33 citations
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May 2017 in “Journal of Clinical Oncology” This phase I study reported that ETC-159, targeting Wnt signalling, showed tolerable safety profiles at doses that inhibit its pathway, though bone turnover markers increased, warranting early and regular monitoring. No tumor responses were observed, but two patients achieved stable disease for several cycles.
15 citations
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June 2019 in “Journal of Neuroendocrinology” This study found that isoallopregnanolone reduced stress-induced tic-like behaviors and sensorimotor gating deficits in a mouse model of Tourette syndrome, suggesting potential therapeutic properties comparable to existing treatments like haloperidol and finasteride.
5 citations
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May 2011 in “Movement Disorders” Finasteride significantly reduced tics and obsessive-compulsive symptoms in Tourette syndrome patients.
March 2024 in “INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH” This study found that platelet-rich plasma therapy may effectively improve hair density and related parameters in men with androgenetic alopecia, with results differing based on specific platelet counts.
April 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” In this study, deep phenotyping of 68 patients with XPD gene defects successfully separated individuals by clinical diagnosis and survival status, potentially improving diagnosis and prognosis for xeroderma pigmentosum and trichothiodystrophy.
This study found that platelet-rich plasma significantly enhanced the viability, as well as the expression of alkaline phosphatase and versican, in human hair dermal papilla cells compared to controls.
26 citations
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February 1998 in “Chemico-Biological Interactions” This review discusses recent molecular biology advances in the human phenol sulfotransferase gene family and reports no new results; the authors highlight its relevance for studies of endogenous and xenobiotic metabolism.
9 citations
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August 2021 in “Journal of clinical medicine” This review discusses pili torti, a rare hair shaft disorder, and reports no new clinical results; it emphasizes the need to investigate underlying conditions in affected individuals.
January 2013 in “International Journal of Trichology” This case report describes a young girl with trichothiodystrophy and suggests the need for early diagnosis and multidisciplinary interventions for her educational challenges.
17 citations
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May 2011 in “Gene Therapy” This study found that transfecting hair follicle stem cells with a PEI-DNA complex expressing hTERT stimulated hair growth in rats by inducing follicle neogenesis and promoting the anagen phase.
52 citations
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June 1991 in “Journal of Virology” In this study, researchers found that the ability of hamster polyomavirus to cause lymphoid tumors in Syrian hamsters may be linked to its association with the tyrosine kinase p59fyn.
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August 2021 in “Preventive Medicine” This study found that non-adherence to medication in the Prostate Cancer Prevention Trial was associated with increased all-cause mortality unrelated to prostate cancer.
April 2023 in “Cancer research” This study suggests that KRTAP2-3 may serve as a novel biomarker to identify cells in the polyaneuploid cancer cell state, which is linked to therapy resistance and poor prognosis in prostate cancer.
7 citations
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September 2019 in “Journal of Cellular Physiology” In this study, Akt2 and the oncogenic protein Tcl1 were found to be essential for early blastomere proliferation and embryo development in preimplantation mouse embryos.
5 citations
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April 2017 in “Dermatologic Surgery” PRP treatment satisfies 58% of female hair loss patients, with most noticing fuller, thicker hair and less shedding.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study suggests that monitoring CD8+ TEMRA cells in patients with rapidly progressive alopecia areata treated with intravenous corticosteroids could help predict therapeutic outcomes.
3 citations
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April 2022 in “Frontiers in Physiology” This study found that loss of the Ptch2 receptor in mice leads to increased incisor growth and enhanced mesenchymal stem cell differentiation, highlighting Ptch2's role in organ regenerative potential.
December 2023 in “PubMed” This study found that both single- and double-spin PRP preparation methods significantly increased thrombocyte counts and improved hair parameters in males with androgenetic alopecia, with the single-spin method showing a more significant increase in thrombocyte count.
87 citations
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February 2019 in “Tissue Engineering Part B Reviews” This review discusses the antibacterial properties of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) and summarizes existing preclinical and clinical research on its use for preventing and treating wound and bone infections, but presents no novel data.
September 2023 in “Skin appendage disorders” This pilot study detailed the use of Hair-to-Hair-matching technology™ in a clinical trial to assess botulinum toxin's efficacy in treating male androgenetic alopecia, providing a precise method for evaluating hair count and thickness changes over time.
February 2026 in “Bioengineering” This study concluded that repeated platelet-rich plasma injections provided greater and more consistent improvements in stress urinary incontinence symptoms compared to pelvic floor muscle training.
April 2012 in “Informa Healthcare eBooks” Temporal triangular alopecia is a lifelong condition with hairless patches on the side of the head that may be present from birth.
September 2022 in “Cureus” This study found that platelet-rich plasma treatment for male and female pattern hair loss resulted in high patient satisfaction and clinical improvement, with patients likely to recommend the treatment to others.
January 2021 in “Research Square (Research Square)” This study found that repeated plateletpheresis had no significant effect on whole blood cells and plasma proteins in donors, maintaining levels within a normal range.
April 2023 in “Medicina Clínica (english Edition)” In this study, a risk score was developed and validated to identify patients at high risk of clinical failure after femoropopliteal peripheral vascular intervention, aiming to guide the selection of patients who may benefit from paclitaxel-coated devices or alternative strategies.
February 2018 in “InTech eBooks” This review discusses the role of platelet-rich plasma therapy in various cosmetic procedures, finding potential benefits in improving tissue homeostasis if harvesting standards are maintained, but reports no new clinical results.
This lecture presented the author's experience with over 250 PRP treatments on more than 150 patients in esthetic dermatology, highlighting PRP's use of autologous platelets to potentially accelerate healing through normal pathways.
December 2023 in “Medical Times” In this study, combining stromal cells and PRP resulted in a significantly higher cell count and volume than using a saline group, suggesting increased potential efficiency; however, clinical outcomes need further evaluation.
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October 2024 in “Advances in Therapy” In this study, Chinese children with central precocious puberty receiving 6-monthly injections of triptorelin showed luteinizing hormone suppression and slowed development of sexual characteristics over 12 months, without severe adverse events, suggesting it may be an effective treatment option for this population.
May 2025 in “The Journal of Rheumatology” This case report suggests that a proactive physical therapy model can be effective for improving physical function and meeting exercise guidelines in patients newly diagnosed with systemic lupus erythematosus.