5 citations
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November 2022 in “Genetics selection evolution” This study found that low-coverage whole-genome sequencing followed by imputation effectively identifies genetic variants associated with wool traits in Angora rabbits, offering a cost-efficient method for genetic research and breeding.
1 citations
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September 2021 in “CRC Press eBooks” This chapter reviews trichoscopic-pathologic correlations in Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia and reports no new clinical results; the authors discuss genetics, clinical patterns, and unusual variants associated with this condition.
January 2021 in “Research Square (Research Square)” This study found that Wan strain Angora rabbits with high wool production exhibited higher hair follicle density and identified long noncoding RNAs that may regulate this trait.
This study suggests that PDRN may enhance wound healing by reducing MIR135b expression, which in turn increases FOXO1 expression in keratinocytes.
6 citations
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January 2014 in “Genetics and Molecular Research” This study constructed a hair follicle-specific expression vector for IGFBP-5 in Inner Mongolia Cashmere goat cells, allowing for future functional genetic analyses and potential use in nuclear transfer.
2 citations
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July 2024 in “Materials Today Communications” In this study, an injectable alginate hydrogel with Fibronectin3 was developed, demonstrating high biocompatibility and ability to enhance wound healing in mice, suggesting promise for clinical application in treating irregular wounds.
11 citations
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September 2016 in “Journal of virological methods” In this study, rabies virus antigens were detected in the outer root sheath of the follicle-sinus complex in the muzzle skin of rabid dogs, suggesting its usefulness as an alternative diagnostic specimen.
11 citations
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May 2023 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” This study found that combining plasma rich in growth factors with conventional treatment significantly improved hair regrowth and reduced symptoms in patients with frontal fibrosing alopecia compared to conventional treatment alone.
January 2020 in “Asian Journal of Chemistry” This study demonstrated that FT-Raman spectroscopy is effective for identifying finasteride polymorphs in tablets and detecting the presence of alternative polymorphs down to about 15% concentration.
February 2025 in “Archives animal breeding/Archiv für Tierzucht” This study found that certain gene polymorphisms in keratin 27 and ELOVL4 are linked to improved cashmere fineness and production traits in Liaoning cashmere goats.
This study found that the long non-coding RNA lnc056 promotes the proliferation of hair follicle stem cells by upregulating TRIP6 expression through interaction with the transcription factor HNRNPUL1, suggesting a potential target for hair loss treatment.
December 2023 in “Animal research and one health” This study investigated circRNA expression in Zhongwei goat skin at different growth stages and found that certain circRNAs, such as circRNA8782 and circRNA3173, may play roles in regulating wool curvature by affecting signaling pathways and fibroblast proliferation.
July 2025 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” This study developed a potent Wnt surrogate with high specificity for the Fzd7 receptor in mice, promoting full hair follicle regeneration and robust hair growth, suggesting potential applications in tissue development and targeted regeneration.
2 citations
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May 2021 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” This study found that fibronectin is crucial for hair follicle stem cell function and regeneration, with its deletion impairing regeneration but restoration by dermal injection of exogenous fibronectin.
June 2020 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This review discusses Robertsonian chromosomal translocations and their prevalence in the population, highlighting their association with infertility, and reports no new clinical results.
28 citations
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November 2018 in “Journal of cellular physiology” This study found that miR-124 may facilitate the differentiation of hair follicle stem cells into neuronal cells by targeting Sox9 and Ptbp1.
13 citations
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June 2024 in “BMC Genomics” This study found distinct expression patterns of various transcription types during hair follicle morphogenesis, providing a foundation for understanding hair development mechanisms and aiding selective breeding for desirable wool traits in a specific breed.
68 citations
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March 2018 in “Biomaterials” This study found that fibronectin nanofiber dressings, made using rotary jet spinning, accelerated wound healing and improved tissue restoration in a full-thickness wound mouse model.
168 citations
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August 2000 in “American Journal of Pathology” This study suggests that fibromodulin may regulate transforming growth factor-β activity during scar formation, influencing the transition from fetal scarless repair to adult scar-forming repair in rats.
45 citations
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January 2010 in “Journal of Veterinary Medical Science” This study identified a mutation in the keratin 71 gene that causes curly hair in certain rats, advancing our understanding of hair formation.
5 citations
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January 2018 in “Annals of Dermatology” A 308 nm excimer laser successfully treated a boy with a rare skin condition after about a year of weekly sessions.
November 2022 in “Research Square (Research Square)” This study identified key genes and pathways involved in the growth and development of forest musk deer hair follicles, providing insights into molecular regulation and laying groundwork for future research on related diseases.
1 citations
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January 2019 in “British Poultry Science” This study found that specific genes related to vascular endothelial growth factors are critical for feather maturity in certain chicken breeds, identifying key genetic markers that could enhance breeding efficiency.
28 citations
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June 1995 in “The Journal of Dermatology” This study reports that flaky skin mice exhibit skin and nail features that closely resemble human psoriasis vulgaris, suggesting they may serve as a natural model for this condition.
September 2017 in “Journal of Dermatology & Cosmetology” This study reports a case of frontal fibrosing alopecia associated with hepatitis C treatment involving interferon and ribavirin.
47 citations
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April 2012 in “Analytical and Bioanalytical Chemistry”
October 2023 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” In this study, RNA integrity in horse hair follicles stored at various conditions in RNAlater® was maintained, showing that storing them at cool or room temperature for up to a week does not compromise RNA quality or concentration.
September 2020 in “Research Square (Research Square)” This study reported the expression patterns and potential functions of long non-coding RNAs in the hair follicle cycle of yak, with insights into their sequence conservation between yak and cashmere goat.
In this open uncontrolled study on microneedling as an adjuvant therapy for frontal fibrosing alopecia, researchers observed stable frontotemporal recession measurements while patients reported improvements in quality of life and a reduction in inflammatory activity parameters.
July 2020 in “Research Square (Research Square)” This study reported distinct expression patterns and potential functions of lncRNAs during the hair follicle cycle in yaks, suggesting insights into lncRNA roles and conservation between yak and cashmere goat.