17 citations
,
April 2007 in “Kidney international” This study found that 1,25 dihydroxyvitamin D3 significantly increased the expression and activity of vasculoprotective natriuretic peptide receptor-A in cultured inner medullary collecting duct cells, suggesting a potential mechanistic role in cardiovascular and renal benefits.
16 citations
,
January 2003 in “Nuclear Receptor Signaling” Androgens and SARMs play a role in body mass, frailty, skin health, and hair growth, and are used in treating prostate cancer, acne, and hair loss, with potential for new uses and improved versions in the future.
15 citations
,
November 2023 in “Immunity & ageing” This review highlights the role of the receptor TLR4 in cellular aging and age-related diseases, suggesting it as a potential therapeutic target due to its contribution to persistent inflammation and symptom regulation in these conditions.
12 citations
,
March 2016 in “BBA clinical” This study found that intracellular Toll-like receptors were significantly up-regulated in peripheral blood mononuclear cells of alopecia areata patients, suggesting a potential role in inflammatory signaling and pathogenesis.
10 citations
,
June 2016 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” In this study, researchers found that the vitamin D receptor plays a crucial role in promoting differentiation and protecting against UVB-induced DNA damage in murine melanocytes, suggesting potential implications for melanoma progression.
9 citations
,
January 2018 in “Acta dermato-venereologica” This study found that carbonic anhydrase II was significantly upregulated in human keratinocytes when treated with toll-like receptor 3 agonist and Th2 cytokines, suggesting its potential role in inflammatory skin conditions.
9 citations
,
September 2017 in “PubMed” This article discusses the common cutaneous side effects associated with EGFR inhibitors, emphasizing the importance of their management due to potential impacts on patients' quality of life and therapy response; no new empirical findings are reported.
9 citations
,
October 2014 This chapter hypothesizes that vitamin D signaling in the skin may suppress UV radiation-induced epidermal tumor formation, reviewing potential mechanisms without reporting new clinical results.
7 citations
,
March 2007 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This study observed that antisense oligonucleotides targeting FGFR-1 increased cellular activity in hair follicle cultures from mice, suggesting potential clinical utility for treating baldness.
6 citations
,
January 2021 in “Frontiers in Immunology” This study found that deficiency in TLR3/TRIF signaling reduced inflammation and protected mice against postoperative ileus, suggesting potential for TLR3 antagonism as a preventive approach in humans.
5 citations
,
January 2025 in “Burns & Trauma” This study suggests that activating the PPARs/SHH-mitochondrial axis may enhance diabetic wound healing by improving endothelial cell metabolism and angiogenesis, indicating potential for PPAR agonists in treating diabetic foot ulcers.
4 citations
,
January 2025 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This study found that progesterone and its metabolite, allopregnanolone, provided anti-anxiety and anti-depressive effects in female mice, potentially independent of nuclear progestin receptors but requiring 5α-reduction and estradiol's influence on brain-derived neurotrophic factor.
4 citations
,
July 2020 in “Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications” This study suggests that EDA-A2 induces apoptosis in hair follicles by increasing DKK-1 expression, implicating EDA2R signaling as a potential therapeutic target for androgenetic alopecia.
4 citations
,
June 2017 in “Anais Brasileiros De Dermatologia” This study demonstrates that miniaturized hair follicles in female pattern hair loss overexpress nuclear aryl hydrocarbon receptors, suggesting a potential role for environmental pollutants in this condition.
3 citations
,
August 2013 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This study identified a novel microscopic "arrow sign" in hair root sheaths of patients on EGFR inhibitors, potentially aiding in diagnosing related hair changes and differentiating from fungal infections.
1 citations
,
February 2022 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” In this study, researchers found that the thyroxine receptor agonist TDM10842 accelerated the onset of anagen, a hair growth phase, in C3H mice, potentially through activation of the Wnt/beta-catenin and Hedgehog pathways, with Pclaf playing a key role in this process.
1 citations
,
June 2021 in “Biomolecules & Therapeutics” In this study, researchers found that activating the delta opioid receptor with a specific agonist significantly promoted hair growth in mice, suggesting potential for developing new hair-loss treatments.
1 citations
,
November 2018 in “immuneACCESS” This study found that in alopecia areata, treatment with the oral JAK-inhibitor tofacitinib decreased clonally expanded CD8⁺ T cells in the scalp, but many expanded clones did not completely disappear, potentially leading to relapse after stopping treatment.
1 citations
,
May 2012 in “International Conference on Biomedical Engineering and Biotechnology” This study suggests that TGF-β receptor 1 may play a role in deer antler skin cell differentiation and dermis fibroblasts' rapid proliferation, potentially aiding the alignment of skin and cartilage growth rates in sika deer antlers.
1 citations
,
March 2004 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This study discusses two cases of acneiform skin eruptions associated with the use of the EGFR inhibitor ZD1839 in prostate cancer treatment, emphasizing the need for dermatologists to be aware of potential skin reactions.
June 2026 in “Dermatology and Therapy” In this commentary, the authors discuss emerging evidence primarily from pharmacovigilance data and retrospective studies indicating a potential association between GLP-1 receptor agonists, like semaglutide and tirzepatide, and hair loss, although causality remains unproven, prompting recommendations for patient monitoring and further research.
May 2026 in “Open Access CRIS of the University of Bern” This narrative review explores current evidence on GLP-1 receptor agonists and hair-related conditions, noting reports of both hair regrowth and potential associations with telogen effluvium.
April 2026 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” This review summarizes recent research into the effects of GLP-1 receptor agonists on skin processes, noting potential benefits for wound healing but also potential cosmetic concerns like facial fat loss and decreased collagen, highlighting the need for more clinical studies to clarify their dermatological impact.
June 2025 in “Molecular Therapy — Nucleic Acids” In this study, researchers identified a specific DNA aptamer, Ap.OR2AT4.17, that effectively prolonged hair growth and increased hair shaft elongation in organ-cultured human hair follicles by targeting the olfactory receptor OR2AT4. This finding suggests the aptamer's potential as a novel therapy for hair loss disorders.
June 2025 in “Biomolecules” In this study, researchers found that activating RORA in hair follicle stem cells reduced the expression of cytoskeleton-related genes, affecting cell migration and adhesion, which may aid in understanding hair follicle development and potentially inform alopecia treatments.
May 2025 in “Dermatology Online Journal” This report describes a rare case of eyelash overgrowth and eyelid irritation in a woman treated with erlotinib for lung adenocarcinoma, highlighting a potential side effect of the drug.
February 2025 in “medRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” This study observed an increased risk of alopecia areata among new users of GLP-1 agonists semaglutide and liraglutide compared to users of bupropion-naltrexone, highlighting potential hair loss concerns with these medications.
October 2024 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” The study found that patients with androgenetic alopecia had higher serum GPER-1 levels, which were associated with disease severity and duration, indicating a potential estrogen-independent role of GPER-1 in the condition's pathogenesis.
April 2024 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” In a keratinocyte-specific knockout mouse model, this study found that deleting GRK2 disrupted hair follicle homeostasis, causing cyst-like structures, abnormal growth patterns, and eventual hair loss, suggesting potential links to immune-mediated alopecias.
In this study, researchers investigated the impact of a bioactive peptide derived from amphibians on hair follicle regeneration in diabetic skin, focusing on its potential to enhance wound healing and reduce infection risk.