This study identified CD28 as a promising drug target for treating alopecia areata, using a multi-omics approach to highlight its role in immune regulation and linking it to favorable safety profiles, thus offering a strategy for autoimmune target discovery.
This study identified CD28 as a potential drug target in treating alopecia areata by linking immune signaling pathways to local inflammation, highlighting belatacept as a promising treatment option due to minimal adverse effects and providing insights into autoimmune target discovery.
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September 2021 in “BMC Biology” This study found that specific gene expressions during different stages of hair follicle development in Merino sheep are linked to wool-related traits, and may also be relevant to human skin, metabolic, and immune traits.
March 2026 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” This study identified CD28, GZMB, and CD1C as key immune regulators in alopecia areata, highlighting CD28 as a potential therapeutic target with a promising safety profile, using a proteome-anchored multi-omics approach to uncover actionable targets for this autoimmune hair-loss disorder.
November 2025 in “Free Radical Biology and Medicine” This study identified ten potential therapeutic targets and biomarkers for androgenic alopecia, with SOD1 and KL as particularly promising candidates for future therapies.
112 citations
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January 2004 in “The International journal of developmental biology” This study found that feather patterning is primarily self-organizing and dynamic, relying on both genetic and epigenetic controls, with implications for similar processes like fingerprints and pigmentation.
February 2024 in “Frontiers in plant science” This study found that Plant Elicitor Peptides enhance root hair growth through a mechanism independent of their known receptors, with PROPEP2 playing a key role in this process by influencing gene expression related to root hair formation.
6 citations
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October 2018 in “Endocrinology” This study indicates that sheep prenatally androgenized with testosterone show wool fiber diameter changes that parallel the increased hair diameter in women with polycystic ovary syndrome.
This study observed that exposure to white phosphorus bombs in crowded areas like Lahore markets was associated with significant personal and emotional harm, including generalized weakness, psychological trauma, and physical injuries such as ear drum rupture.
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April 2011 in “Plant physiology” This study suggests that the GPX-PDE1 and GPX-PDE2 genes in white lupin enhance root hair development and contribute to Pi limitation acclimation by facilitating glycerophosphodiester degradation.
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July 2021 in “Genetics selection evolution” This study used whole-genome sequence data to identify numerous putative causal variants and genes affecting key wool traits and skin wrinkle in Merino sheep, highlighting their polygenic and pleiotropic nature.
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July 2017 in “Annals of saudi medicine/Annals of Saudi medicine” This study found widespread use of performance enhancing agents among gym users in Saudi Arabia and suggests that improving knowledge and awareness could reduce consumption despite accessibility and social influences.
58 citations
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March 2019 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” This study found that wedelolactone from Eclipta prostrata L. significantly reduced lung inflammation and fibrosis in mice with bleomycin-induced pulmonary fibrosis, suggesting potential therapeutic benefits through AMPK activation.
26 citations
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May 2024 in “Molecular Neurodegeneration” This review assesses existing knowledge about the 17q21.31 inversion polymorphism, highlighting its genetic structure differences across ancestries, associations with various diseases, and implications for precision medicine and drug discovery.
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August 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Certain genes influence the direction of hair whorls on the scalp.
May 2026 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” In this study, genetic factors associated with hirsutism were identified, suggesting that both androgen-dependent and independent mechanisms may contribute to excessive hair growth in women.
February 2026 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” In this study, researchers identified 47 proteins associated with male pattern baldness severity and prioritized five candidate genes, including druggable CD38, suggesting new non-hormonal targets for therapeutic development.
May 2025 in “Clinical Proteomics” In this study, researchers identified three proteins, DEFB1, HGFAC, and CYB5D2, as potential drug targets for alopecia areata, and suggested that the traditional Chinese medicine ingredient cimigenol shows promise in interacting with DEFB1 for potential treatment.
This research developed a pig graph pangenome assembly of 27 genomes, revealing the importance of structural variations in adaptation and breed-specific traits, with BTF3 identified as a key gene influencing intramuscular fat and meat quality.
April 2023 in “Medizinische Genetik” This review discusses the current status of genetic research on male-pattern hair loss and reports no new findings, outlining significant achievements and future challenges in understanding its biology and treatment.
18 citations
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February 2024 in “Nutrients” This study investigated a novel extract from pomegranate byproducts, finding it effective in reducing blood pressure and inflammation in hypertensive rats, comparable to Captopril, while also highlighting the extract's potential to enhance the pomegranate supply chain and environmental benefits.
3 citations
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January 2019 in “Therapeutic advances in urology” This review concluded that WS PRO 160 I 120 mg, a herbal preparation, may be an effective and safer alternative to standard drugs for treating lower urinary tract symptoms in men with benign prostatic hyperplasia.
1 citations
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June 2024 in “European Journal of Dentistry” This study found that human placenta extract may be a promising pulp-capping material, causing less intense chronic inflammation and thicker dentine bridge formation compared to mineral trioxide aggregate in dogs' teeth.
1 citations
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June 2022 in “Gene reports” This study analyzed gene expression in Pashmina goats and identified key biological processes and molecular functions involved in long-fibre production, suggesting potential pathways for enhancing this trait in other goat breeds.
September 2017 in “Scientific Repository (Petra Christian University)” This project developed an SMS-based e-voting application using Gammu and PHP, aiming to facilitate an accurate, quick, and transparent voting process for student elections.
98 citations
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December 2015 in “The Journal of Cell Biology” In this study, researchers found that the absence of type I or type II keratins in mice leads to severe skin barrier defects, highlighting keratins' crucial role in epidermal structure and function.
19 citations
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January 2019 in “International Journal of Trichology” This consensus paper reviews expert opinions on treating telogen effluvium but reports no new clinical findings.
15 citations
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February 2020 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Ceramide Synthase 4 is crucial for healthy skin barrier function.
3 citations
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April 2025 in “Science Advances” This study found that mice with a homozygous knockout of the Ten1 gene, developed through CRISPR-Cas9-mediated exon 3 deletion, exhibited telomere shortening and symptoms consistent with accelerated aging, such as reduced lifespan, skin changes, aplastic anemia, and cerebellar hypoplasia.
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March 2015 in “Biomolecules & Therapeutics” In this study, BP201, derived from porcine lung phospholipids, promoted hair growth in mice, especially when combined with minoxidil, and increased hair follicle numbers and dermal papilla cell proliferation.