19 citations
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June 2020 in “Animals” This study found that maternal sub-maintenance nutrition reduced the density and branching ratio of secondary wool follicles in Merino sheep fetuses and identified genes potentially involved in these processes.
19 citations
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March 2003 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that mechlorethamine restored hair growth in mice with alopecia-areata-like disease by eliminating infiltrated lymphocytes and inhibiting certain pro-inflammatory cytokines in treated skin areas.
18 citations
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March 2015 in “Journal of Endocrinological Investigation” This study found that ZP4 expression was highest among PCOS patients with regular menstrual cycles, which may be linked to mature follicle presence, but no correlation with clinical indices was observed.
17 citations
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June 2020 in “Animals” This study identified differentially expressed mRNAs and lncRNAs in Hu sheep hair follicles, suggesting certain genes and pathways are involved in the development of wool curvature patterns.
16 citations
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January 2019 in “Skin appendage disorders” This study used a network meta-analysis to compare alopecia areata treatments, finding that intralesional corticosteroids are most effective for mild cases, while diphenylcyclopropenone ranks highest for moderate to severe cases; further research on oral tofacitinib is needed.
16 citations
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December 2016 in “Molecular Medicine Reports” This study found that platelet-rich plasma may influence the proliferation of human hair dermal papilla cells by affecting gene expression related to the cell cycle.
16 citations
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January 2012 in “Indian Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism” This case series describes six women with both PCOS and Graves' disease, suggesting a possible shared underlying cause for their co-occurrence.
15 citations
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December 2020 in “Pharmacology Research & Perspectives” This review discusses targeting host cell proteases as a novel approach to inhibit SARS-CoV-2 infection, highlighting transcriptional modulation and enzymatic inhibition as promising therapeutic strategies, but it reports no new clinical findings.
15 citations
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January 2014 in “Dermatology” This study found a relatively low prevalence of cutaneous reactions in chronic hepatitis C patients treated with peginterferon alfa and ribavirin, with reactions correlated to age and treatment duration.
13 citations
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May 2021 in “Plants” This study found that the n-hexane fraction from Leea indica leaves significantly increased hair growth in mice and showed potential as a natural treatment for alopecia.
12 citations
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June 2016 in “Reviews in Endocrine and Metabolic Disorders” This review discusses various genetic and acquired skin diseases that can affect male fertility, highlighting the clinical management challenges and reports no new research findings.
12 citations
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October 1995 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism” Skin changes can indicate hormonal imbalances and help diagnose endocrine disorders.
11 citations
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March 2025 in “Environmental Monitoring and Assessment” This review discusses how faecal pollution contributes to antimicrobial resistance in surface water and highlights the need for standardized methods and better wastewater management but reports no new clinical results.
11 citations
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August 2024 in “Nature Communications” In this study, researchers observed that quiescent mouse embryonic fibroblasts showed reduced glycolysis but increased TCA cycle flux and mitochondrial respiration, with these changes linked to metabolic reprogramming involving yes-associated protein inhibition and malate cycle modulation, which supports extracellular matrix protein synthesis.
11 citations
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January 2020 in “Micro and Nanosystems” This study found that transethosomal gel loaded with propranolol hydrochloride prolonged drug release and increased peak plasma concentration compared to an oral tablet, suggesting a promising alternative for delivery.
11 citations
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July 2012 in “Current Opinion in Pediatrics” This review discusses dermatologic signs in childhood endocrine disorders and highlights their importance in early diagnosis and treatment, but it reports no new clinical findings.
10 citations
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January 2023 in “Molecular and Cellular Biochemistry” This review discusses the potential therapeutic role of the edible plant Solanum nigrum for managing COVID-19 symptoms and post-COVID complications based on in silico docking and pharmacological studies, but reports no new clinical results.
10 citations
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November 2022 in “Protein & Cell” In this study, topical quercetin was found to stimulate hair follicle growth and promote microvascular regrowth in mice, suggesting its potential for hair regrowth strategies.
9 citations
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September 2024 in “Scientific Reports” This study found that cardamonin may inhibit OSCC cell migration, proliferation, and invasion by affecting the PI3K/AKT pathway, suggesting its potential as a treatment.
9 citations
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March 2020 in “Gene” In this study, certain genetic variations in the ESR1 and ESR2 genes were strongly associated with polycystic ovary syndrome and related metabolic issues in Tunisian women.
9 citations
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July 2008 in “Oncology Reports” In this study, TC-1 cells, resembling stromal cells formed by epithelial-mesenchymal transition, significantly affected the behavior of normal human keratinocytes, supporting the role of stromal cells in tumor progression.
9 citations
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January 2007 in “Gynecological Endocrinology” This case report presents the first known instance of combined polycystic ovary syndrome and autoimmune polyglandular syndrome type 2 in a patient, exploring potential mechanisms for their interrelation.
8 citations
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September 2024 in “BMC Genomics” In this study, researchers found that the novel gene circCFAP20DC enhances the proliferation of goat follicular granulosa cells by activating the RB pathway, facilitating their progression from the G1 to S phase during follicular development.
8 citations
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June 2019 in “Scientific Reports” This study found that the retinoid receptor and PPAR pathway are involved in hair follicle miniaturization in androgenetic alopecia, alongside androgen receptors.
8 citations
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September 2016 in “Reviews in Endocrine and Metabolic Disorders” Skin health and diseases are closely linked to metabolic processes.
7 citations
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September 2024 in “BMC Genomics” In this study, whole-genome sequencing of Lanping black-boned sheep identified ERBB4 and ROR1 genes as potentially important in their distinctive hyperpigmentation, enhancing understanding of their genetic evolution from Lanping normal sheep.
7 citations
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October 2019 in “Klinická onkologie” This review discusses the impact of oncological therapy on hair loss, highlighting that while most alopecia is reversible, it can be permanent depending on treatment type and factors.
7 citations
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January 2016 in “Experimental and Clinical Endocrinology & Diabetes” This study observed that adding simvastatin to ongoing metformin treatment reduced certain androgen levels in women with non-classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia and abnormal glucose metabolism, suggesting a potential therapeutic benefit.
7 citations
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February 2013 in “Tropical Journal of Pharmaceutical Research” In this study, applying G. glabra root extract to female rats resulted in faster and more extensive hair growth than minoxidil or a control treatment.
6 citations
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January 2023 in “npj regenerative medicine” This study found that transplanting hair follicles into human scars may remodel fibrotic tissue and reduce scarring by altering collagen structure and decreasing pro-fibrotic factors.