25 citations
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June 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This study identified upregulation of genes linked to fibroproliferative disorders, such as platelet-derived growth factor and collagen genes, in patients with central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia, suggesting potential therapeutic targets.
22 citations
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October 2020 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” This consensus concluded that oral isotretinoin is highly effective for treating acne and some off-label conditions, with common adverse events being manageable and rare serious risks not contraindicating use.
21 citations
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November 2022 in “Frontiers in immunology” This article reviews sebaceous immunobiology and highlights the complex role of sebaceous glands and sebocytes in skin barrier function and inflammation, particularly in acne pathogenesis, but reports no new results.
20 citations
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June 2014 in “BMC genomics” This study identified the placenta at the base of the ovary as the origin of poplar seed hair development and detailed transcriptome dynamics during the growth process.
19 citations
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October 2011 in “Clinics in Dermatology” This review discusses the cutaneous side effects of chemotherapy, noting that they frequently involve changes to skin, hair, and nails, and reports no new results.
10 citations
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January 1994 in “Advances in pharmacology” This review examines the role of topoisomerase-interacting drugs in cancer treatment and emphasizes the importance of understanding their mechanisms for clinical development, but it presents no new results.
8 citations
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September 2002 in “Genes to Cells” This study suggests that label-retaining cells in the hair follicle contribute to follicular renewal, indicating a specific role in the hair cycle by proliferating during the late telogen phase.
8 citations
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July 2024 in “PLoS ONE” In a comparative genomic study, researchers observed significant genetic differences among the three chemical races of the alga Botryococcus braunii, leading them to propose reclassifying these races as distinct species based on their unique genomic characteristics.
5 citations
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January 2021 in “iScience” Using a combination of specific cell cycle regulators is better for safely keeping hair root cells alive indefinitely compared to cancer-related methods.
5 citations
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January 2017 in “Elsevier eBooks” This review focuses on the roles of amino acids, peptides, and proteins in cosmetics, highlighting their importance in skin health and their potential for development in personal care products due to their unique properties and biocompatibility.
4 citations
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January 2021 in “Journal of Clinical Medical Research” This review provides an in-depth analysis of the structure and function of c-kit activation, and its role in both normal physiological and pathological conditions, with no new research findings reported.
4 citations
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January 2016 in “Dermatology Review” This review focuses on the various skin toxicities caused by chemotherapeutic and targeted tumor therapy drugs, including rashes, keratoacanthoma, and more severe conditions like Stevens-Johnson syndrome, without presenting new clinical results.
4 citations
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May 2021 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This study found no significant genetic correlations between male pattern baldness and COVID-19 outcomes, suggesting that shared genetic factors may not explain the reported association.
3 citations
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January 2024 in “Signal transduction and targeted therapy” This study presents a detailed overview of lymphatic vessel development and highlights the role of abnormal lymphangiogenesis in various diseases, suggesting that targeting lymphangiogenic factors may improve treatment strategies.
1 citations
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September 2023 in “eLife” This study found that TLR2 expression in hair follicle stem cells is crucial for hair follicle maintenance and regeneration, with TLR2-dependent activation potentially offering new therapeutic approaches for hair loss prevention through mechanisms involving immune pathways and CEP administration.
February 2026 in “Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology” This review discusses the development of liposome-based delivery systems to enhance skin wound healing, highlighting their advantages and potential applications, but reports no new clinical results.
December 2024 in “Frontiers in Veterinary Science” This study on Dorper sheep identified important genetic factors influencing hair follicle development, finding that expression patterns and genes like DBI, FZD3, and ZDHHC21 play a crucial role in wool shedding, which could help improve understanding of mammalian skin-related traits and human hair advancement.
This study found that all examined biomarkers and clinical features were elevated in systemic lupus erythematosus patients, particularly ANA and Anti-dsDNA autoantibodies, but no single biomarker was sensitive or specific enough for diagnosis.
August 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that dihydrotestosterone alters the balance of Wnt pathway regulators in dermal papilla cells, hindering hair follicle stem cell differentiation and contributing to hair follicle miniaturization.
August 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This case report identifies a novel LIPH gene mutation linked to autosomal recessive woolly hair/hypotrichosis in a Japanese boy, expanding the spectrum of known mutations associated with this condition.
August 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study suggests that enhancing endocannabinoid tone with an EMT-inhibitor may have anti-inflammatory effects and slightly increase sebaceous lipid production, which could be beneficial for dry skin conditions.
August 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” In this animal study, zinc deficiency in mice was linked to disrupted hair cycles and impaired hair regrowth, which were reversed by zinc supplementation.
August 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study explored the role of nine specific miRNAs in human hair follicles, revealing significant miRNA/mRNA correlations for miR-24, miR-31, and miR-106a and identifying target genes involved in hair biology.
This review discusses various syndromes of severe insulin resistance, their biochemical and clinical features, and potential therapeutic options, but it reports no new clinical results.
In this study, researchers developed de novo designed hetero-bifunctional proteins as an alternative approach for targeted protein degradation, successfully targeting BCL-xL for degradation in cells and inducing apoptosis, which may expand the range of addressable E3 ligases and disease targets.
August 2025 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” This study identified three Ayurvedic compounds that may serve as potential treatments against the macrolide-resistant enzyme murE of *Tropheryma whipplei*, addressing challenges in treating Whipple disease.
June 2025 in “Asia-Pacific Journal of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology” This study used in-silico analyses to investigate papain's potential as a fibrinolytic agent and found that certain fibrin peptides displayed strong interactions with papain, suggesting it may be beneficial for cardiovascular disease treatment.
In this study assessing post-menopausal Asian women, distinct shifts in Malassezia species prevalence on the skin were linked to increased inflammation and impaired skin barrier function, potentially driving disorders like psoriasis and seborrheic dermatitis.
February 2024 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” This study found that certain tandem repeats predict darker hair color across diverse ancestry groups and can contribute to a polygenic score for hair color, independent of SNP variation.
November 2023 in “Scientific reports” This study presents the first report on cloning and characterizing the full-length cDNA of SRD5A1 in Indian catfish (Clarias magur), revealing expression differences across reproductive phases and increased expression post-Ovatide administration in ovaries and testis.