297 citations
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December 2005 in “Journal of controlled release” This study found that POD-loaded solid lipid nanoparticles using 0.5% poloxamer 188 and 1.5% soybean lecithin (P-SLN) improved epidermal targeting and POD accumulation in porcine skin compared to traditional tincture.
295 citations
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March 2016 in “Life Sciences” This review discusses the links between particulate matter exposure and skin diseases, highlighting oxidative stress and inflammation as key mechanisms; it reports no new clinical results.
294 citations
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March 2016 in “European journal of cancer” This study found that neoadjuvant chemotherapy followed by interval debulking surgery led to better quality of life and lower perioperative morbidity compared to primary debulking surgery in advanced epithelial ovarian cancer patients with high tumor load.
294 citations
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August 1999 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This study observed that the majority of side effects from laser-assisted hair removal were associated with ruby and alexandrite lasers, particularly in patients with tanned or darker skin types.
294 citations
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February 1994 in “PubMed” This review highlights valproic acid's efficacy and tolerability as a first-line treatment for various seizure types in both adults and children, emphasizing its minimal neurological adverse effects compared to other antiepileptic drugs.
293 citations
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September 2004 in “Development” This study found that WNT signaling is essential for the initiation of mammary gland morphogenesis in embryonic mice, promoting placode development and potentially playing a critical role in skin appendage formation.
292 citations
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April 2024 in “Nature Reviews Disease Primers” Early diagnosis and treatment of PCOS are crucial to reduce health risks and costs.
291 citations
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January 2014 in “The Scientific World Journal” Lichen Planus is a less common condition affecting skin and mucous membranes, with various types and associated risk factors, challenging to diagnose, significantly impacts life quality, and may have a risk of cancerous changes in oral lesions.
287 citations
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July 2001 in “Journal of Cell Science” This study mapped 65 intermediate filament genes in the human genome, highlighting that the majority of keratin-related sequences are inactive pseudogenes, notably for keratins 8 and 18.
286 citations
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June 2012 in “Nature Immunology” In this study, researchers found that mouse hair follicles recruit Langerhans cells by secreting chemokines, acting as key portals for these cells in both mice and humans.
286 citations
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January 2009 in “Human Reproduction Update” This study reports that NIH PCOS is linked to more severe metabolic issues, including higher obesity and insulin resistance, compared to non-NIH PCOS phenotypes.
284 citations
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February 2008 in “Pediatrics” This review discusses the potential impact of endocrine-disrupting chemicals and body size on pubertal onset and progression, highlighting critical gaps and priorities for future research without presenting new clinical results.
284 citations
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May 2002 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences” In vitro, this study suggests that CRH may act as an autocrine hormone in human sebocytes, influencing lipid synthesis and potentially impacting skin disorders related to alterations in sebaceous lipid formation.
282 citations
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April 2007 in “Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry” This study found that apple polyphenol extract, particularly oligomeric procyanidins, inhibited pancreatic lipase activity and reduced triglyceride absorption in both mice and humans.
279 citations
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June 1990 in “Journal of Clinical Oncology” The study found that for positive-node breast cancer patients aged 50 and older, adding chemotherapy to tamoxifen significantly improved disease-free survival compared to tamoxifen alone.
278 citations
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March 2013 in “Gut” In this study, nearly 5% of anti-TNF-treated patients with IBD developed psoriasiform skin lesions, with smoking identified as a main risk factor, and ustekinumab proved highly effective in severe cases.
278 citations
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August 2004 in “Best Practice & Research in Clinical Obstetrics & Gynaecology” This article reviews the updated ESHRE/ASRM criteria for diagnosing polycystic ovary syndrome, emphasizing the need for continued research and collaboration, but reports no new clinical results.
277 citations
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February 2013 in “Science Signaling” This study found that mitochondrial reactive oxygen species are crucial for normal epidermal differentiation and hair follicle growth, as demonstrated by impaired development in mice lacking these signals due to a keratinocyte-specific TFAM deficiency.
277 citations
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July 2011 in “Journal of the Dermatology Nurses’ Association” The skin's layers protect, sense, and regulate the body's internal balance, but can be prone to cancer.
277 citations
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October 1982 in “The Journal of Cell Biology” This study found that the cytokeratin patterns in skin epithelia can distinguish between different types, with basal-cell epitheliomas showing a striking similarity to the pilosebaceous tract.
274 citations
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June 2011 in “Science” In Arabidopsis thaliana, this study found that proper O-glycosylation of extensins is crucial for root hair elongation and self-assembly of the cell wall.
273 citations
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July 2020 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This review discusses recent insights into the role of regulatory T cells in psoriasis and the impact of current treatments on their function, but reports no new research findings.
271 citations
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June 2013 in “Human Reproduction” In this study, the prevalence of polycystic ovary syndrome among Han Chinese women aged 19-45 was found to be 5.6%, and PCOS was associated with increased metabolic risks, particularly in obese individuals.
271 citations
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September 2008 in “Nutrition reviews” This study identified new dietary ligands for the human vitamin D receptor, including curcumin and gamma-tocotrienol, which may influence its biological functions.
270 citations
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March 2012 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This study found that autologous platelet-rich plasma increased hair growth potential by enhancing dermal papilla cell proliferation and stimulating key signaling pathways in both cell cultures and mice models.
270 citations
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April 2007 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” This study found that PCOS patients had higher amounts of central abdominal fat compared to weight-matched controls, which was associated with increased insulin resistance.
269 citations
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August 2002 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This study found that 5% topical minoxidil significantly increased hair regrowth and improved psychosocial perceptions of hair loss in men with androgenetic alopecia compared to 2% topical minoxidil and placebo over 48 weeks.
269 citations
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May 2002 in “Hormones and Behavior” Lowering 3α,5α-THP in the hippocampus increases anxiety and depression in proestrous rats.
265 citations
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July 2012 in “Cell” This study found multipotent progenitors in sweat ducts that become unipotent after sweat gland development, highlighting distinct regenerative capabilities in adult glandular skin stem cell populations.
263 citations
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February 2013 in “Wiley interdisciplinary reviews. Nanomedicine and nanobiotechnology” This review discusses nanoparticle-based topical delivery systems for treating skin diseases and presents no new clinical findings; it emphasizes natural polymer-based nanoparticles and future applications like targeted drug delivery.