5 citations
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January 2020 in “Bioscience Reports” This meta-analysis suggests that certain VEGF gene polymorphisms may be linked to polycystic ovary syndrome risk, potentially serving as early detection biomarkers.
1 citations
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June 2016 in “FEBS open bio” This study reports that topical fish oil treatment in GsdmA3 Dfl/+ mice increased cellular proliferation and macrophages but did not affect COX-2 expression related to psoriasis-like skin changes.
60 citations
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April 2003 in “Biomaterials” This study found that the controlled release of specific growth factors from biodegradable hydrogels significantly enhanced hair follicle growth and hair shaft length in mice compared to growth factors in solution.
January 2014 in “Journal of Central South University(Science and Technology)” This study found that poly(propylene carbonate maleate) microspheres can successfully prolong finasteride release over 42 days, showing potential for long-term sustained drug delivery.
January 2016 in “Elsevier eBooks” Finasteride helps hair growth.
1 citations
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September 2022 in “Journal of dermatological science” This study found that a combination of vitamins in hair care products promoted hair shaft elongation in a mouse model by activating the PlGF/VEGFR-1 signaling pathway.
August 2019 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” PFD patch helps laser tattoo removal, trichoscopy diagnoses AGA, and serum boosts SOD activity.
13 citations
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December 2021 in “Toxics” In this study, PEGDE above 10,000 μg/mouse caused subcutaneous toxicity including ulceration in mice, but did not affect liver, spleen, or kidney tissues.
8 citations
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October 2022 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This study found that CLD-hFGF2 hydrogels improved healing in deep second-degree burn wounds more effectively than hydrogels alone or direct administration of CLD-hFGF2.
4 citations
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April 2024 in “Cellular and Molecular Biology” In this study, injectable platelet-rich fibrin (i-PRF) was found to enhance the proliferative, migratory, and hair-inducing abilities of dermal papilla cells more effectively than platelet-rich plasma through the TGF-β/Smad pathway.
5 citations
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September 2024 in “Biomolecules and Biomedicine” This study found that total glucosides of paeony (TGP) reduced hair loss and inflammation in alopecia areata mice by inhibiting cellular pyroptosis.
7 citations
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May 2016 in “European Polymer Journal” This study found that biodegradable hyperbranched polyesters improved the solubility and loading capacity of hydrophobic drugs, with complete pyrene release achieved in 16 days under enzymatic conditions.
July 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” PRP preparation partially activates platelets, causing varied growth factor release.
9 citations
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March 2015 in “Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology” This study found that ultra-high molecular weight poly-γ-glutamic acid promoted hair growth in telogenic C57BL/6 mice by inhibiting 5-alpha reductase activity and inducing the anagen phase.
April 2026 in “Biomolecules” In this study, researchers synthesized biomedical polyurethanes incorporating curcumin and varying PEG content to enhance water solubility and control curcumin release, finding that higher PEG content improved hydrophilicity, swelling, and degradation, while maintaining excellent antioxidant and antibacterial activities, suggesting promise for biomedical applications.
23 citations
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July 2015 in “PubMed” This review summarizes existing literature on PDGF's role in adipose-derived stem cells, highlighting PDGFRβ's functions in inhibiting white adipocyte differentiation and promoting proliferation and angiogenesis.
March 2023 in “Oxford University Press eBooks”
10 citations
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December 2021 in “Frontiers in cell and developmental biology” This study found that GPC1 is a crucial regulator of angiogenesis in human dermal microvascular endothelial cells, indicating its potential as a target for treating alopecia.
November 2024 in “The Journal of Cell Biology” This study revealed that basement membrane dynamics are crucial to hair follicle development, influencing progenitor cell behavior and cell division patterns in developing mouse hair follicles.
35 citations
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April 2012 in “Journal of Clinical Psychopharmacology” Finasteride reduces gambling symptoms in Parkinson's patients.
2 citations
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August 2021 in “Animal Cells and Systems” This study suggests that egfl6 expression in the pharyngeal pouches is not essential for craniofacial development in zebrafish.
14 citations
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October 2017 in “Gene Expression Patterns” This study generated a Dct-H2BGFP mouse model that allows for effective identification and isolation of melanocytic cells in vivo, facilitating research into their molecular and biological properties.
136 citations
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July 2014 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America” This study identified mutations in the FGF5 gene as a cause of extreme eyelash growth in Pakistani families, highlighting a potential target for regulating eyelash growth.
11 citations
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October 2014 in “Gene” In this study, researchers characterized the FGF5 gene in Chinese Merino sheep, identified a new mRNA splicing variant, FGF5S, and noted its restricted expression in the brain, spleen, and skin.
6 citations
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December 2023 in “Journal of Molecular Cell Biology” In this study, Gsdma1/2/3 knockout mice showed reduced epidermal hyperplasia and inflammation when induced by PMA, which was attributed to decreased EGFR-Stat3/Akt signaling due to a decrease in related ligands.
13 citations
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March 2020 in “Genes” This study found that FGF5-/- rabbits exhibited a significant long hair phenotype by prolonging the anagen phase, suggesting FGF5 acts as a negative regulator of hair growth.
1 citations
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April 1998 in “PubMed”
November 2022 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study suggests that human dermal papilla cells respond to hypoxia by increasing the expression of HIFs, TGF-β2, and BMP4, which may influence hair cycle regulation.
3 citations
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September 2017 in “Stem cell investigation” This review discusses the various roles of skin-resident dermal white adipose tissue in hair growth inhibition, antibacterial responses, and wound healing, reporting no new empirical findings.
1 citations
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February 2023 in “Actas Urológicas Españolas (English Edition)”