69 citations
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January 2013 in “Frontiers in Immunology” This review summarizes existing knowledge on the role of FOXN1 as a key regulator of thymic epithelial cell lineage and function, reporting no new experimental results.
45 citations
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July 2009 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study reported significant upregulation and release of S100A4 in psoriatic skin, which may actively contribute to psoriasis pathogenesis.
131 citations
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November 1998 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study observed that alopecia areata can be induced and serially transferred in C3H/HeJ mice using skin grafts, providing a useful model for studying the disease in humans.
22 citations
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January 2009 in “Advances in experimental medicine and biology” This review discusses the human Nude/SCID phenotype and FOXN1 gene's role in immunological disorders affecting T-cell development but reports no new clinical findings.
27 citations
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August 2006 in “Laboratory Investigation” In this study, the combination of SCF and ET-1 was found to significantly enhance skin pigmentation and melanin content in human skin xenografts on SCID mice compared to either treatment alone.
3 citations
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May 2019 in “BMJ case reports” This report describes a rare case of severe combined immunodeficiency caused by a FOXN1 gene variant, complicated by Epstein-Barr virus infection and high-grade B-cell lymphoma, leading to the infant's death despite treatment efforts.
January 2026 in “Pediatrics International” This report examines the cautious approach to administering live vaccines to an infant with a heterozygous FOXN1 variant, noting the importance of monitoring TREC levels and immune function indicators in guiding vaccination decisions in such cases.
November 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Minoxidil rejuvenates hair follicles and reduces aging signs in male pattern baldness.
286 citations
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August 2007 in “Journal of Clinical Investigation” This review examines the interplay of genetics and neuroimmunology in alopecia areata, highlighting its potential to inform broader autoimmunity research, but reports no new findings.
6 citations
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November 2023 in “JCI Insight” In mouse models, this study showed that transplanted dermal papilla and dermal sheath cells can integrate into hair follicles, promoting hair growth and extended anagen phases, with their effectiveness influenced by factors such as immune response and cell passage number.
1 citations
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October 1996 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” This review discusses the advancements needed for gene therapy to become commonly used in dermatology and reports no new clinical results.
This study developed nanoparticulate systems for caffeine delivery in hair follicles, demonstrating effective caffeine loading and release, as well as successful imaging within model hair follicles.
January 2015 in “SciDok (Saarland University and State Library)” This study confirmed the porcine ear skin model's effectiveness for studying nanoparticle-based drug delivery in human hair follicles, noting particle-dependent uptake and enhancement by massage.
January 2014 in “SciDok (Saarland University and State Library)” This study demonstrated that in vitro pig ear models effectively predict human follicular uptake of nanoparticles for potential transfollicular vaccination, but massage did not enhance nanoparticle penetration.
March 2021 in “International Journal of Clinical Dermatology & Research” Dupilumab can help regrow hair in alopecia areata but stopping it may cause hair loss again.
36 citations
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October 1996 in “Dermatologic Clinics” In this study, a methanol extract of Eclipta alba was found to have dose-dependent hair growth-promoting activity in C57BL6 mice.
32 citations
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January 2017 in “Orphanet journal of rare diseases” This article reviews the genetic basis, diagnostic approaches, and treatment options for nude severe combined immunodeficiency, but does not present any new research findings.
30 citations
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March 2017 in “ACS biomaterials science & engineering” This review discusses the structure and regenerative potential of hair follicles, highlighting their role in wound healing, stem cell populations, and keratin-based biomaterials, but it reports no new clinical results.
185 citations
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August 2005 in “Autoimmunity Reviews” This review discusses alopecia areata as a model for studying tissue-directed autoimmune diseases and reports no new clinical findings.
8 citations
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August 2009 in “Pediatric transplantation” This report presents a case where a patient with Omenn syndrome, complicated by cytomegalovirus infection, was successfully treated using reduced intensity conditioning allogeneic HSCT from a sibling donor.
September 2024 in “Frontiers in Veterinary Science” In this study, researchers observed that introducing an Environmental Enrichment Program improved the reproductive and zootechnical performance of Calomys callosus rodents by enhancing reproductive indices, parental care, and overall health, including reduced non-infectious lumbar alopecia.
391 citations
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January 2010 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This article reviews the clinical presentation and histopathologic features of alopecia areata and proposes a hypothesis for its development, but it reports no new clinical results.
139 citations
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February 2010 in “The journal of allergy and clinical immunology/Journal of allergy and clinical immunology/The journal of allergy and clinical immunology” This review outlines the advancements in organ and tissue transplantation since the discovery of the human MHC and reports no new clinical results.
64 citations
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July 2016 in “Journal of Immunology” In this study, blocking the CXCR3 receptor in mice prevented the development of alopecia areata by inhibiting the accumulation of specific T cells in the skin, suggesting a potential therapeutic approach for humans.
53 citations
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August 2019 in “American journal of human genetics” This study found that FOXN1 haploinsufficiency is a significant genetic factor causing T cell lymphopenia at birth, linked to reduced thymic function in both humans and mice.
40 citations
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December 2016 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” This study reviewed the role of the JAK/STAT signaling pathway in skin diseases and the potential of JAK inhibitors for treating conditions like psoriasis and atopic dermatitis. Although the findings are promising, the authors concluded it is premature to establish their place in dermatological treatments.
33 citations
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September 2017 in “Journal of clinical immunology” This review summarizes recent findings on FOXN1's essential role in thymus and skin biology and discusses emerging therapeutic approaches for immune disorders with athymia, but reports no new clinical results.
30 citations
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August 2009 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This study found that while bimatoprost was safe for 16 weeks, it was not effective for eyelash growth in patients with significant loss due to alopecia areata, though some with less loss experienced growth.
27 citations
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April 2018 in “Journal of autoimmunity” In this study, iNKT10 cells were found to play a significant role in preventing and treating alopecia areata in a humanized mouse model, suggesting these cells could have potential in managing related autoimmune disorders.
27 citations
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May 2007 in “Archives of dermatological research” In this study, alopecia areata patients treated with diphencyprone showed a significant increase in CD8 lymphocytes around hair bulbs, which may be associated with hair regrowth.