December 2021 in “Jurnal Farmanesia” This study compared the effects of palm kernel oil and virgin coconut oil to pure coconut oil on hair growth in rabbits, noting measurements over a 30-day period.
February 2020 in “Definitions” This article discusses the human KRT72 wild-type allele's role in hair formation and reports no new research findings.
January 2024 in “Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” In this laboratory study, researchers found that a methanol extract of peach kernel improved the growth and viability of human hair follicle dermal papilla cells, suggesting its potential efficacy for hair growth and care through cell proliferation and signaling pathways activation.
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January 2023 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” This study identified the genes for pyochelin siderophore biosynthesis as a novel target regulated by the heme-responsive PrrH sRNA in Pseudomonas aeruginosa.
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September 2011 in “Scanning” This study found that multiphoton microscopy effectively visualizes the microstructure of in vivo mouse skin, offering a clear view of various skin layers and components like corneocytes and collagen fibers.
November 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” ATP-sensitive potassium channels are important for hair growth.
March 2026 in “World Rabbit Science” This study found that overexpression and knockdown of DKK4 influence genes involved in hair follicle growth and development in Angora rabbits and identified specific SNPs in DKK4 associated with wool quality, notably showing that the TT/GG haplotype combination relates to higher fibre diameters.
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February 2022 in “Nutrients” In this study, saponins from Korean red ginseng were found to protect against the harmful effects of airborne particulate matter on human skin cells by reducing oxidative stress, inflammation, leptin expression, and melanin production.
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November 2021 in “International journal of molecular sciences” This review discusses the role of keratin-associated proteins in the growth and characteristics of wool and hair fibres from sheep and goats, and highlights areas for future research, but it presents no new findings.
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May 2021 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” This study found that DNA methylation changes in granulosa cells from PCOS patients affect gene expression related to insulin resistance, fat cell differentiation, and steroid metabolism, suggesting an epigenetic contribution to PCOS pathogenesis.
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December 2022 in “Animals” This study found that miR-27a may influence sheep hair follicle stem cell proliferation and apoptosis by targeting PIK3R3, affecting the AKT/MTOR pathway.
August 2020 in “Research Square (Research Square)” This study found that young females in Punjab, Pakistan, showed increased prevalence of PCOS symptoms, yet most were unaware of PCOS, suggesting a need for enhanced educational efforts.
October 2014 in “Cancer research” This study found that targeting mTORC1 with rapamycin effectively inhibited skin tumor promotion in a mouse model, highlighting a potential target for cancer chemoprevention.
August 2015 in “PubMed Central” This study suggests that epithelial-derived Pop-Up Keratinocytes (ePUKs) may be a promising cell source for regenerative medicine due to their specific phenotypic traits and their influence on wound healing.
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.
July 2024 in “Journal of Integrative Plant Biology” This study found that soybean plants maintain root hair growth under phosphate deficiency by using two vacuolar Pi efflux transporters, GmVPE1 and GmVPE2, to remobilize stored Pi, with the process regulated by the GmRSL2 transcription factor.
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December 2014 in “Wound Repair and Regeneration” This study observed that autologous PRP and PDRN injections improved hair thickness and density in women with pattern hair loss, with combined therapy showing greater improvement in thickness than PDRN alone.
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January 2018 in “Postępy Dermatologii i Alergologii” This study found that 21 out of 39 patients with alopecia areata experienced more than 50% hair regrowth after six months of DPCP treatment, with better outcomes observed in those treated at 3-week intervals compared to weekly intervals.
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August 2025 in “Pharmaceutics” This review compares DNA-derived biopolymers, PN and PDRN, in dermatology, emphasizing their distinct molecular characteristics and roles, and reports no new clinical results.
This article explores the potential applications of polyglutamic acid in cosmetics, discussing its benefits for skincare and haircare, but reports no new experimental results.
January 2011 in “Zhongguo nongye Kexue” This study successfully established a transgenic sheep fibroblast cell line expressing the spider dragline silk protein gene, laying groundwork for developing transgenic sheep with this capability in hair follicles.
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June 2017 in “Journal of Physiology & Pathology in Korean Medicine” This study found that Puerariae Radix ethanol extracts increased the proliferation of human hair dermal papilla cells via ERK and Akt phosphorylation, suggesting potential benefits for alopecia treatment.
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October 2014 in “Experimental Dermatology” This study suggests that AKR1C3 expression may influence PGD2-related pathways in skin squamous cell carcinoma and potentially be involved in androgenetic alopecia, although further investigation is needed to clarify its role.
August 2026 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” In this study, combining Polynucleotides High Purification Technology with hyaluronic acid significantly reduced atrophic post-acne scar areas and improved Goodman-Baron scores in a majority of treated patients over six months, reaffirming the approach's beneficial effects in a real-world outpatient setting.
July 2019 in “International Journal of Advance Research in Community Health Nursing” This study observed that, among women in Padgampora Village, J&K, aged 15-45, 42.5% had PCOS between ages 15 and 25, with clinical signs like irregular cycles, obesity, acne, and more, highlighting the need for increased awareness and early intervention.
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March 2013 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” This study reports that the tetrapeptide AcSDKP significantly promotes skin and hair health in vitro and ex vivo, suggesting it could be used cosmetically to counteract skin aging and hair loss.
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January 2018 in “Journal of Analytical Methods in Chemistry” This study developed a reliable HPLC-UV/Vis method to determine aluminum phthalocyanine chloride in skin, supporting its use in skin permeation studies for photodynamic therapy of cutaneous tumors.
8 citations
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December 2009 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” This article discusses a novel mutation in the FERMT1 gene identified in a Spanish family with Kindler’s syndrome but reports no new clinical results.
June 2025 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences” In this study, a mouse model with a PIK3CA gain-of-function mutation in Schwann cells revealed unique communication with neighboring cells and a glycolytic shift in peripheral nerves, and early alpelisib treatment significantly improved symptoms, though efficacy declined with delayed administration due to limited drug penetration.
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August 1983 in “PubMed” This study found that isozyme profiles in polyoma virus-induced tumors were consistent and distinctive for each tumor type, except for salivary and mammary tumors which shared a profile.