109 citations
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February 2018 in “CB/Current biology” This study concluded that the receptor-like kinase ERULUS, regulated by auxin, is crucial for modulating cell wall composition and pectin dynamics during root hair growth in Arabidopsis.
7 citations
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November 2021 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” This study describes a novel FUE device that may perform successfully across various patient scenarios, adapting to differences in skin firmness, thickness, and hair curliness.
August 2024 in “Plant Signaling & Behavior” This study found that overexpressing the gene OsPRX83 in rice plants enhanced osmotic and oxidative stress tolerance compared to wild-type and mutant rice, showing potential for engineering drought-resistant rice varieties through ABA-dependent pathways and ROS scavenging.
August 2025 in “Current Issues in Molecular Biology” This review highlights the role of various signalling pathways, particularly the inhibitory BMP pathway, in regulating feather follicle development in poultry and discusses the application of biotechnology for enhancing poultry aesthetics, emphasizing the increasing importance of feather follicles in ice-fresh poultry sales in China.
50 citations
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March 2018 in “BMC Genomics” This study expands knowledge of non-coding RNAs in goats and other mammals, enhancing understanding of their roles in hair follicle growth and regression.
24 citations
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August 2022 in “Immunity” This study found that control of Demodex mite colonization in mice required skin ILC2s and IL-13, highlighting their role in maintaining HF integrity and limiting mite overgrowth.
23 citations
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June 2023 in “Cell Reports” In this study, researchers used transcriptomics and modeling to uncover previously unknown cell populations and marker genes in developing hair follicles, providing insights into early cell fate establishment and offering tools for further research on skin appendages.
21 citations
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January 2020 in “Conservation Physiology” This study found that cortisol concentrations were significantly higher in hair samples with follicles compared to those without, suggesting potential confounding in stress assessments using different hair sampling methods.
13 citations
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August 2021 in “Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology” This study found that adipose-derived exosomes may inhibit adipogenesis and lipogenesis in adipose-derived stem cells by activating Hedgehog signaling, suggesting potential applications for improving wound healing in obesity.
12 citations
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December 2023 in “Plant Communications” This study found that long-term exposure to high pH extends root hair elongation by altering actin filament arrangements and vesicle trafficking, but disrupting ADF8/11 function shortens root hairs by affecting these processes.
6 citations
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June 2022 in “Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology” This study found that a hydrogel containing icariin enhanced wound healing and hair-follicle regeneration in vivo by promoting M2 macrophage polarization and modulating the BMP pathway, with treated skin defects showing improved recovery and new hair follicle development compared to untreated defects.
6 citations
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March 2022 in “International journal of molecular sciences” This review explores the detrimental effects of sunlight on the skin’s circadian rhythm and photodamage, noting the potential of natural cosmeceuticals to influence this rhythm, but reports no new results.
1 citations
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October 2025 in “Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology” This study suggests that phytochemicals from natural sources could be safer alternatives to conventional treatments for hair loss, as they may activate key pathways involved in hair growth.
This study found that radiofrequency microneedling significantly enhanced the absorption of topical triamcinolone acetonide, with insertion depth being more influential than RF energy levels.
January 2025 in “Nature Communications” This study discovered that calcium dependent protein kinase 1 (CPK1) directly activates cyclic nucleotide-gated channels 5, 6, and 9, promoting root hair growth in Arabidopsis by regulating Ca²⁺ signaling.
December 2022 in “Molecular Pharmaceutics” This study found that encapsulating latanoprost in nanotransfersomes increased skin penetration and improved its cell proliferation effect in vitro, suggesting potential for treating hair growth disorders.
22 citations
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April 2023 in “The Journal of Cell Biology” In this study, researchers found that coordinated intercellular Ca2+ signaling among basal stem cells in mice is crucial for cell cycle progression and tissue-wide communication during epidermal regeneration.
16 citations
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October 2023 in “Molecular cancer” This study reviews the etiology and treatment of skin cancer, focusing on nanotechnology's role in addressing drug resistance and evaluating nanoparticles' potential to improve treatment outcomes, including overcoming multidrug resistance.
365 citations
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March 2021 in “Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology” This review discusses the potential of nanocarriers to enhance transdermal drug delivery and the combination of these carriers with physical methods, but it reports no new experimental results.
122 citations
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December 2022 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” In this review, researchers discussed recent advances in nanotechnology for topical skin applications, highlighting how nanocarriers enhance skin penetration and targeting in treatments for diseases like melanoma and psoriasis, while acknowledging that the penetration mechanisms and health impacts of nanoparticles remain not fully understood.
90 citations
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July 2014 in “Conservation Physiology” This study found that hair cortisol concentration in free-ranging brown bears is influenced by handling methods, body condition, and potentially both short- and long-term stressors.
61 citations
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April 2018 in “Frontiers in endocrinology” This review discusses the local production and role of sex steroids in the hippocampal neurons of adult rodents and reports no new experimental findings.
50 citations
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May 2020 in “FEBS Letters” This review discusses techniques for analyzing the cell cycle, highlighting emerging tools for measuring cell cycle speed at single-cell resolution in live animals, and reports no new results.
39 citations
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February 2024 in “Small” This review discusses the evolution and development of smart and multifunctional microneedles, highlighting their potential future importance in medical applications, but it reports no new experimental results.
32 citations
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June 2024 in “Pharmaceutics” This review explores the use of topical and transdermal delivery for drugs and cosmetics, highlighting the benefits of avoiding side effects and rapid metabolism, with a focus on nanoparticulate formulations and techniques for studying skin penetration.
29 citations
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January 2021 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study demonstrates that dermal white adipose tissue regulates human hair growth and pigmentation through hepatocyte growth factor secretion, highlighting potential therapeutic targets for hair-related disorders.
22 citations
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August 2015 in “PloS one” This study found that the binding and release of BMP-2 from kerateine biomaterials are significantly influenced by pH and salt concentration, highlighting the potential for developing improved bone repair systems.
21 citations
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March 2021 in “Frontiers in Neurology” This review explores how adaptive changes in cerebellar and vestibular subsystems may contribute to balance control, noting cellular mechanisms involved, but presents no new clinical findings.
19 citations
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August 2024 in “Journal of Translational Medicine” This review explores recent advancements in understanding how various physiological and psychological factors, such as stress and aging, influence epidermal stem cell populations, highlighting their importance in immune-related skin disorders and potential for clinical applications.
19 citations
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April 2024 in “International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health” This study reviews the complex pathophysiological mechanisms of long COVID and suggests a "treatable trait" approach for targeted interventions based on these mechanisms.