December 2024 in “Animals” In this study, researchers found that RORA directly regulates the expression of the Bnip3 gene, which is crucial for hair follicle stem cell health, using rat HFSCs as a model. They propose that targeting RORA could modulate HFSC status.
This study found that in early retinal neurogenesis in mice, the transcription factor Lhx2 regulates Sonic Hedgehog signaling by controlling expression of pathway genes like the co-receptors Gas1 and Cdon.
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March 2023 in “Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine” A specific gene variant is linked to heart disease, increased heart muscle, curly hair, and thick skin on palms and soles.
April 2026 in “The FASEB Journal” In this study, researchers identified exosomal miR-199a-3p as a key factor in the regulation of melanogenesis by dermal papilla cells, finding that it enhances melanocyte proliferation and melanin production, suggesting potential therapeutic targets for pigmentation disorders.
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July 2007 in “Journal of Biological Chemistry” This study found that most pathogenic HR mutants associated with atrichia with papular lesions had abolished corepressor activity due to defective interactions with histone deacetylases.
This study provides evidence that intralesional platelet-rich plasma therapy leads to significant hair regrowth and increased patient satisfaction in individuals with scalp alopecia areata over 24 weeks, without notable adverse effects.
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July 2021 in “Life science alliance” This study observed that disrupting the Pnkp gene in adult mice resulted in a premature aging-like phenotype, suggesting PNKP's vital role in maintaining normal growth and survival of certain progenitor cell populations.
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August 2023 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This review compiles evidence from 20 relevant studies and suggests that platelet-rich plasma-derived extracellular vesicles represent a promising therapeutic option in regenerative medicine, although the authors emphasize the need for standardized protocols due to inconsistencies across studies.
PRP therapy is a simple and safe option for hair loss, but its effectiveness is not clearly stated.
October 2014 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature” Adding dalteparin and protamine microparticles to platelet-rich plasma can boost hair growth more than using platelet-rich plasma alone.
October 2020 in “Journal of Aesthetic Nursing” The abstract discusses the potential of platelet-rich plasma as a new, efficient, safe, and reproducible solution for hair loss and thinning, highlighting advancements in growth factors and stem cell technology. However, this summary does not report specific findings or results.
January 2024 in “Wiadomości Lekarskie” In this study, researchers developed a novel computational framework using deep reinforcement learning to identify strategies for cellular reprogramming in gene regulatory networks, showing its effectiveness in a model of immune response against infection.
April 2025 in “Russian Pediatric Journal” This review discusses the application of PRP therapy in pediatric settings and highlights the current lack of sufficient data for its widespread clinical use.
April 2015 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” This article discusses the role of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons in plastic and reconstructive surgery education but presents no new research findings.
September 2022 in “Piretc” This article reviews the lexical features and development of modern British slang, exploring linguistic, cultural, and social group specifics but reports no new research results.
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May 2022 in “Голова и шея.” This study observed a strong positive association between the expression of the p53 protein and the appearance of dark neurons in the hippocampus of rats following experimental septoplasty, suggesting p53's potential neuroprotective role alongside its activation of damaged neurons.
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December 2010 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This study suggests that a 1,550-nm fractional erbium-glass laser may stimulate hair growth in both an alopecia mouse model and human subjects with male pattern hair loss, though further research is needed to determine its clinical applications.
June 2020 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that FDA-cleared devices for preparing platelet-rich plasma showed inconsistent product quality, with variable platelet counts and inadequate quality control performance, suggesting clinical improvement may not rely on platelet concentration.
November 2024 in “NeoReviews” Pallister-Killian Syndrome is a complex genetic disorder requiring coordinated care and genetic counseling.
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February 2023 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy” This study found that papillary dermal fibroblast progenitors in newborn mouse skin can be isolated and cultured to generate male germline cell precursors, demonstrating their potential through differentiation into cells with meiotic capability.
July 2026 in “Theranostics” This study developed a novel ferritin-based delivery system (LR@Fn) that effectively co-delivers RG108 and LLY283 for hearing loss treatment in animal models, reducing hair cell loss and synaptic damage more effectively than dexamethasone.
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February 2012 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This study suggests that the AR/EDA2R locus may contribute to early-onset female pattern hair loss, but no association was found with the 20p11 locus.
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March 2021 in “EMBO Reports” PRSS35 enzyme may help start skin tumors and could be a target for cancer treatment.
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January 2017 in “Journal of pediatric endocrinology & metabolism/Journal of pediatric endocrinology and metabolism” This study identified two distinct VDR gene mutations among Lebanese families with hereditary vitamin D-resistant rickets, noting varied treatment responses and promising outcomes despite severe phenotypes.
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January 2011 in “Journal of Biological Chemistry” This study found that overexpression of sPLA2-X in mice was associated with alopecia and hair follicle abnormalities, highlighting its potential role in hair follicle homeostasis.
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August 2017 in “Genome” This study identified several genes and signaling pathways, such as Wnt and MAPK, involved in fur development in Chinchilla rex rabbits, providing insights into skin and hair follicle growth.
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May 2019 in “Cancer Prevention Research” This study found that a three-month regimen of leucoselect phytosome, a grape seed extract complex, was well tolerated and significantly reduced bronchial proliferation markers in heavy active and former smokers.
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February 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study suggests that thermal imaging may aid in diagnosing cellulitis, potentially improving patient care, although its applicability to certain cases requires further investigation.
This study found that individuals with homozygous loss-of-function mutations in PLAAT3 experience a novel type of partial lipodystrophy linked to defects in white adipose tissue differentiation and function.