69 citations
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August 1999 in “Developmental biology” This study found that ectopic expression of Whn in transgenic mice caused impaired differentiation in epidermis and hair follicles, with hair growth defects and severe urinary tract issues leading to hydronephrosis.
68 citations
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September 2018 in “Trends in Cell Biology” This review discusses the senescence–stemness connection in cellular biology and reports no new findings, highlighting implications for both tissue repair and aggressive cancer behavior.
57 citations
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June 2003 in “American Journal of Physiology-cell Physiology” This study found that cyclosporin A treatment enhances hair growth in mice by inhibiting calcineurin-NFAT1 activity, which alters keratinocyte differentiation and apoptosis-related gene expression in hair follicles.
28 citations
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October 2004 in “Differentiation” This study identified a large deletion in the desmoglein 4 gene as the genetic basis of the Iffa Credo "hairless" rat's skin phenotype, linking it to lanceolate hair mutations.
3 citations
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July 2008 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” Terbinafine can cause hair loss.
2 citations
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November 2012 in “InTech eBooks” The document concludes that sex hormones are crucial for mammalian reproduction, health, and behavior, and require more research for therapeutic use.
June 2022 in “International Journal of Health Sciences (IJHS)” This review examines the role of certain proteins in the pathogenesis of polycystic ovary syndrome and reports no new results, emphasizing the potential for future diagnostic and therapeutic advancements.
July 2016 in “American Journal of Dermatopathology” The meeting showcased rare skin disease cases, highlighting the need for accurate diagnosis and treatment.
December 2013 in “Research Portal (King's College London)” This article discusses the anatomical and biological aspects of hair follicle stem cells in the bulge region but reports no new research findings.
February 2010 in “ePrints Soton (University of Southampton)” This research found that androgen bioactivity plays a role in normal female sexual differentiation, suggesting females develop within a significant androgenic environment, with implications for understanding conditions like congenital adrenal hyperplasia.
July 2008 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Cyclosporin doesn't stop hair loss.
33 citations
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June 2016 in “Pediatric Dermatology” This review examines hair shaft disorders, reporting limited evidence for treatments like minoxidil and oral retinoids, and emphasizes gentle hair care and genetic counseling for managing congenital cases.
25 citations
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October 1996 in “Dermatologic Clinics” This article discusses loose anagen syndrome, highlighting its characteristics, diagnostic methods, and spontaneous improvement over time, but provides no new clinical results.
506 citations
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January 2012 in “Molecular and Cellular Endocrinology” This review details the expression and diverse functions of melatonin receptors in non-neural tissues and reports no new clinical findings, emphasizing their potential as therapeutic targets across various physiological and pathological processes.
258 citations
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July 2016 in “Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology” This abstract reviews the characteristics and health risks associated with polycystic ovary syndrome and does not report new findings, highlighting the syndrome's multifactorial nature.
172 citations
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November 1983 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This article discusses the cutaneous side effects of various chemotherapeutic agents but reports no new clinical results; the authors emphasize the importance of dermatologists recognizing drug-induced skin reactions to better patient care.
159 citations
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July 2006 in “Endocrine Reviews” This article discusses the influence of estrogens on hair follicle growth and metabolism, suggesting a significant role alongside androgens in hair growth control but reports no new clinical results.
157 citations
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August 2010 in “Lupus” This review discusses the various common, rare, and unusual skin manifestations of lupus erythematosus and highlights the importance of accurate diagnosis, but it reports no new clinical results.
144 citations
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September 2006 in “Clinics in Dermatology” This article outlines manifestations of systemic lupus erythematosus, noting rapid joint symptom improvement with corticosteroids and antimalarial drug responsiveness for skin symptoms, and links anti-Ro with photosensitive rash and subacute lupus.
109 citations
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October 2007 in “American Journal of Human Genetics” This study found that postnatal treatment with recombinant EDA normalized adult teeth, improved sweating, and restored normal lacrimation in dogs with XLHED, suggesting its potential as a treatment for the condition.
86 citations
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May 2008 in “Cytokine & growth factor reviews” This review discusses recent discoveries about the role of Eda and other TNF-related cytokines in skin appendage development and reports no new experimental results, highlighting developments since the last comprehensive summary in 2003.
60 citations
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September 2015 in “Expert Review of Clinical Immunology” This study suggests that CD8+ cytotoxic T lymphocytes play a crucial role in the development of alopecia areata, based on observations in rodent models that mimic human autoimmune disease.
54 citations
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November 2015 in “Methods in enzymology on CD-ROM/Methods in enzymology” This chapter reviews keratins in skin epithelia, including their roles in cellular function and disease, and reports no new experimental results.
48 citations
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February 2013 in “Molecular and Cellular Endocrinology” This review discusses the presence of the StAR protein in 17 non-classical steroidogenic tissues, suggesting that advanced detection methods are needed for a complete understanding of its functions in these tissues.
41 citations
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June 2016 in “Reviews in endocrine and metabolic disorders” This review discusses the role of hormonal dysregulation and metabolic syndrome in hidradenitis suppurativa and reports no new clinical results.
36 citations
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March 2011 in “Nature Communications” This study found that TSC2-null fibroblast cells from TSC skin hamartomas can induce hair follicle formation and hamartomatous changes in keratinocytes, with active mTOR signaling observable in a mouse xenograft model.
31 citations
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November 2014 in “Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science” This study reported that in rat retinas under high pressure, allopregnanolone synthesis increased and helped reduce pressure-induced damage through GABAA receptors, suggesting potential therapeutic use in glaucoma.
22 citations
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January 2014 in “Biological & Pharmaceutical Bulletin” This study found that ginsenoside F2 may suppress hair cell apoptosis and improve hair growth outcomes in a DHT-induced hair loss model more effectively than finasteride.
21 citations
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January 2020 in “General and Comparative Endocrinology” This review examines the diverse roles of SRD5α enzymes across species, focusing on their involvement in steroid synthesis, sexual development, and various physiological processes, but reports no new clinical results.
20 citations
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January 2017 in “Nutrition Research and Practice” In this study, corn silk extract treatment improved symptoms of testosterone-induced BPH by reducing specific mRNA expression and decreasing levels of 5α-R2, DHT, and PSA.