August 2026 in “Nature Communications” This study found that early mitochondrial reprogramming, specifically through fatty acid oxidation fueling oxidative phosphorylation, is crucial for initiating differentiation in epidermal stem cells, highlighting a potential therapeutic target for differentiation defects in skin disorders.
September 2017 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” In this study, the reconstructed skin epidermal model derived from hair follicles showed gene expression and enzyme functionality consistent with native human skin, suggesting its viability for studying skin metabolism and potential toxicity of dermo-cosmetic ingredients.
January 2026 in “Veterinary Sciences” In this study, researchers found that significant transcriptomic changes occur in the skin of Dezhou donkey foals as they age from newborns to one year old, involving gene expression shifts that may enhance skin barrier function and hair follicle development, while reducing collagen synthesis.
August 2022 in “Metabolites” This study identified significant metabolic differences between volar and non-volar skin in mice, revealing distinct amino acid, sugar, and nucleotide metabolism patterns associated with skin type differentiation.
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August 2011 in “PubMed” This study describes how shotgun proteomics can identify over 300 proteins in hair shafts, potentially allowing for the diagnosis of diseases through noninvasive human proteome sampling.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” In laboratory models of human skin, this study found that treating with resveratrol significantly increased glutathione levels, potentially enhancing the skin's antioxidant defenses.
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November 2023 in “Rice” This study found that PRX102, a peroxidase with a unique polar localization pattern, plays a role in root hair growth by aiding the transport of materials to the tips of growing root hairs.
July 2026 in “Dermatological Reviews” This narrative review highlights the potential of exosomes as a promising platform for precision diagnostics, regenerative medicine, and targeted therapeutics in dermatology, while noting challenges such as standardization, manufacturing, and regulatory approval that must be resolved before widespread clinical use.
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April 2017 in “Scientific Reports” In this study, nitrogen starvation in Chlorella sp. FC2 IITG led to increased lipid accumulation by altering the expression of enzymes involved in various metabolic pathways, suggesting potential for genetic engineering of microalgae.
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March 2022 in “Communications biology” In this study, researchers found that non-invasive analysis of skin surface lipid RNAs revealed alterations in gene expression patterns associated with atopic dermatitis, suggesting its potential for understanding skin disease pathophysiology.
July 2025 in “Malaria Journal” This study suggests that while Nanostring profiling identifies important processes in resolving MA-ARDS, solely targeting late-stage resolution by altering SPM production is not enough. The researchers conclude that combining multi-targeted adjunctive therapies with antimalarial drugs may be necessary to enhance survival and recovery.
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December 2023 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” This study found that in people with leprosy sequelae, ulcers on the lower limbs exhibited decreased microbial diversity and reduced abundance of specific bacteria compared to normal skin, with skin metabolites closely linked to these microbial changes.
September 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study suggests that activating the hexosamine pathway may enhance skin homeostasis, potentially increasing hair follicle stem cells and modifying extracellular matrix components like hyaluronic acid in vitro.
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January 2013 6 citations
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July 2024 in “Heliyon” This study examined the evolutionary and functional homology of steroid 5α-reductase and DET2 proteins, identifying protists as a common ancestor, and discovered a new subclass DET2-like in plants, potentially involved in polyprenol reduction.
July 2025 in “Genome biology” This study highlighted the effectiveness of HT-scCAT-seq as a tool for understanding gene regulation in single cells, offering insights into embryonic skin development and proposing a framework for exploring regulatory mechanisms in various biological and disease contexts.
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May 2014 in “Lipid Technology” This news review reports on the latest developments in lipid technology but presents no new research findings.
September 2023 in “International journal of molecular sciences” This study reviews progress in understanding how redesigned lipid metabolism supports energy production and treatment resistance in advanced carcinomas, highlighting a hypothesis supported by preclinical and clinical evidence and suggesting potential clinical targeting of resistance mechanisms.
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December 2023 in “Biointerface Research in Applied Chemistry” In this study, the authors explore and compare advanced high-performance methods for transcriptome analysis, emphasizing the significant role of next-generation sequencing in understanding gene expression and revealing new RNA species.
July 2025 in “Underline Science Inc.” This study examined how reactive oxygen species influence cell wall biomechanics in Arabidopsis thaliana root hairs, providing insights essential for understanding plant growth, stress responses, and potential agricultural applications.
April 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study reported that mSKPs and DMSCs share similarities in biological characteristics but exhibit distinct transcriptome profiles, with mSKPs being more immune-related and DMSCs more associated with differentiation and disease pathways.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that single-nucleus RNA sequencing identified more relevant keratinocyte clusters and specific markers than single-cell RNA sequencing, offering a new perspective on skin cell differentiation and function.
October 2023 in “International journal of molecular sciences” In this study, researchers analyzed the skin proteome of Alpine Merino sheep to identify proteins and pathways related to wool fiber diameter, finding that cyclic adenosine monophosphate and certain signaling pathways may play a role in this trait.
June 2026 in “Frontiers in Aging” This study introduces "Homeodynamic Rejuvenation" as a method to restore the skin's resilience by enhancing its ability to detect and recover from stress, focusing on five core biological processes critical for maintaining skin function and health amidst environmental and metabolic challenges.
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April 2014 in “Journal of Lipid Research” This study demonstrates a method to noninvasively assess lipid classes in rodent sebum via high-field proton NMR, observing significant lipid reductions in rats treated with an SCD1 inhibitor.
November 2023 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” In this study, exosome-like nanoparticles derived from rose stem cell culture were found to enhance skin quality by increasing collagen production, reducing melanin and inflammation, and promoting cell migration in vitro, suggesting potential aesthetic applications.
July 2025 in “Derecho y cambio social.” This cross-meta-analysis examined policosanol biorefining methods in 18 Ibero-American countries, reporting that Cuba, Spain, Brazil, Chile, Mexico, and Portugal show significant advances, but highlighted the need for better coordination between academia and industry for improved yield efficiency.
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May 2022 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” This study found that ulcerative colitis is associated with diverse molecular changes and chronic inflammation, with some biomarker levels partially recovering during remission.
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August 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” 7 citations
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March 2025 in “Aesthetic Plastic Surgery”