36 citations
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September 2013 in “PLoS ONE” This study found that sweat gland stem cells primarily maintain sweat gland homeostasis but can trans-differentiate to aid in epidermal healing and regenerate diverse skin structures under certain conditions.
21 citations
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November 2022 in “Frontiers in immunology” This article reviews sebaceous immunobiology and highlights the complex role of sebaceous glands and sebocytes in skin barrier function and inflammation, particularly in acne pathogenesis, but reports no new results.
19 citations
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January 2023 in “Genes” This study identified genomic regions and genes associated with wool, live weight, body condition, and reproduction traits in Uruguayan Merino sheep, highlighting potential genetic factors influencing these characteristics.
18 citations
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April 2014 in “Stem cells” The researchers reported that minor salivary gland stem cells exhibit stem cell characteristics and respond to tobacco-derived carcinogens, implicating the transforming growth factor beta pathway in their maintenance.
14 citations
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September 1999 in “Mammalian genome” In this study, researchers generated a mouse mutation called scraggly, related to hair and skin defects, and mapped it to a genetic location on mouse Chromosome 19 distinct from similar mutations.
1 citations
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January 2023 in “Metabolites” This review discusses the relationship between gut microbiota and polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), including its potential mechanisms and the role of alterations in microbiome composition on PCOS pathophysiology.
September 2025 in “SKINdeep” This study highlights the positive roles of sebaceous glands in skin health, including lubrication of hair follicles, delivery of antimicrobial lipids and vitamin E, and involvement in vitamin D conversion, contrasting their traditional association with skin conditions like acne.
September 2019 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” In this study, mouse sebaceous glands were found to require nerves for growth during active hair cycles, suggesting a nerve-dependent sebaceous gland cycle coordinated with hair growth.
September 2006 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” This study found a 31% decrease in antidepressant use following cosmetic surgery, suggesting that such procedures may influence medication use by improving self-esteem.
28 citations
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February 2019 in “Genes” This review discusses the regulation and dynamics of the Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway in development, pluripotency, and cancer, highlighting potential mechanisms and future research directions, but reports no new results.
1 citations
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November 2024 in “Genes” This study suggests that miR-144 influences hair follicle dynamics through its impact on Lhx2, which could lead to advancements in cashmere production, fleece quality, and treatments for hair growth disorders.
1 citations
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August 2023 in “Gels” This study found that a chitosan-based hydrogel containing silver nanoparticles and ibuprofen demonstrated strong antibacterial activity and accelerated wound healing in vivo, suggesting its potential use in wound dressings.
October 2022 in “Biomolecules” This study found that in male rats, chronic finasteride treatment reduced allopregnanolone levels, which, upon drug withdrawal, correlated with increased pro-inflammatory cytokines and altered neurotransmitter levels.
33 citations
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August 2008 in “American Journal Of Pathology” This study found that K6a expression in mouse sebaceous gland ducts correlates with Hedgehog signaling, suggesting a role in duct fate.
31 citations
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May 2019 in “Nature communications” This study found that Blimp1+ cells from mice can generate sebaceous gland organoids in vitro, which mimic natural gland traits and may aid in studying acne vulgaris.
26 citations
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March 2018 in “Experimental Dermatology” This article argues that prolactin may have a role in sebaceous gland function and suggests it could be a potential target for treating skin conditions, but reports no new clinical findings.
6 citations
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February 2025 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This study found that the solid self-nanoemulsifying drug delivery system improved the oral bioavailability of carvedilol significantly compared to the drug alone, enhancing its solubility, dissolution, AUC, and Cmax.
6 citations
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September 2024 in “Current Oncology” This review summarizes evidence and adverse event management recommendations for Sacituzumab Govitecan in metastatic triple-negative breast cancer and hormone receptor-positive breast cancer, emphasizing favorable survival data from clinical trials.
18 citations
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January 2015 in “Data series” This report describes a study of estuarine bed-sediment quality in New Jersey and New York post-Hurricane Sandy, focusing on contamination extent and potential long-term impacts, with no new findings included.
7 citations
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January 2012 This study reported that in the California Ground Squirrel, certain elements bioaccumulate in hair, providing baseline data for environmental health assessments.
2 citations
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August 2023 in “Life” This review highlights the transformative potential of bioinspired polymers in biomedical engineering, focusing on their roles in enhancing tissue engineering, regenerative medicine, and other biomedical applications, with innovations including mimicking the extracellular matrix, self-healing, antibacterial properties, and cancer therapy.
45 citations
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September 1998 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that sebaceous glands predominantly exhibit oxidative activity of the type 2 17β-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase isozyme, which is not inhibited by 13-cis retinoic acid.
22 citations
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August 2013 in “Experimental Dermatology” In this study, the researchers found that constitutive activation of the EGFR in mice led to increased sebum production, enlarged sebaceous glands, and altered gene expression related to sebocyte proliferation and lipogenesis.
14 citations
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January 2021 in “Stem cell research & therapy” This study suggests that interfollicular epidermal keratinocytes with stem-like features may serve as an alternative to follicular keratinocytes for hair regeneration by supporting hair follicle morphogenesis in vivo.
13 citations
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October 2020 in “Journal of Neural Transmission” In this study, CD34-positive progenitor cells in irradiated salivary glands were observed to potentially aid in blood vessel formation and remodeling, suggesting their role in tissue healing after radiotherapy.
6 citations
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September 2024 in “Cell Communication and Signaling” This study reviews the structural and functional aspects of cell-cell and cell-matrix junctions in sebocytes, emphasizing their roles in sebocyte differentiation and sebum secretion, and how these processes may change in pathological conditions, potentially providing insights for new skin disease therapies.
3 citations
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January 2022 in “Burns & Trauma” This study found that CTHRC1 is crucial for sweat gland function and vascular network integrity in mice, and its administration improved sweat gland performance by reconstructing nearby blood vessels.
1 citations
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July 2024 in “Human Reproduction” This study found that for obese patients undergoing sleeve gastrectomy, concurrent type 2 diabetes is linked to worsened metabolic but milder reproductive aspects of PCOS and does not hinder the return to regular menstruation one year after surgery.
This study found that mouse type II spiral ganglion neurites in vitro avoided laminin and high concentrations of fibronectin, indicating both can guide neurite paths differently than type I neurites.
October 2017 in “Anesthesia and Pain Medicine” This report observed that repeated stellate ganglion blocks over six years were associated with improved skin elasticity, increased water content, and more hair follicles on the treated side of a patient's face.