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February 2010 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Slug (Snai2) helps regulate hair growth timing in mice.
December 2025 in “International Journal of Advances in Medicine” This case report highlights that careful interpretation of ANA-IF titers and patterns is crucial for the early detection of systemic lupus erythematosus, underscoring the role of specific autoantibody profiling in achieving precise diagnosis.
January 2007 in “Journal of Southwest University” This study identified that the ND1 gene sequence of the Asian black bear's Sichuan subspecies shares high similarity with those of other bear species, raccoons, and Ailurus fulgens.
7 citations
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October 2023 in “BMC Genomics” In this study, researchers used transcriptome sequencing to identify various noncoding RNAs in the skin tissues of Jiangnan cashmere goats and found that certain long noncoding RNAs may play a role in regulating cashmere fiber fineness, offering new insights for breeding programs.
In this case study, a 15-year-old obese boy was diagnosed with acanthosis nigricans and hair casts in the axillae, with Wood's lamp and dermoscopic examination revealing specific features, yet fungal infection was ruled out through a negative KOH test.
July 2017 in “International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery” This abstract describes job opportunities at Anderson Center for Hair in Atlanta, Georgia, and reports no research findings.
July 2026 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” In this case report, a 9-year-old boy with Sjogren-Larsson syndrome was also diagnosed with central precocious puberty, showing genetic mutations and increased hormone levels; he was treated with triptorelin acetate for CPP but experienced growth delay during follow-up.
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September 2013 in “Breast cancer research” This study identified a specific SNP in the CACNB4 gene associated with a higher risk of chemotherapy-induced alopecia in breast cancer patients, which may help develop interventions to improve their quality of life.
June 2012 in “Springer eBooks” Skin changes can indicate starvation and nutritional deficiencies in anorexia nervosa.
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January 2018 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This review explores nail changes associated with alopecia areata, noting their prevalence and impact on appearance and function, but reports no new clinical findings; the authors call for larger controlled trials.
July 2022 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Arg1+ macrophages may play a role in Alopecia Areata, offering new treatment targets.
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November 2018 in “American journal of human genetics” This study identified five mutations in the gene LSS in individuals with unexplained hypotrichosis simplex, highlighting a potential role of mislocalized LSS proteins in disrupting hair follicle biology.
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November 2011 in “Journal of Analytical Toxicology” This review discusses the relevance of human androgen receptor action in sports doping and examines the potential of cell-based biological assays for detecting androgenic anabolic steroid use, without presenting new research findings.
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December 2017 in “Journal of pharmaceutical and biomedical analysis” This study developed and validated a high-resolution mass spectrometry method to screen for prohibited substances and analyze six endogenous steroids in urine according to World Antidoping Agency requirements, demonstrating its effectiveness for antidoping analysis.
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October 2023 in “Animals” This study explored the genetic basis of fiber diameter in alpacas, identifying candidate genomic regions including four significant areas on VPA6, VPA9, VPA29, and an unassigned scaffold, using whole genome association analysis and a custom SNP microarray.
October 2024 in “International Journal of Research in Orthopaedics” This study found that adolescents carrying the HLA-B27 antigen who engaged in intense physical activity were more likely to develop ankylosing spondylitis, although not all predisposed individuals were affected, indicating other genetic and environmental factors might also play a role.
4 citations
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July 2022 in “Journal of health economics and outcomes research” This review discusses the economic burden of alopecia areata in adolescents and reports no new results; the authors note that evidence in this area is limited.
November 1996 in “Hair transplant forum international” This report highlights that the ISHRS Annual Meeting in Nashville continued to attract a significant number of attendees despite competition from other hair restoration meetings.
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March 2025 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” This study found that trichoscopy is essential for evaluating the severity of alopecia areata and predicting treatment responses, contributing to more personalized patient management.
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June 2022 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study reports a rare case of alopecia areata on the scalp that was successfully treated with Sunetics Laser therapy, resulting in hair regrowth and repigmentation in areas of previous hair loss.
August 2026 in “JDDG Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” This source presents key guidelines for Alopecia areata treatment, recommending topical steroids and limited systemic treatments, and emphasizes the importance of hair replacement options, particularly advising against most systemic therapies in children and adolescents.
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May 2017 in “IUBMB life” This review discusses the role of astrotactins in development and their genetic mutations' links to a variety of human diseases, but reports no new clinical results.
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September 2022 in “Genes & Genomics” In this study, researchers identified specific long non-coding RNAs involved in feather development that do not follow traditional genetic inheritance patterns in chickens.
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July 2019 in “Small ruminant research” This study suggests that the NGF/TrkA/CREB system plays a crucial role in promoting outer root sheath cell proliferation in cashmere goats, which may aid in marker-assisted breeding.
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October 2024 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This study found that non-activated platelet-rich plasma from acetylsalicylic acid-treated patients increased inflammatory cytokines, affecting platelet activation and possibly influencing outcomes in PRP therapies.
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May 2012 in “Arthritis & Rheumatism” This study found that the new SLICC classification criteria for systemic lupus erythematosus were more sensitive and resulted in fewer misclassifications than the current ACR criteria, although they had lower specificity.
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June 2023 in “Journal of clinical medicine” This study reviews the use of nanofat in facial rejuvenation and cosmetic surgery, highlighting its potential for improving skin appearance and treating conditions like wrinkles and acne scars, yet emphasizes the need for further research into its long-term efficacy and safety.
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July 2013 in “JAMA dermatology” This study explores how children perceive peers with alopecia areata and the social effects associated with the condition, but it reports no new experimental findings.
July 2018 in “Plastic and Aesthetic Nursing” This research abstract provides information about the publisher, Wolters Kluwer Health, and the journal's subscription services, but it doesn’t describe a specific study or research findings. Results are not reported.
November 2006 in “評価・診断に関するシンポジウム講演論文集” This study found that KSR1 is essential for v-Ha-ras-mediated skin tumor formation in mice but not for MT-driven mammary tumor genesis, suggesting its potential as a therapeutic target in Ras/MAPK signaling.