April 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This research explores the potential role of the Stx17 protein in hair pigmentation processes and Alopecia Areata, suggesting possible links to the disease's progression.
September 2019 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study identified a novel G207E STING mutation causing a distinct phenotype involving alopecia, photosensitivity, and thyroid dysfunction, and suggests that common polymorphisms in TMEM173 and IFIH1 may influence disease presentation.
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September 2019 in “Experimental cell research” This study found that BMP2 increased PTEN expression and induced autophagy, promoting hair follicle stem cell differentiation in both in vitro models and a mouse wound model.
24 citations
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December 2016 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy” This study found that P311 triggers transdifferentiation of epidermal stem cells into myofibroblast-like cells via TGFβ1/Smad signaling during wound healing.
April 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study identifies a mechanism where dsRNA activates TLR3 to induce RA production, promoting hair follicle regeneration in mice and suggesting a potential role in human tissue regeneration.
February 2024 in “Research Square (Research Square)” This study identified SFRP2 and PTGDS as potential biomarkers for female pattern hair loss, finding these genes consistently upregulated in bald hair follicles from all 18 patients, which may contribute to understanding the condition's pathogenesis and developing targeted treatments.
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February 2012 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This study found significant changes in gene expression related to skin structure and signaling pathways in AEC syndrome skin, offering new insights into the syndrome's molecular underpinnings.
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January 2005 in “Photochemistry and Photobiology” This study found that overexpression of PKCɛ in mouse epidermis increased sensitivity to metastatic squamous cell carcinoma, suggesting that a PKCɛ-mediated microenvironment may promote cancer development through specific cytokines like TNFα.
September 2020 in “Acta Scientific Cancer Biology” This case report describes how personalized treatment based on Encyclopedic Tumor Analysis successfully led to durable regression in a woman with advanced pilomatrical carcinoma, unresponsive to standard care.
This study found that the simultaneous inactivation of pRb and p53 genes in mouse epidermis accelerated aggressive squamous cell carcinoma development via activation of the epidermal growth factor receptor/Akt pathway.
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January 2022 in “Database” This database provides detailed physiological parameters of porcine skin to enhance the MPML MechDermA Model, improving dermal absorption predictions for human studies in the Simcyp Simulator.
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November 2023 in “Biological and Pharmaceutical Bulletin” This study found that the BP-3 extract from Boesenbergia rotunda, rich in panduratin A, demonstrated strong anti-adipogenesis and lipolysis effects on preadipocyte cells at non-toxic concentrations, and when formulated into a serum reduced thigh circumference and improved skin firmness in a human trial.
November 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study identified nine pathogenic variants in the PADI3 gene and variants in the S100A3 and TCHH genes in patients with central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia, suggesting a broader genetic basis for the disease and potential targets for genetic testing and therapies.
December 2016 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study revealed that Patched receptors establish a Hedgehog signaling gradient in developing hair follicles, which may influence their formation and potentially offer a diagnostic tool for distinguishing Hedgehog-driven tumors.
48 citations
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February 2013 in “Molecular and Cellular Endocrinology” This review discusses the presence of the StAR protein in 17 non-classical steroidogenic tissues, suggesting that advanced detection methods are needed for a complete understanding of its functions in these tissues.
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January 2004 in “Linchuang pifuke zazhi” This study found that while SP did not enhance linear hair growth in cultured hair follicles, it prolonged the anagen phase and altered the expression of growth factors and apoptosis-related molecules, suggesting a stimulatory effect on hair growth.
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March 2023 in “Bioengineering” In this retrospective study at Lausanne University Hospital, 61% of 48 patients with tendinopathies reported favorable outcomes after a single standardized autologous PRP injection, while 36% needed two, and effectiveness was unrelated to platelet concentration, activity level, age, or gender.
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October 2023 in “Egyptian Journal of Immunology” This study found that women with PCOS had significantly higher levels of the pro-inflammatory chemokine MIP-1α compared to controls, suggesting an association with low-grade chronic inflammation, though the increase in MIP-1β levels did not reach statistical significance.
April 2024 in “The Journal of urology/The journal of urology” In this study, researchers found that methylation of the SRD5A2 gene in blood and tissue samples can serve as a biomarker to predict men's clinical response to finasteride treatment for benign prostatic hyperplasia, offering a non-invasive method for assessing potential treatment success.
106 citations
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October 2016 in “Cell Stem Cell” This study found that PDGFA is critical for the proliferation and maintenance of adipocyte stem cells in skin but not other white adipose tissues, highlighting unique regulatory mechanisms in different tissue depots.
70 citations
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February 2009 in “Biological Trace Element Research” 59 citations
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January 1976 in “Vitamins and hormones” This chapter discusses androgen receptors and protein synthesis in the prostate, reporting that DHT-dependent receptor protein translocation increases protein-synthesizing activity after androgen injection in rat models.
January 2008 in “Memorial University Research Repository (Memorial University)” This study found that the NHD domain, but not the PHD domain, of hPygo2 is crucial for Wnt-independent growth of ovarian cancer cells, and identified a key interaction with Treacle protein involved in ribosomal biogenesis.
4 citations
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June 2025 in “Medeniyet Medical Journal” This review explores the role of the TMPRSS2 gene in facilitating SARS-CoV-2 infection and its potential as a therapeutic target in COVID-19 and other respiratory infections, highlighting challenges in developing selective inhibitors.
108 citations
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April 2004 in “Medicinal Research Reviews” This review discusses the medicinal chemistry of steroid sulfatase inhibitors for estrogen- and androgen-dependent disorders but reports no new clinical results.
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December 2017 in “Molecular therapy” This study found that enzyme replacement therapy in mice with a severe form of classical homocystinuria improved metabolic patterns and alleviated many clinical symptoms.
11 citations
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January 1984 in “Veterinary Pathology” This study found that perifollicular mineralization in old toy poodle bitches was associated with high mineralization levels in other tissues.
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February 2022 in “The journal of neuroscience/The Journal of neuroscience” This study observed that deleting PTEN in mouse facial motoneurons enhanced peripheral axon regeneration but also led to physiological changes and potential hyperplasia in older mice.
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January 2021 in “Translational Psychiatry” This study found that certain gene sets, including those involved in ligand-gated ion channel signaling and cell adhesion, are associated with Tourette syndrome, suggesting a potential neurobiological basis for the disorder.
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June 2010 in “Cell Stress and Chaperones” This study reported that heat treatment significantly increased the incidence of alopecia areata in C3H/HeJ mice, suggesting a role for induced HSPA1A/B expression in disease development.