This study in diabetic db/db mice found that treatment with the antihypertensive agents minoxidil or nebivolol stimulated elastogenesis and inhibited elastolysis, leading to restored elastic fibers, reduced aortic stiffening, and normalized blood pressure.
March 2024 in “Frontiers in genetics” This study used genomic analysis to reveal moderate genetic diversity, minimal inbreeding, and specific genes under positive selection in Xiangdong black goats, highlighting their unique adaptation traits and potential for breeding and conservation.
February 2024 in “PloS one” This study found that certain nutraceuticals did not interfere with tamoxifen's inhibition of estrogen in breast cancer cells and may enhance its effects, suggesting potential as an adjuvant therapy for hair loss in patients undergoing endocrine therapy.
This study examined the molecular communication in psoriasis cells, highlighting unique immune cell interactions and identifying new features of the hair follicle cell-psoriasis axis. It suggests the potential for targeted therapies at the single-cell level to improve psoriasis treatment.
December 2023 in “International journal of multidisciplinary research and analysis” In this study, topical administration of secretome hypoxia mesenchymal stem cells gel increased IL-10 and decreased TNF-α gene expression in a fluconazole-induced alopecia-like model in rats, with the 40 μL dose having the most significant effect.
November 2023 in “Klìtinna ta organna transplantologìâ” This study reviews the regenerative potential and clinical applications of exosomes derived from mesenchymal stem cells in conditions like COVID-19, alopecia, skin aging, and osteoarthritis, highlighting their role as a promising tool in regenerative medicine.
This research concluded that the novel hydrogel PlacMA, derived from human placenta and curable by visible light, shows promise for cell culture and tissue engineering applications due to its tunable properties.
This Ph.D. project aims to evaluate the self-assembling potential of hair keratin extracts and study the cellular response to both crude and purified keratins, highlighting their potential applications from biomedical to water remediation.
April 2019 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” In this study, the researchers observed significant metabolic dysregulation in central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia, particularly involving lipid metabolism and the downregulation of AMPK-related genes.
April 2018 in “D-Scholarship@Pitt (University of Pittsburgh)” This study found that keratin-75, discovered in enamel tissue, is secreted by ameloblasts using an unconventional pathway involving the ER-Golgi-Intermediate-Compartment and Golgi, differing from typical cytokeratin localization.
January 2018 in “Stem cells in clinical applications” This review discusses the potential of exosomes and the secretome in stem cell-based regenerative therapies but reports no new experimental findings.
December 2015 in “University of Birmingham Institutional Research Archive (University of Birmingham)” This study showed that regulation of adipose androgen generation via AKR1C3 may contribute to a cycle of hyperinsulinaemia and lipid accumulation in women with PCOS.
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June 2013 in “Science” This study found that mice lacking the Sept4/ARTS gene had more hair follicle stem cells and improved wound healing, suggesting apoptosis regulation as a potential target in regenerative medicine.
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October 2000 in “Genomics” This study demonstrated that dermal papilla cells are molecularly distinct from fibroblasts and identified many novel molecules, including a new member of the CTGF protein family.
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March 2017 in “Genomics” This study reported that pathways related to apoptosis, cell proliferation, and WNT signaling might be key drivers of hair loss in androgenetic alopecia, guiding potential targets for therapy development.
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July 2018 in “Scientific Reports” In this study, gene expression changes in rat whisker follicles after methamphetamine administration may serve as indicators of the drug's rewarding effects and potential addiction pathways.
This study found that patients with androgenetic alopecia showed distinct scalp bacterial imbalances compared to healthy individuals, which were associated with unhealthy lifestyles. These microbial changes might contribute to follicular inflammation, potentially accelerating hair loss in these patients.
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March 2020 in “Advanced functional materials” This review discusses the mechanisms and potential therapeutic benefits of mesenchymal stromal cell-derived extracellular vesicles delivered via biomaterials, but reports no new clinical results.
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December 2009 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” This review discusses the paracrine effects of adipose tissue-derived stem cells on surrounding cells and tissues, noting their potential therapeutic benefits, but reports no new clinical results.
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March 2021 in “Nature” In this study, increased corticosterone from chronic stress prolonged hair follicle stem cell quiescence in mice, inhibiting regeneration, but restoring Gas6 expression overcame this inhibition.
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February 2017 in “Stem Cell Reports” This study found that activation of Wnt/β-catenin signaling in mouse testes promotes spermatogonial differentiation and reduces the stem cell pool, with SHISA6 inhibiting this process and maintaining stem cell characteristics.
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January 2018 in “Scientific Reports” This pilot study found that hair metabolome analysis may help differentiate pregnancy complications from healthy pregnancies by revealing significant metabolite differences between trimesters.
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December 2013 in “Phytotherapy Research” This study found that hydroxysafflor yellow A-rich Carthamus tinctorius extract promoted hair growth and gene expression linked to hair proliferation in both cell cultures and mouse models.
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March 2008 in “Journal of biological chemistry/The Journal of biological chemistry” This study found that GLI2 plays a key role in activating follistatin, an activin/BMP antagonist, in response to hedgehog signaling in human epidermal cells, with implications for hair follicle development and basal cell carcinoma.
36 citations
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November 2018 in “BMC plant biology” This study suggests that ROXYs and reactive oxygen species are likely involved in the signaling pathways plants use to respond to nitrate deprivation.
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May 2019 in “Scientific Reports” This study found enhanced remyelination in the corpus callosum of late pregnant rats compared to virgin and postpartum rats, suggesting a pregnancy-associated promyelinating effect mediated, in part, by the GABA A receptor system.
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June 2018 in “The journal of immunology/The Journal of immunology” This study demonstrated that AIRE-deficient rats exhibit key symptoms of APECED, making them a relevant model for exploring potential treatments.
26 citations
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May 2012 in “Cellular and Molecular Life Sciences” This review discusses the structure, expression, regulation, and potential roles of NcoA4 in cancer and other pathologies, reporting no new experimental findings.
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September 2014 in “Biological Research” This study found that arctiin, a compound from Arctium lappa, demonstrated protective effects against oxidative stress-induced dysfunction in human hair dermal papilla cells, suggesting potential therapeutic use for alopecia.
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November 2021 in “PLoS ONE” In this study, fractional laser treatment was observed to reverse age-related gene expression changes in skin and enhance dermal remodeling, further improved by multiple treatments.