April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that sebaceous glands can regenerate after PPARg deletion in adult skin, relying on the hair cycle and FGFR signaling.
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January 2015 in “Journal of cellular physiology” This study suggests that abnormal hair cycles in Hr mutant mice may be caused by HR protein overexpression, which down-regulates miR-31 and increases Tgf-β2 expression.
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October 2015 in “Human Gene Therapy” The congress highlighted new gene therapy techniques and cell transplantation methods for treating diseases.
December 2025 in “Animals” In this study on fine-wool sheep, researchers found that overexpressing the TGFBR1 gene decreased proliferation of dermal papilla cells by influencing multiple signaling pathways, suggesting TGFBR1 as a negative regulator in hair follicle development.
6 citations
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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.
April 2017 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study identified intramembrane proteolysis as a key feature of Astrotactin2 maturation, providing insights into its role in planar cell polarity hair patterning.
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December 2018 in “Journal of genetic medicine” In this case report, a 20-year-old male with tricho-rhino-phalangeal syndrome was found to have a de novo frameshift mutation in the TRPS1 gene, highlighting the challenges in diagnosing this rare disorder.
37 citations
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April 2017 in “npj Regenerative Medicine” This study found that platelet-derived growth factor signaling is crucial for maintaining the hair follicle dermal stem cell pool and supporting their regenerative capacity.
10 citations
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May 2016 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” This study found that PDGF-BB affects human melanocytes differently depending on their differentiation stage, stimulating melanoblast proliferation but inhibiting melanocyte proliferation while promoting their differentiation.
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November 2017 in “Molecular Aspects of Medicine” This review discusses various therapeutic strategies targeting platelet-derived growth factor signaling in diseases like cancer and atherosclerosis, and evaluates existing treatments without presenting new clinical data.
April 2011 in “Cancer Research” In this study, ginsenoside 20(S)-protopanaxadiol-aglycone (PPD) was shown to downregulate androgen receptor expression and inhibit tumor growth in prostate cancer cells.
11 citations
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August 2010 in “Developmental neurobiology” This study suggests that Ptprq in the hair bundles may exist as multiple isoforms that are differentially expressed throughout development and affect the organization of stereocilia in the chick inner ear.
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April 2011 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” This study reports that the transgenic expression of Dsg1 in mice rescued the severe B6-Dsg3−/− phenotype and created a syngeneic mouse model of pemphigus vulgaris, which may aid in understanding autoimmunity mechanisms.
The researchers found that melatonin implantation in Cashmere goats influenced PDGFA gene expression and hair growth cycles, indicating it may control hair phase transformation from growth to catagen and telogen.
This study identified a 14,883 bp genomic deletion affecting the Plcd1 and Vill genes as likely responsible for the abnormal phenotype observed in snthr-1Bao mice.
November 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” ATP-sensitive potassium channels are important for hair growth.
November 2022 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” This study found that prostaglandin E2 pretreatment may reduce radiotherapy-induced alopecia by enhancing hair follicle self-repair through transient G1 arrest, suggesting a potential preventive treatment.
4 citations
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April 2019 in “Gynecological Endocrinology” This study found that the rs 1570360 polymorphism and the T-G-C haplotype of the VEGF gene may be associated with a protective factor against polycystic ovary syndrome in a Brazilian population.
4 citations
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February 2021 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This study found that increased levels of PGD2 and prostacyclin and decreased levels of PGE2 and PGF2α were associated with baldness in androgenetic alopecia, suggesting potential targets for treatment.
5 citations
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July 2014 in “Acta Crystallographica Section D-biological Crystallography” This study reports that mutations in human L-PGDS affect the entrance and exit of ligands in its binding cavity, suggesting these residues play a role in ligand interaction processes.
40 citations
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May 2005 in “Journal of Cell Science” In this study, transgenic mice expressing a truncated form of latent transforming growth factor-β-binding protein exhibited altered hair cycles due to increased active transforming growth factor-β, impacting keratinocyte proliferation and hair cycle phases.
September 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” LRIG1 protein affects hair growth by regulating skin receptors, leading to hair loss when overexpressed.
June 2012 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature” Prostaglandin D2, found in higher levels in bald scalps, stops hair growth and could be a target for treating hair loss.
February 2026 in “Advanced Science” This study found that the combination of TTNPB and CHIR99021 enhanced the derivation of highly advanced neural stem cells from human pluripotent stem cells, with improved chromatin accessibility and neuroectodermal gene expression, and these cells successfully engrafted in rat hippocampi to ameliorate depression-like symptoms.
November 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” BTNL2 helps protect hair follicles from immune attacks.
July 2024 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology Venereology and Leprology” This study found that specific PITX2 gene variants are significantly associated with higher risk of androgenetic alopecia in males, highlighting important genetic and environmental interactions influencing its development.
16 citations
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September 2014 in “International Journal of Biological Markers” This study found that the less common CAG-rs4045402 and GGN-rs3138869 polymorphisms were more frequent in patients with post-finasteride syndrome and androgenetic alopecia, suggesting a genetic predisposition to AGA development.
136 citations
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June 2006 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” This study found that injecting PDGF-AA and -BB into mouse skin immediately triggered the hair growth cycle's anagen phase, suggesting potential treatment options for certain types of alopecia.
May 2010 in “OPAL (Open@LaTrobe) (La Trobe University)” This research discusses potential cancer vaccine strategies using cell-based and DNA vector-based approaches, and suggests targeting the v3 splice variant of thioredoxin reductase 1 to inhibit cancer cell motility and metastasis formation.
18 citations
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December 2002 in “European Journal of Biochemistry” This study found that the MsPG3-GFP fusion protein accumulates at the growing root hair tips in Medicago plants, suggesting its role in tip growth during symbiosis.