86 citations
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April 2016 in “Nature Communications” This study suggests that Notch1 acts as a key signal in skin epithelium, promoting immune cell recruitment and aiding in normal skin repair after damage.
16 citations
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August 2022 in “Nature Communications” In this study, researchers discovered that ROR2, a Wnt receptor, plays a crucial role in regulating hair follicle stem cell self-renewal and maintenance, compensating for the absence of β-catenin.
7 citations
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January 2015 in “Genetics and molecular research” This study suggests melatonin may promote cashmere growth in Inner Mongolian cashmere goats through the nuclear receptor RORα, with a noted mRNA expression difference in December compared to other months.
July 2023 in “Frontiers in Veterinary Science” This study found that exogenous melatonin binds to the nuclear receptor RORα in Inner Mongolia cashmere goats, stimulating secondary hair follicle development and promoting villus growth.
March 2010 in “Ejc Supplements” This article discusses the paradoxical effects of valproic acid on hair, reporting both drug-induced hair loss and the potential for hair growth when used topically, but presents no original research findings.
January 2010 in “China Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Medicine” This study suggests that RORα, RORβ, and RORγ mRNA expression in cashmere goat skin is related to different stages of hair follicle development, indicating a possible role in cycled cashmere growth.
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.
5 citations
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May 2022 in “Diagnostics” This study found that certain lncRNA gene polymorphisms in HOTAIR and MALAT1 are associated with increased susceptibility to systemic lupus erythematosus, potentially informing clinical applications.
3 citations
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March 2022 in “Polymers” This study found that applying glycosaminoglycans fractions from ascidian tunics stimulated human follicle dermal papilla cell proliferation and, when used on mice hair for 28 days, produced a hair growth effect comparable to Minoxidil.
181 citations
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January 2019 in “Cell” In this research, authors found that skin-resident ILCs regulate sebaceous gland function and microbial balance, emphasizing an immune-epithelia system that supports host-microbe symbiosis.
122 citations
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July 2005 in “The FASEB journal” This study found that hair follicles in both mice and humans may serve as an important site for melatonin synthesis and signaling, potentially influencing hair cycle regulation by modulating keratinocyte apoptosis.
109 citations
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October 2007 in “Journal of pineal research” This study suggests that melatonin plays a role in hair follicle function by modulating growth and pigmentation, and it may act as a protective agent in active hair growth phases.
68 citations
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December 2014 in “Cell Biochemistry and Function” This review examines the role of nuclear hormone receptors in skin wound repair processes and reports no new clinical results, highlighting the importance of their interaction with skin cells for effective healing.
38 citations
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January 2016 in “Cell Death and Disease” This review discusses the role of the TCL1 transgenic mouse model in understanding chronic lymphocytic leukemia biology and highlights the importance of exploring new pathogenetic and therapeutic targets.
35 citations
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November 2021 in “Journal of Animal Science and Biotechnology/Journal of animal science and biotechnology” This study identified dynamic changes in DNA methylation associated with different growth stages in Tan sheep, which may offer insights to retain their valuable curly fleece as they age.
15 citations
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June 2020 in “Experimental Dermatology” This review discusses recent genetic findings on hormonal signaling pathways in androgenetic alopecia, reporting no new study results but highlighting the need for further investigation.
14 citations
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January 2015 in “Genetics and molecular research” This study found that numerous genes involved in hair growth, including 73 co-up-regulated ones, were differentially expressed in goat hair follicles during the hair growth cycle.
11 citations
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June 2021 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” This study found that melatonin may enhance goat cashmere growth by activating Wnt signaling and regulating stem cell pluripotency through mechanisms involving NOGGIN and BMP4 pathways.
9 citations
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January 2005 in “Experimental dermatology” The researchers observed that normal murine hair follicles are direct targets for melatonin, with receptor expression varying throughout the hair cycle, suggesting melatonin's role in hair cycle control.
7 citations
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March 2021 in “Journal of animal science/Journal of animal science ... and ASAS reference compendium” In this study, bromocriptine's inhibition of prolactin promoted secondary follicle development during anagen in cashmere goats, likely via changes in specific gene expressions, despite not affecting fiber characteristics or primary follicle activity.
7 citations
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September 2024 in “BMC Genomics” In this study, whole-genome sequencing of Lanping black-boned sheep identified ERBB4 and ROR1 genes as potentially important in their distinctive hyperpigmentation, enhancing understanding of their genetic evolution from Lanping normal sheep.
7 citations
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July 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This article reviews the genetic research on male androgenetic alopecia, highlighting that over 300 associated risk variants have been identified, with unclear mechanisms of action.
5 citations
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May 2024 in “Developmental Cell” Lower GATA3 levels in mice help hair regrow by changing certain immune cells.
1 citations
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September 2025 in “Frontiers in Immunology” In this study, researchers using a Treg-specific HuR-deficient mouse model found that the RNA-binding protein HuR is crucial for stabilizing Foxp3 mRNA, affecting Treg function and immune regulation, with HuR disruption leading to impaired Foxp3 expression and potential autoimmune dysfunction.
1 citations
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May 2023 in “Ayna Klinik Psikoloji Dergisi” In this study, researchers found a significant association between Alopecia Areata and depressive symptoms, with those diagnosed showing higher depression scores and differing responses in psychological assessments compared to controls.
August 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Finasteride use for hair loss is linked to an increased risk of suicidal thoughts and a higher risk of suicide.
August 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Finasteride, a hair loss drug, is linked to increased suicidal thoughts, particularly when used for hair loss.
February 2025 in “Biomolecules” This research found that melatonin has a bidirectional effect on hair follicle stem cell survival, improving it at low doses and inhibiting it at high doses.
January 2023 in “Annals of dermatology/Annals of Dermatology” This study found that overexpression of miR-1246 in peripheral CD4+ T cells can reduce markers associated with inflammation and T cell activation in severe active alopecia areata, suggesting potential therapeutic benefits.
May 2022 in “Indian Journal of Animal Research” This study found that melatonin receptor genes play a key regulatory role in the development of goose skin feather follicles during embryonic development.