76 citations
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February 2007 in “Cancer Research” This study reported that UVR induced PKCε phosphorylation of Stat3 in transgenic mice, suggesting a role in enhancing sensitivity to UVR-related skin cancer development.
137 citations
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January 2006 in “Frontiers in bioscience” This review discusses the role of corticotropin-releasing hormone in human skin, focusing on its regulation, receptors, and functions, and highlights parallels with the hypothalamo-pituitary-adrenal axis; it reports no new research findings.
65 citations
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April 2018 in “Oncotarget” This review discusses the potential carcinogenic effects of anabolic androgenic steroids, particularly regarding Leydig cell tumors, and highlights the need for preventive information campaigns due to associated health risks.
45 citations
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September 2001 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that cyclosporin A stimulates growth in cultured murine hair epithelial cells and reduces protein kinase C expression, suggesting that these actions may contribute to its hair-growing effects.
31 citations
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March 2010 in “Molecular Endocrinology” This study identified that androgens increase calcium sensitization in mouse colonic smooth muscle by activating the Rho/Rho kinase pathway, highlighting its role in modulating muscle contractility.
87 citations
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September 2006 in “Clinical Cancer Research” This article reviews the diverse roles of protein kinase C (PKC) isozymes in cancer biology, highlighting their potential as therapeutic targets, but reports no new experimental results.
29 citations
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March 2010 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” This study found that Wnt3a increased beta-catenin signaling and upregulated specific genes in cultured human dermal papilla cells, enhancing their response to PGE2 and potentially aiding hair growth.
30 citations
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July 2017 in “BioEssays” This review discusses the potential benefits of activating NRF2 for treating hair follicle disorders linked to oxidative stress and reports no new clinical results.
January 2026 in “Current Issues in Molecular Biology” This paper reviews the emerging role of FGF-7 signaling in hair regeneration, highlighting its potential as a target for new therapies despite limited clinical trial data.
12 citations
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September 2015 in “Drug Design Development and Therapy” This study found that the DOX derivative AD198 more effectively inhibited cell viability and induced apoptosis in canine cancer cell lines K9TCC and K9OSA compared to DOX in vitro.
35 citations
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August 2009 in “Differentiation” This study found that transcription factors HOXC13, LEF1, and FOXN1 repress DSG4 transcription, with the Notch pathway possibly involved in maintaining DSG4 expression in hair follicles.
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.
September 2023 in “Animals” In this study, researchers used proteomic and metabolomic analyses to explore hair follicle development in embryonic cashmere goats, identifying significant roles for the oxytocin signalling pathway and associated networks in this process.
22 citations
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February 2008 in “Journal of Neurochemistry” This study found that minoxidil prevents long-term serotonergic toxicity induced by MDMA in rats, primarily by opening mitochondrial KATP channels and involving Akt and MAP kinases in its neuroprotective mechanism.
106 citations
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October 2016 in “Cell Stem Cell” This study found that PDGFA is critical for the proliferation and maintenance of adipocyte stem cells in skin but not other white adipose tissues, highlighting unique regulatory mechanisms in different tissue depots.
27 citations
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August 2006 in “Laboratory Investigation” In this study, the combination of SCF and ET-1 was found to significantly enhance skin pigmentation and melanin content in human skin xenografts on SCID mice compared to either treatment alone.
120 citations
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February 2009 in “Apoptosis” This review examines apoptotic and anti-apoptotic mechanisms in skin homeostasis and related diseases but presents no new research findings.
105 citations
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August 2010 in “Pharmacology & therapeutics” This article explores the potential of formyl-peptide receptor 2 agonists as innovative anti-inflammatory drugs, highlighting their ability to mimic the body's natural inflammation response, but it presents no new clinical findings.
72 citations
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April 2008 in “Organogenesis” This review discusses the roles of Wnt signaling in skin organogenesis and related processes but reports no new experimental results, highlighting areas for future research.
24 citations
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September 2005 in “Journal of Cellular Biochemistry” This study found that all-trans and 9-cis retinoic acids increase steroid sulfatase activity in HL60 cells through mechanisms involving RARα/RXR heterodimers and multiple signaling pathways.
18 citations
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March 2002 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” In this study, 17β-estradiol increased VEGF production in differentiated THP-1 cells, while dihydrotestosterone counteracted this effect by modulating adenylate cyclase activity.
14 citations
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June 2021 in “Expert Opinion on Therapeutic Patents” This review discusses various Wnt pathway modulators developed between 2014 and 2020, highlighting their potential as treatments for diseases like cancer and osteoarthritis, but reports no new clinical results.
48 citations
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August 2018 in “Nature Communications” This study found that JunB, a transcription factor, is crucial for maintaining epidermal-pilosebaceous stem cell homeostasis by regulating progenitor cell behavior and preventing sebaceous gland dysfunction.
1 citations
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January 2015 in “Der pharmacia lettre” This study found that neurosteroids might play a role in the neuroprotective effects of ischemic postconditioning by reducing brain infarct size and improving motor performance and memory in mice.
23 citations
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June 2012 in “Molecular Biology Reports” This study found that human outer root sheath cells express VEGF receptor-2, and exogenous VEGF165 significantly stimulates their proliferation through activation of the ERK signaling pathway.
19 citations
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December 2018 in “Experimental and Molecular Medicine” This study reports that the novel small molecule IM176OUT05, by modifying stem cell metabolism, promoted hair regrowth and increased hair follicle numbers in mice.
16 citations
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July 2019 in “Journal of Cellular Biochemistry” This review discusses the varied roles of Wnt7a in development, tissue homeostasis, and cancer, reporting no clinical results; the authors emphasize the need for further investigation on its roles in inflammation and fibrosis.
13 citations
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July 2024 in “Heart Failure Reviews” This review compiles data on how the apelinergic system may protect against heart damage caused by doxorubicin cancer treatment, suggesting its potential to mitigate cardiotoxicity, though further research in chronic models is needed to confirm these effects and mechanisms.
8 citations
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June 2012 in “PloS one” This study found that the Plcd3(mNab) mutation in mice worsens the alopecia caused by Plcd1 loss, suggesting synergistic effects between Plcd1 and Plcd3 on hair follicle health.
301 citations
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May 1998 in “Genes & Development” Ets2 gene is crucial for placental development in mice.