16 citations
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January 2015 in “Genetics and Molecular Research” This study conducted de novo transcriptome sequencing in sheep skin, identifying and annotating numerous unigenes, which may aid in improving wool quality and understanding hair follicle development.
16 citations
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July 1994 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” This study found that minoxidil sulfate and pinacidil did not activate K channel currents in hair follicles, suggesting their effect on hair growth might occur through other mechanisms like increased blood flow.
15 citations
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September 2018 in “Dermatologic therapy” In this study, the use of two emollients significantly reduced itching severity in individuals with xerotic eczema, starting 30 minutes post-application, and improved skin moisture and lipid content over 14 days, while demonstrating good tolerance with few adverse events.
14 citations
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June 2022 in “BMC genomics” This study identified key genes involved in hair follicle development in Merino sheep, offering insights for improving wool production and providing a basis for future breeding programs.
14 citations
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June 2016 in “Biomaterials” This study observed that MAA beads improved vascularization in non-diabetic male mice by modulating the Shh signaling pathway in wound granulation tissue, but showed no such effects in females.
14 citations
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July 2015 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This study found that S-Methylmethionine sulfonium (SMMS) enhances cell survival and reduces damage from UVB irradiation in skin cells, suggesting its potential as a cosmetic ingredient for UV protection.
14 citations
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January 2014 in “Cells Tissues Organs” This study found that single high-dose irradiation in mice induced more severe acute skin injury and hair depigmentation, while fractional doses led to longer-term damage in the dermis and subcutis.
13 citations
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November 2019 in “Scientific reports” This study found that inhibiting 5α-reductase in molluscs provokes a specific shell morphology, suggesting gastropods might have unique 5α-reductase substrates absent in vertebrates.
13 citations
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March 2018 in “Pediatric Dermatology” This review describes the clinical characteristics and confirms the diagnosis of short anagen syndrome in the largest reported series to date, comparing it to loose anagen syndrome.
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.
12 citations
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January 2025 in “Nature Reviews Molecular Cell Biology” 12 citations
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March 2023 in “Processes” In this study, extracts from Chenopodium quinoa, Glycine max, and Malpighia emarginata demonstrated stability, low toxicity, and effective cleaning potential as surfactants in shampoo formulations, showing performance similar to or better than commercial shampoos in terms of surface and interfacial tension and sebum removal.
12 citations
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January 2019 in “Sleep medicine” This study found that night shift work disrupts clock gene expression in Japanese men, particularly affecting rhythms and levels of Period3 and Nr1d2, based on the shift schedule.
12 citations
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February 2014 in “Recent Patents on Inflammation & Allergy Drug Discovery” This article reviews various aspects of shampoos, including preparation methods and commercial value, but reports no new experimental results, instead focusing on patents and product evaluation criteria.
12 citations
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July 2012 in “Social Psychological and Personality Science” This research observed that men with shaved heads were perceived as more dominant, taller, and stronger than men with full hair, suggesting potential benefits in social perception.
11 citations
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January 2018 in “Acta dermato-venereologica” In this study, researchers identified gremilin-2 as a highly specific gene to the dermal sheath cup, suggesting it plays a key role in maintaining its properties.
11 citations
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October 2020 in “Plant biotechnology journal” This study found that manipulating SIMK expression in alfalfa affects root hair growth, infection thread and nodule formation, and overall plant biomass, highlighting its potential biotechnological applications.
11 citations
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October 2014 in “Gene” In this study, researchers characterized the FGF5 gene in Chinese Merino sheep, identified a new mRNA splicing variant, FGF5S, and noted its restricted expression in the brain, spleen, and skin.
11 citations
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January 2013 in “International Journal of Trichology” This report discusses a case of short anagen syndrome in a 3-year-old Hispanic girl and emphasizes its differentiation from loose anagen syndrome, without presenting new empirical findings.
11 citations
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October 2005 in “Toxicological Sciences” In this study, mouse skin exposed to cigarette smoke condensate exhibited increased epidermal thickness and ODC expression, with some changes persisting after exposure ended, suggesting potential for tumor promotion and measurement discrimination.
10 citations
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May 2021 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” This study found that split-head paired design trials are as effective as whole-head parallel design trials in differentiating anti-dandruff shampoos through scalp flaking measurements, but are more efficient and cost-effective, requiring fewer participants to achieve similar results.
10 citations
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September 2022 in “Journal of Composites Science” In this study, cricket-derived chitin successfully converted to nanochitin, which demonstrated improved physical properties such as higher transmittance and greater modulus compared to crab shell nanochitin.
10 citations
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July 2022 in “Electronic Journal of Biotechnology” This study found that the methylation level of the IGFBP4 promoter is negatively correlated with mRNA expression and may serve as an epigenetic marker for wool fineness in Super Merino sheep.
10 citations
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December 2021 in “Frontiers in cell and developmental biology” This study used single-cell RNA sequencing to map the cellular composition of sheep hair follicles, revealing differentiation pathways and potential molecular mechanisms for wool curvature, which may inform sheep breeding.
10 citations
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December 2021 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” This study suggests that BBS7 is crucial for maintaining Sonic hedgehog signaling activity, which is essential for periodontal ligament homeostasis under occlusal hypofunction conditions.
10 citations
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August 2021 in “Cosmetics” This study identified an optimal sulfate-free and silicone-free conditioning shampoo formulation using 1% hyaluronic acid at 800 kDa, 10% acidic sophorolipid, and 1% sodium chloride, which maintains essential conditioning and cleansing properties without compromising on performance.
10 citations
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December 2016 in “Asian Journal of Psychiatry” This case report illustrates the relationship between psychosis and Sheehan's syndrome and discusses treatment challenges.
10 citations
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May 2016 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” This study observed that differences in the expression of genes related to lipid metabolism may play a major role in determining wool fiber diameter in sheep.
10 citations
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May 2010 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This report presents a rare case of short anagen syndrome in a 38-year-old African American woman, expanding the documented demographic beyond previously reported Caucasian individuals with fine blond hair.
10 citations
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December 2002 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This case study reports a 66-year-old woman developing shortness of breath while taking 50 mg/day of cyproterone acetate for androgenetic alopecia, a complication not previously documented in women with this condition.