February 2025 in “Biomolecules” This study found that activation of RORA significantly promotes the level of autophagy in rat hair follicle stem cells, suggesting a potential target for research on hair follicle development and treatments for conditions like alopecia.
January 2023 in “Pesquisa Veterinária Brasileira” This study reports that hypotrichosis congenita in Hereford cattle is associated with a KRT71 mutation, leading to color dilution follicular dysplasia.
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January 2025 in “Journal of Experimental & Clinical Cancer Research” This study found that PRMT5 inhibitors showed potent anti-tumor activity in models of adenoid cystic carcinoma and that combining these inhibitors with lenvatinib may have additional growth-inhibitory effects.
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October 2023 in “BMC Genomics” This study identified miRNAs within the Dlk1-Gtl2 region on chromosome 18 as potential epigenetic regulators of lamb fur traits, with possible implications for the PI3K-AKT signaling pathway.
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December 2019 in “The Open Dermatology Journal” This article describes the first reported case of isolated linear discoid lupus erythematosus on the scalp, suggesting it should be considered in the differential diagnosis of linear scarring alopecia.
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September 2016 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This review discusses the current evidence and highlights gaps in research needed for the wider acceptance of low-level laser therapy as a treatment for hair loss; no new clinical results are provided.
April 2023 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study suggests that the expression and localization of toll-like receptors and caveolin-1 in lichen planopilaris may influence cicatricial alopecia pathobiology and that downregulating caveolae could offer a novel management strategy.
April 2023 in “Research Square (Research Square)” This study found that melatonin-mediated lncRNA018392 accelerated cell proliferation and inhibited apoptosis in cashmere goat skin fibroblasts by upregulating the expression of the nearby gene CSF1R.
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February 2025 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” 32 citations
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July 2018 in “FEBS letters” In this study, researchers identified the CBL1-CIPK26 Ca 2+ sensor-kinase complexes as key modulators of the NADPH oxidase RBOHC crucial for root hair differentiation in plants.
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August 2017 in “Genetic testing and molecular biomarkers” This report suggests that patients with primary spontaneous pneumothorax should be evaluated for FLCN mutations, as they may indicate Birt-Hogg-Dube syndrome and associated cancer risks.
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August 2019 in “Frontiers in Microbiology” This study found that the RpoN/RpoS pathway regulates gene expression in Borrelia burgdorferi, influencing its ability to persist in mammals and adapt to different hosts.
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October 2009 in “Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine” This report describes a unique case of hereditary vitamin D-resistant rickets (HVDRR) in a dog, caused by a VDR gene mutation resulting in severe hypocalcemia and bone issues, which presented with symptoms similar to those observed in humans.
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September 2002 in “Journal of Bone and Mineral Research” This study found that a specific VDR amino acid substitution in children with hereditary vitamin D-resistant rickets disrupts ligand binding and gene activation but does not impair hair follicle development.
June 2024 in “Clinical and Experimental Obstetrics & Gynecology” In this study, women with recurrent implantation failure after IVF/ICSI had significantly lower platelet, plateletcrit, and lymphocyte counts, but these parameters were not effective for predicting the condition.
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June 2012 in “Dermatologica Sinica” Dermoscopy is useful for diagnosing and monitoring discoid lupus erythematosus by showing specific skin patterns.
January 2022 in “Faculty of 1000 Research Ltd” This case report documents digital gangrene as an unusual early sign of late-onset systemic lupus erythematosus in a 56-year-old man, which improved with rituximab treatment.
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April 2022 in “AACE clinical case reports” This case report describes a 36-year-old Pakistani phenotypic female diagnosed with 46,XY 5-alpha-reductase deficiency, highlighting that such disorders of sexual development can manifest with symptoms like obesity, hirsutism, and amenorrhea later in life due to unique circumstances.
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April 2018 in “Diseases” This study observed that fibrin rich in leukocytes and platelets (L-PRF) might effectively heal diabetic foot ulcers with osteomyelitis, showing positive preliminary results in all three patients treated.
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July 2000 in “American Journal of Botany” In this study, wild-type Arabidopsis thaliana with responsive root hairs efficiently acquired phosphorus under low-phosphorus conditions compared to mutants, suggesting an adaptive advantage in nutrient-limited environments.
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February 2023 in “Biology” This review highlights the possibility of safely altering hair color through innovative cosmetics by targeting key biological processes in hair follicles, using insights from mammalian pigmentation studies and drug-induced hair color changes as potential pathways.
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October 2022 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” In this study, SNPs in genes affecting skin pigmentation were linked to each skin type's unique response to environmental stress, suggesting potential for personalized skin care products.
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July 2023 in “Agronomy” This study found that treating wheat with 100 µM melatonin under drought conditions significantly improved root and shoot growth, increased melatonin levels, and enhanced drought resistance, potentially clarifying the mechanisms of melatonin's protective effects in plants facing water scarcity.
August 2026 in “Journal of Genome Biotechnology and Genetics” This review found that while forensic DNA phenotyping and health applications for pigmentation genetics show potential, factors like phenotype definition and population diversity present challenges to accurate genotype-to-appearance predictions.
June 2026 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that certain proteins linked to immune suppression and melanogenesis are associated with repigmentation in vitiligo patients undergoing standard treatment, suggesting these proteins and their pathways play roles distinct from merely reversing skin lesions.
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March 2019 in “PubMed” This report presents the early development of the Lupus Foundation of America's LFA-REAL™ patient-reported instrument, designed to enhance evaluation of lupus disease activity by combining patient and physician assessments.
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June 2022 in “JCRPE” This study reports that metreleptin treatment in a boy with congenital generalized lipodystrophy significantly improved metabolic complications and overall health outcomes during the first year of therapy.
Ritlecitinib significantly regrows scalp hair in people with alopecia areata.
April 2018 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study found that in a mouse model of Focal Dermal Hypoplasia, treatment with lithium carbonate improved skin disease symptoms compared to controls, though disease severity varied and posed interpretation challenges.
April 2026 in “Current Opinion in Genetics & Development” This mini-review explores how both endogenous and damage-released RNAs serve as instructional signals that influence cell identity and plasticity during tissue maintenance and repair, highlighting RNA's role as a regulator of cellular flexibility in various regenerative contexts.