December 2025 in “IntechOpen eBooks” This source critically examines the limitations of using BMI to assess obesity in women, especially during reproductive, pregnancy, and postmenopausal stages, and discusses more precise alternative methods for evaluating obesity in line with sex-specific healthcare needs.
August 2025 in “Aesthetic Plastic Surgery” This review explores the mechanisms, current products, challenges, and innovative approaches related to cosmetics for hair loss prevention and growth promotion, emphasizing the need for multidisciplinary cooperation to enhance product development and market success.
May 2020 in “Research, Society and Development” This study suggests that mutamba fruit, regardless of maturation stage, could be valuable in the food industry due to its high soluble solids, vitamin C, and mineral content.
255 citations
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September 2016 in “Frontiers in plant science” This article reviews recent insights into the regulatory role of reactive oxygen species in plant development, highlighting that their mechanisms and signaling pathways remain partially understood.
118 citations
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October 2014 in “Journal of Dairy Science” This study found that in lactating Holstein cows, hair from the tail switch, which grows faster and is more sensitive to cortisol changes, is ideal for measuring hair cortisol levels.
30 citations
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November 2021 in “Obesity Reviews” This meta-analysis found a consistent positive association between glucocorticoids in hair and obesity measures, with the relationship between hair cortisone and waist circumference being particularly clinically relevant.
12 citations
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April 2019 in “Nature protocols” This study describes a protocol for generating a fully functional 3D integumentary organ system from murine induced pluripotent stem cells, including the formation of hair follicles and sebaceous glands that function in vivo.
December 2022 in “Cureus” This review discusses the hormonal impact on hair growth and the relationship between endocrine disorders and hair changes, reporting no new clinical results.
January 2010 in “Experimental Dermatology” This study evaluated adiponectin's effects on human hair follicles in vitro, indicating its role in the regulation of specific processes within adipose tissue.
180 citations
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January 2011 in “EMBO Reports” This review discusses strategies for identifying and characterizing adult stem cells in mice and highlights their potential and limitations, but reports no new experimental results.
179 citations
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November 2022 in “Frontiers in Plant Science” This review summarizes the roles of WRKY transcription factors in plant growth and their responses to various environmental stresses, but reports no new experimental findings.
62 citations
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January 2004 in “PubMed” This review describes the shift in treating symptomatic benign prostatic hyperplasia from surgery to 5alpha-reductase inhibitor drugs, which may provide symptom relief and alter BPH's progression, but reports no new clinical results.
60 citations
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February 2015 in “Biomaterials” In this study, immobilized VEGF selectively captured endothelial cells under various shear stresses, suggesting its potential for promoting endothelialization in vascular grafts or implanted tissues.
49 citations
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November 2021 in “Annual review of pathology” This review discusses the regulatory roles of lysophospholipids like LPA and S1P in diseases such as fibrosis, neuropathic pain, and cancer, but reports no new clinical results.
11 citations
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November 2020 in “Advanced Functional Materials” This study found that a prevascularized collagen fiber space improved hair generation compared to intracutaneous transplantation by providing a better microenvironment for transplanted cells.
9 citations
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June 2019 in “Cell cycle/Cell cycle (Georgetown, Tex. Online)” A specific RNA increases hair stem cell growth and skin healing by affecting a protein through interaction with a microRNA.
5 citations
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January 2023 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This review discusses the expression of circadian genes in hair follicles and their potential for monitoring circadian-rhythm-related conditions, reporting no clinical results; the authors suggest combining hair sampling with other assessments for better insight.
5 citations
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December 2022 in “Toxins” This review discusses the structural properties, pharmacological effects, and clinical applications of neurotoxins on synapses, reporting no new experimental results.
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.
December 2025 in “eScience” This study presents a new wireless bioelectronic system powered by ambient Wi-Fi signals that enhances wound healing by providing electrical stimulation and real-time monitoring, offering a promising solution for at-home treatment and regenerative therapy.
October 2023 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” In this study, researchers developed WS Biotin, a new water-soluble form of biotin, and found that it significantly improves water solubility compared to free biotin and enhances hair-related keratin expression, gene activity for hair growth in vitro, while also reducing melanin content in skin cells.
November 2022 in “Arab Gulf Journal of Scientific Research” This review discusses the potential clinical benefits and functional properties of taurine as a conditionally essential amino acid, noting its presence in energy drinks, but reports no new experimental results.
This study provides genomic and epigenomic insights into the white wax scale insect, highlighting high methylation levels and differential hormone profiles linked to its sexual dimorphism and developmental differences.
November 2022 in “Regenerative Therapy” This review discusses various tissue engineering approaches for hair follicle regeneration and biomaterials used, emphasizing its potential despite current clinical challenges.
February 2026 in “Psychoneuroendocrinology” Hair cortisol concentration partly reflects HPA axis regulation but doesn't capture all its complexities.
2 citations
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July 2022 in “Frontiers in Medicine” This review discusses the current understanding of frontal fibrosing alopecia's pathogenesis, highlighting genetic susceptibility, immune response involvement, and possible links to steroid hormones, but reports no new clinical results.
April 2023 in “Bulletin of the National Research Centre” This review discusses the potential use of autologous platelet-rich plasma to enhance ovarian reserve by interacting with follicles and other ovarian components, and it reports no new clinical results.
199 citations
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July 2007 in “General and Comparative Endocrinology” In this study, researchers found a significant positive association between cortisol levels in hair and feces of domestic cats and dogs, suggesting hair cortisol assays could be a viable option for monitoring chronic stress.
96 citations
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October 2021 in “Reproductive Sciences” Women with PCOS often experience depression and anxiety, affecting their quality of life.
63 citations
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February 2024 in “BMC Psychology” This study reports that emotion recognition technology integrated with intelligent devices is advancing applications to support emotion recognition and interventions, though further research is needed for effective use in dynamic or complex environments.