancers, and its association with poor prognoses and treatment resistance, while also noting that REV7 suppression may improve chemotherapy sensitivity.
32 citations
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July 2012 in “Stem Cells Translational Medicine” In this study, VD(3) pretreatment increased hair follicle formation in a rat model by promoting dermal papilla cell differentiation, suggesting potential for hair regeneration therapy.
This study found that activating Toll-like receptor 3 signaling in periodontal ligament stem cells may enhance their immunomodulatory properties, suggesting potential implications for future stem cell therapy applications.
61 citations
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September 2010 in “Genomics” This study found distinct gene expression profiles in alopecia areata-affected skin, suggesting T-cell mediated immune responses and unique gene profiles between different stages of the disease.
24 citations
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October 2014 in “Cold Spring Harbor Perspectives in Medicine” Genetic research has advanced our understanding of skin diseases, but complex conditions require an integrative approach for deeper insight.
24 citations
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November 2008 in “Arquivos Brasileiros de Endocrinologia & Metabologia” In this study, mutations in the vitamin D receptor were identified in Brazilian children with rickets and alopecia, leading to impaired receptor activation and reduced 24-hydroxylase expression.
277 citations
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July 2002 in “Molecular Endocrinology” In this study, homozygous VDR null mutant mice exhibited nonfunctional vitamin D receptors, leading to growth abnormalities and revealing the limited physiological importance of vitamin D pathways outside the classical receptor.
19 citations
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September 2019 in “EMBO molecular medicine” This study found that deletion of c-Jun and JunB in mouse bulge hair follicle stem cells was sufficient to trigger psoriasis-like skin disease through thymic stromal lymphopoietin signaling.
4 citations
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May 2020 in “Cureus” This case report describes an adult male from India with Werner's syndrome due to a novel homozygous mutation in the WRN gene, characterized by several premature aging symptoms.
September 2023 in “HAL (Le Centre pour la Communication Scientifique Directe)” In this study, peptide-based nanoparticles were successfully used to deliver the CRISPR-Cas9 system into cancer cells, effectively targeting and editing KRAS mutations, suggesting promising therapeutic potential for cancer treatment.
19 citations
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March 2022 in “Molecular therapy. Nucleic acids” This study found that silencing the circular RNA circNlgn in mice reduced doxorubicin-induced cardiofibrosis and cardiomyocyte apoptosis, suggesting potential therapeutic strategies for minimizing heart-related side effects in cancer treatment.
18 citations
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June 2011 in “Cell stem cell” Two studies in Cell Stem Cell reported that human and mouse somatic cells can be reprogrammed into induced pluripotent stem cells using microRNAs, eliminating the need for ectopic protein expression.
8 citations
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October 2022 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This review explores the potential of self-amplifying RNA technology for protein replacement therapy in various health disorders but reports no new experimental results, indicating challenges remain for clinical approval.
August 2025 in “BMC Genomics” In this study, researchers found distinct gene expression patterns in Standardbred trotters capable of racing barefoot, suggesting a genetic basis for hoof strength and identifying specific genes involved in hoof biology, which could enhance equine performance and wellbeing through targeted genetic research.
17 citations
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October 2021 in “Cellular & Molecular Biology Letters” This study identified novel biomarkers through gene expression differences between keratinocytes and fibroblasts in newborn mice, which may aid in developing therapies for skin conditions.
March 2026 in “Preprints.org” This study investigated the secretome of adipose mesenchymal stem cells and fibroblasts used in skin care products, finding 16 therapeutic pathways involving numerous signaling mechanisms, which may offer skin benefits through anti-inflammatory and regenerative effects.
7 citations
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August 2022 in “Journal of Nanobiotechnology” This review discusses recent advances in stimuli-responsive nanoformulations for CRISPR-Cas9 delivery, highlighting their design rationales and potential biomedical applications, but reports no new experimental results.
September 2025 in “Animals” This study analyzed circular RNA expression in the developing skin of foetal Gansu Alpine fine-wool sheep, identifying key circRNAs potentially involved in secondary follicle development through regulatory networks, providing insights for wool trait improvement.
2 citations
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August 2022 in “Frontiers in Veterinary Science” This study constructed a ceRNA regulatory network related to cashmere goat secondary hair follicle development, highlighting the role of circRNA in their morphogenesis through the ceRNA mechanism.
21 citations
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January 2022 in “Biomaterials Science” This article reviews CRISPR/Cas system delivery methods for genome editing and highlights RNA's promise in non-viral in vivo applications but reports no new clinical results.
March 2024 in “Agriculture” The researchers reviewed the status, challenges, and future prospects of CRISPR/Cas9-mediated gene-editing technology in livestock breeding, noting its benefits and highlighting concerns about low efficiency in inserting foreign genes and off-target effects.