48 citations
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August 2022 in “Chemical Biology & Drug Design” This review outlines computational strategies, including chemogenomics and drug repositioning, for coronavirus drug discovery and reports no new clinical findings; the authors highlight the advantages of these methods in rapidly identifying therapeutic candidates.
26 citations
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July 2020 in “Fertility and Sterility” Male infertility and genitourinary birth defects are often linked to genetic issues.
15 citations
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October 2024 in “Nutrients” In this study, consuming a healthy, plant-based diet was associated with reduced skin inflammation and improved overall skin health, while the potential benefits of probiotics, synbiotics, and postbiotics for skin inflammation and tissue regeneration require further investigation.
11 citations
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September 2021 in “American Journal of Medical Genetics Part A” This study reports that newly diagnosed patients with Bachmann-Bupp syndrome exhibit a broader phenotype than previously documented, including late-onset seizures, and suggests a possible universal biochemical mechanism involving elevated ODC activity.
9 citations
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February 2024 in “mBio” This study found that biliverdin beta and delta, metabolites of heme, play a critical role in Pseudomonas aeruginosa iron acquisition and cooperative behaviors, which are crucial for the bacterium's long-term infection in cystic fibrosis patients, suggesting potential targets for new therapies.
9 citations
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July 2021 in “Frontiers in genetics” This study found that continuous implantation of melatonin in cashmere goats advanced the growth cycle of cashmere by inducing secondary hair follicle development and altering gene expression.
3 citations
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September 2014 in “SpringerPlus” This study suggests that hair loss was a metabolic adaptation allowing hominids to evolve larger brains by alleviating dietary restrictions on essential amino acids for hair and brain development.
1 citations
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May 2023 in “European Journal of Human Genetics” This study observed that numerical chromosomal aberrations were more common in men with severe male factor infertility and azoospermia compared to those with other sperm quality issues, while chromosomal translocations were significantly associated with oligoasthenozoospermia, highlighting important genetic counseling considerations.
June 2025 in “Theranostics” This study found that exosomes derived from mesenchymal stem cells primed with rapamycin significantly enhanced hair regrowth, hair density, and hair follicle development in depilation-induced mice compared to controls, suggesting a potential therapeutic approach for hair loss.
January 2025 in “International Journal of Genomics” This study identified three hub genes—BMP4, POSTN, and WNT5A—that are closely associated with keloid fibroblast hyperplasia, suggesting they may serve as potential biomarkers for inhibiting this condition. Further research is necessary to fully understand their roles in keloid development.
This study found that the transcription factor Meis2 is crucial for the maturation and innervation of sensory neurons responsible for light touch in mice, with its absence leading to reduced touch sensitivity.
This study found that the transcription factor Meis2 regulates the maturation and innervation of sensory neurons in mice, affecting their response to light touch.
June 2023 in “Frontiers in Genetics” This study suggests that the curly hair phenotype in Mangalitza pigs may involve complex gene interactions related to calcium signaling and lipid metabolism, rather than changes in TRPM2 or CYP4F3 expression.
January 2023 in “Annals of dermatology/Annals of Dermatology” This study found that overexpression of miR-1246 in peripheral CD4+ T cells can reduce markers associated with inflammation and T cell activation in severe active alopecia areata, suggesting potential therapeutic benefits.
June 2019 in “International journal of dermatology and venereology” This review discusses the hedgehog signaling pathway's role in cutaneous tumors and hematological disorders, highlighting its potential as a therapeutic target, but reports no new clinical findings.
1 citations
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May 2015 in “Experimental Dermatology” This study found that constitutive activation of Stat3 in transgenic mice led to impaired hair growth and structural disorganization due to aberrant regulation of hair follicle and cytoskeletal genes.
January 2024 in “Collagen and leather” This study observed that using an environmentally friendly bovine milk permeate effectively and cleanly removes wool from sheepskins without harming the skin, and results in smoother leather compared to traditional chemical methods.
5 citations
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May 2023 in “European Journal of Human Genetics” This study found that mutations in the TULP3 gene are associated with progressive degeneration of the liver, kidney, and heart in adults, highlighting the importance of early detection and management.
64 citations
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July 2016 in “Journal of Immunology” In this study, blocking the CXCR3 receptor in mice prevented the development of alopecia areata by inhibiting the accumulation of specific T cells in the skin, suggesting a potential therapeutic approach for humans.
September 2017 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” In this study, the reconstructed skin epidermal model derived from hair follicles showed gene expression and enzyme functionality consistent with native human skin, suggesting its viability for studying skin metabolism and potential toxicity of dermo-cosmetic ingredients.
August 2004 in “Journal of the American College of Surgeons” Dermagraft and Dermalogen had a lot of granulation, while Alloderm, Integra, and ADM had good blood vessel growth for skin healing.
May 2021 in “Experimental Cell Research” In this study, SFRP1 expression was found to be upregulated in hair follicles from men with androgenetic alopecia, with the transcription factor FOXC1 playing a significant role in its regulation.
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.
10 citations
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January 2010 in “Veterinary pathology” This study found that a newly identified mutation in the hairless gene in mice led to decreased Hr mRNA levels and changes in gene expression related to hair follicle development.
5 citations
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August 2013 in “InTech eBooks” This article reviews the role of KLF4, a transcription factor, in various cellular processes and its dual function as a tumor suppressor or oncogene depending on the context, but presents no new experimental results.
1 citations
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May 2017 in “InTech eBooks” This chapter reviews signaling pathways related to androgenic alopecia in dermal papilla cells of balding human scalps, integrating published information and analysis of molecular interactions, without reporting new clinical results.
354 citations
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February 2011 in “Genes & Development” This study found that abolishing H3K27me3 in mouse skin by targeting Ezh2 and Ezh1 affects hair follicle development and epidermal behavior, revealing functional differences between these tissues.
123 citations
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November 2012 in “Stem cells” This study reports that miR-302 promotes pluripotency by inhibiting NR2F2 and indirectly regulating OCT4 in stem cells, enhancing reprogramming efficiency when added to traditional factors.
7 citations
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July 2005 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” This study identified a gene transcript overexpressed in dermal papilla cells, showing strong similarity to a mouse gene associated with adipose tissue in bombesin receptor subtype-3-deficient mice.
2 citations
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January 2019 in “Medizinische Genetik” Among families with pediatric brain disease, this study identified over 200 novel genetic causes, revealing potential treatment points using drug repurposing or nutritional supplementation.