15 citations
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February 2000 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” This study suggests that the anchorage of the arrector pili muscle to the extracellular matrix is likely mediated by α5β1 integrin, with α1β1 integrin involved in muscle cell-cell adhesion.
11 citations
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April 2021 in “Advanced synthesis & catalysis” This study reports that the dye peri-xanthenoxanthene (PXX) can act as an efficient photocatalyst for various radical reactions, including complex dual catalytic processes and the synthesis of an investigational drug intermediate.
November 2023 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” In this study, mice lacking the Mcpip1 gene in their myeloid cells did not develop SCC-like tumors but instead showed increased melanocyte activity and hair loss, indicating a distinct role for myeloid Mcpip1 in skin cancer development compared to keratinocyte Mcpip1.
March 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” In this study, Jeffi Chao Hui Wu documented physiological transformations from his "Danben Origin" practice, including the natural reversal of conditions like androgenetic alopecia, macular degeneration, and carpal tunnel syndrome.
28 citations
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January 2015 in “Journal of Cell Science” In this study, PINCH-1 gene loss in mouse epidermis led to detachment from the basement membrane, thickened skin, and hair loss, with findings suggesting PINCH-1 plays a role in keratinocyte adhesion through both ILK and EPLIN pathways.
117 citations
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September 2003 in “Molecular & cellular proteomics” This study demonstrated the development of high-density protein microarrays allowing for antibody binding characterization and serum profiling from patients with autoimmune diseases, suggesting potential for diagnostic marker discovery.
84 citations
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June 2010 in “The Plant Cell” In this study, disruptions in phospholipase A2 activity in Arabidopsis thaliana significantly impaired the plasma membrane localization of PIN proteins, affecting auxin transport and root development.
2 citations
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February 2025 in “Free Radical Biology and Medicine” In a mouse model of chemotherapy-induced alopecia, this study found that inhibiting the protein S100A8 with paquinimod alleviated hair loss and reduced oxidative stress and ferroptosis, suggesting a potential therapeutic strategy for managing this side effect in chemotherapy patients.
3 citations
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October 2021 in “Brain Sciences” This review hypothesizes that risperidone long-acting injectable may be linked to bullous pemphigoid in a bipolar patient, though current studies report mixed results.
62 citations
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December 2013 in “Aaps Journal” This research reported that squarticles, nanoparticles made from sebum-derived lipids, enhanced the follicular delivery and skin accumulation of diphencyprone and minoxidil, indicating effective drug deposition with reduced systemic absorption in alopecia treatment.
42 citations
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February 1998 in “The Journal of Steroid Biochemistry and Molecular Biology” This study found that PNU 157706 is a highly potent inhibitor of human 5α-reductase enzymes, showing a stronger and longer-lasting antiprostatic effect in rats compared to finasteride.
6 citations
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May 2023 in “Molecules” In this study, dry powder inhalers containing Cepharanthine were administered to rats with acute lung injury, significantly reducing pulmonary edema, hemorrhage, and inflammatory markers, suggesting its potential as an effective anti-inflammatory treatment when inhaled directly into the lungs.
6 citations
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March 2023 in “Journal of Ethnopharmacology” In this mouse study, researchers found that the Jieduquyuziyin prescription may lessen lupus-like symptoms and atherosclerosis by inhibiting TLR9/MyD88 signaling and promoting cholesterol efflux.
October 2025 in “OPAL (Open@LaTrobe) (La Trobe University)” In a study on secondary hair follicle stem cells from Arbas cashmere goats, researchers found that 10 μg/mL quercetin for 48 hours enhances cell proliferation and inhibits apoptosis through multiple signaling pathways, potentially improving cashmere production.
1 citations
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April 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study highlights that patients with pemphigus experiencing cutaneous involvement endure pruritus levels approaching those of bullous pemphigoid, impacting their quality of life alongside other autoimmune blistering diseases.
June 2026 in “HAL (Le Centre pour la Communication Scientifique Directe)” This infographic compares the safety profiles of SH‑1, a cosmetic ingredient, which showed no systemic absorption, and PP405, an investigational drug with dose-dependent systemic uptake and potential threshold breaches, highlighting differences in safety between cosmetic and investigational substances according to this report.
15 citations
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January 2020 in “RSC advances” In this study, researchers developed a new Supported Ionic Liquid Phase palladium catalyst that showed effectiveness in aminocarbonylation reactions for synthesizing pharmaceutical compounds like CX-546 and a precursor of Finasteride, though results were sensitive to substrate variations and prompted palladium leaching concerns.
9 citations
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January 2021 in “BioMed research international” This study describes a method to extract and characterize keratin particles from human hair, finding they can encapsulate the anticancer drug Paclitaxel with significant efficiency, releasing it in a pH-dependent manner potentially beneficial for targeted cancer treatment.
February 2026 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” This research describes CG2001's promising safety profile and reduced systemic exposure as an alternative to finasteride, supporting its further development for androgenic alopecia treatment in future trials.
11 citations
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January 2000 in “The Journal of Steroid Biochemistry and Molecular Biology” This study found that LY320236 is a competitive inhibitor of type I and a non-competitive inhibitor of type II steroid 5alpha-reductase, indicating its potential as a dual inhibitor with differing modes of activity.
4 citations
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February 2025 in “BMC Genomics” This study identified 71 SNPs linked to black wool traits in Qira sheep and found that specific mutations in the TYRP1 gene significantly correlate with coat color variations, providing insights for their genetic selection and conservation.
1 citations
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January 2025 in “Poultry Science” In this study, researchers examined skin growth and quality in Pekin ducks from 1 to 6 weeks of age, finding that skin factors like strength and collagen content increased with age and were influenced by gene expressions related to cell proliferation and collagen synthesis.
1 citations
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January 2024 in “International Journal of Epidemiology” This study describes the ongoing HABIT study in Taicang, China, which aims to identify risk factors and the relationship between cardiovascular and neurodegenerative diseases among 10,357 adults, by collecting and analyzing long-term data on health, lifestyle, and biological specimens. Results are not yet available.
April 2022 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” This study suggests that polygonum multiflorum may treat androgenic alopecia by mediating the PI3K/Akt pathway to regulate apoptosis, inhibit inflammation and oxidative stress, and induce melanin production.
1 citations
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June 2007 in “Journal of Clinical Oncology” This study found that weekly low-dose bicalutamide was safe and appeared to be associated with high-grade PIN remission and favorable PSA modulation in subjects with persistently elevated PSA but negative biopsy.
282 citations
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April 2007 in “Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry” This study found that apple polyphenol extract, particularly oligomeric procyanidins, inhibited pancreatic lipase activity and reduced triglyceride absorption in both mice and humans.
15 citations
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July 2022 in “Nano Research” This study suggests that using cholesterol-free liposomes, specifically PPD-Lip, as a delivery system with dutasteride may enhance the treatment of androgenetic alopecia by promoting hair regrowth in mice models.
21 citations
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March 2021 in “Molecules” This study found that a new quercetin-loaded self-nanoemulsifying drug delivery system improved quercetin bioavailability by 149.8% compared to its suspension in rats.
22 citations
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September 2024 in “Chemical Engineering Journal” A new microneedle patch effectively and safely treats alopecia areata.
1 citations
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June 2025 in “Scientific Reports” In this study on testosterone-induced benign prostatic hyperplasia in rats, hydroxychloroquine significantly reduced prostate-related markers and enhanced therapeutic effects when combined with finasteride, suggesting potential as a new treatment approach.