7 citations
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December 2019 in “Experimental and Therapeutic Medicine” This study examined the effects of WNT10B on dermal papilla cells in vitro, finding that it alters gene expression, decreases protein synthesis, and upregulates a specific signaling pathway, potentially influencing hair follicle morphogenesis.
May 1995 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Researchers developed a new way to measure gene activity in single hair follicles and found that a specific gene's activity changes with different amounts and times of treatment.
8 citations
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January 2021 in “Bulletin of Experimental Biology and Medicine” ATP and IL-10 levels in hair follicles relate to follicle length and hair growth, with differences in alopecia patients.
This study observed that mice treated with mrIL-36α showed differences in wound-induced hair neogenesis compared to those treated with PBS, indicating a potential role of mrIL-36α in hair growth after skin injury.
8 citations
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July 2020 in “BMC genomics” In this study, ceruloplasmin and keratin 4 were identified as markers that differentiate between growing and resting phases in cashmere goat hair follicles, with keratin 4 being a potential marker for the onset of a new hair cycle.
48 citations
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February 2010 in “Molecular biology reports” This study found that KAP7.1 and KAP8.2 genes were significantly more expressed in secondary hair follicles than primary follicles, suggesting their role in regulating cashmere fiber diameter.
11 citations
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June 2012 in “Acta histochemica” This study found that Gsdma3 mutations in mice led to thicker skin and longer hair infundibula, possibly by negatively regulating β-catenin expression in the epidermis.
6 citations
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November 2018 in “Histochemistry and Cell Biology” This study observed that gerbils exhibit a different wound healing mechanism compared to mice, with lower TGF-B1 expression and distinct tissue responses, yet achieve similar healing outcomes.
4 citations
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May 2015 in “Macedonian Veterinary Review” This study found that dermal papilla-like tissue reconstructed using canine adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells closely resembles actual canine dermal papilla cells in both morphology and molecular characteristics.
August 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This case report identifies a novel LIPH gene mutation linked to autosomal recessive woolly hair/hypotrichosis in a Japanese boy, expanding the spectrum of known mutations associated with this condition.
6 citations
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June 2012 in “PloS one” This study identified a novel SCF mRNA splice variant in white merino sheep skin, which may play a role in hair follicle melanogenesis.
November 2023 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study suggests that hemoglobin α expression in the epidermis is induced by oxidative stress and may function as an antioxidant, contributing to skin barrier function.
7 citations
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July 2008 in “Experimental Dermatology” This study identified molecular elements controlling the expression and stabilization of THH protein in hair follicle cells, revealing key mechanisms that support hair shaft development in mice.
December 2015 in “OPAL (Open@LaTrobe) (La Trobe University)” This source provides procedural details without reporting new experimental findings or conclusions.
13 citations
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January 2002 in “Biochemical and biophysical research communications” This study observed that interferon β secreted by dermal papilla cells may negatively regulate the growth of outer root sheath cells in hair follicles.
5 citations
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January 2006 in “Journal of veterinary medical science” This study found that small amounts of RNA present in horsehair roots can be used for molecular biological analysis, although detecting mRNA transcripts in the hair shaft is more challenging.
2 citations
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October 2018 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” The researchers reported that topical tofacitinib in mice increased hair follicles in the growth phase and boosted noggin and BMP4 mRNA expressions, compared to a vehicle and minoxidil.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that kaempferol increased the proliferation potential of basal epidermal cells in three-dimensional skin models by enhancing integrin expression and altering cell morphology.
12 citations
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June 2007 in “Journal of steroid biochemistry and molecular biology/The Journal of steroid biochemistry and molecular biology” This study developed a reliable and convenient cell-based model to screen for type II 5α-reductase inhibitors, identifying Curcumae longae and Mori ramulus extracts as potential candidates.
1 citations
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January 2024 in “Advances in Engineering Technology Research” This study found that bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells from Guizhou miniature pigs showed stable growth and multidirectional differentiation potential, making them ideal for tissue engineering applications.
31 citations
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October 2010 in “BMB Reports” In this study, L-threonate was found to inhibit DHT-induced DKK-1 expression in cultured dermal papilla cells, suggesting it could help prevent androgen-driven balding.
2 citations
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October 2010 in “BMB Reports” In this study, L-threonate was observed to inhibit DHT-induced DKK-1 expression in dermal papilla cells and reverse DHT's inhibitory effects on outer root sheath cell growth, suggesting potential as a treatment for androgen-driven balding.
120 citations
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May 2012 in “Experimental Cell Research” This study found that VEGF stimulates the proliferation of human hair follicle dermal papilla cells via the VEGFR-2/ERK pathway, without involving p38, JNK, or AKT signaling.
117 citations
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April 2008 in “Developmental biology” This study identified that Eda-A1 unexpectedly induces placode inhibitors dkk4 and lrp4, indicating the importance of tightly regulated signaling for proper ectodermal organ development.
84 citations
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March 2010 in “Infectious Disease Clinics of North America” The document concludes that rapid identification, isolation, and strict infection control are crucial to manage SARS outbreaks.
19 citations
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April 2015 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This study identified distinct gene expression patterns in wool follicle bulbs that may play important roles in wool follicle cycling and regeneration in sheep.
4 citations
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May 1998 in “PubMed” This study found that the Bsk phenotype in mice did not result from a recombination event between specific keratin genes, leaving the gene linked to this mutation unidentified.
April 2010 in “Cancer Research” This study found significant upregulation of IDO-1 and IDO-2 in human basal cell carcinomas, suggesting that IDO production may confer immune privilege characteristics to the tumors, potentially impacting their growth.
32 citations
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January 2000 in “International Journal of Cancer” In this study, the researchers observed significant down-regulation of Transglutaminase-3 expression in esophageal cancer tissues compared to normal tissues, suggesting its alteration is a common event in esophageal cancer development.
June 2008 in “The Knowledge Bank (The Ohio State University)” This study found that deleting Smad2 and Smad3 in murine skin leads to severe skin abnormalities and cancerous lesions, similar to but more severe than those seen in Smad4 mutants, indicating the critical role of TGF-β signaling in skin development.