5 citations
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September 2012 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that knocking down P-cadherin expression in cultured human hair follicles recreates the hair abnormalities seen in patients with hypotrichosis with juvenile macular dystrophy.
August 2024 in “Cosmetics” This review discusses genetic and pharmacogenetic insights, along with RNA interference technologies, for developing personalized therapies for androgenetic alopecia, yet presents no new clinical results.
10 citations
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May 2012 in “PloS one” This study found that non-pigmented hair follicles have significantly lower expression of nucleotide excision repair genes, which may be associated with reduced melanin production capacity in these follicles.
June 2025 in “Medical academic journal” The study found that hybrid nanoparticles incorporating exosomes with cationic liposomes 2X3-DOPE significantly improved the delivery of both messenger RNA and small interfering RNA to rat cardiac mesenchymal stem cells in vitro, achieving up to 100% transfection efficiency for small interfering RNA.
109 citations
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September 2011 in “Human molecular genetics online/Human molecular genetics” This review discusses keratin disorders and potential RNA interference therapeutics, reporting no new clinical findings but highlighting the promise of siRNA for future treatments.
1 citations
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July 2024 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” In this review, researchers introduced clinically tunable siRNA delivery systems for hair loss treatment, discussing design principles and analyzing relevant clinical trials to propose a framework for optimizing siRNA delivery in a clinical context.
6 citations
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September 2015 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study demonstrated that RNA interference targeting mutant keratin genes can effectively correct hair shaft structural defects in a mouse model by reducing mutant gene expression.
123 citations
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November 2012 in “Stem cells” This study reports that miR-302 promotes pluripotency by inhibiting NR2F2 and indirectly regulating OCT4 in stem cells, enhancing reprogramming efficiency when added to traditional factors.
23 citations
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January 2014 in “International Journal of Biological Sciences” This study found that African American men with prostate cancer have higher rates of somatic and germline androgen receptor mutations than Caucasian American men, which may contribute to ethnic differences in disease progression and outcomes.
9 citations
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February 2022 in “Archives animal breeding/Archiv für Tierzucht” This study found that circRNA-0100 promotes differentiation of secondary hair follicle stem cells into hair lineage in cashmere goats by sequestering miR-153-3p, which enhances KLF5 expression.
2 citations
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May 2024 in “BMC Genomics” This study analyzed the genetics of the patchiness phenotype in New Zealand rabbits and found that the gene KRT82, with identified SNPs in its promoter, may serve as a potential biomarker for breeding these rabbits.
2 citations
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September 2022 In this study, researchers found that a PER3 gene SNP may be pathogenic for a new subtype of dyschromatosis universalis hereditaria, especially when combined with a SASH1 mutation.
17 citations
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August 2018 in “BMC Genomics” The researchers found that HOXC13 regulates different keratin proteins in a mixed manner, with certain SNPs impeding this regulation, while also demonstrating negative-feedback by HOXC13 and positive regulation by LEF1 and melatonin on the HOXC13 promoter.
9 citations
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August 2013 in “PLOS ONE” This study validated that the 20p11 genetic locus is associated with increased risk of androgenic alopecia in the Chinese Han population, suggesting shared genetic factors between Chinese and European populations.
11 citations
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October 2023 in “mSphere” This study reported that the PrrH sRNA in *Pseudomonas aeruginosa* may directly regulate genes involved in pyochelin siderophore biosynthesis, highlighting its role in adapting to heme availability, with light conditions influencing this gene expression.
September 2022 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” This study identifies gene-regulatory networks related to genetic variants in skin and hair diseases, suggesting that dermal papilla cells are crucial in androgenetic alopecia.
8 citations
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October 2022 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This review explores the potential of self-amplifying RNA technology for protein replacement therapy in various health disorders but reports no new experimental results, indicating challenges remain for clinical approval.
31 citations
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November 2015 in “PloS one” In this study, modulating Tyrosinase expression altered mouse coat color by affecting melanosome accumulation, indicating that melanosome maturity plays a role in determining skin and hair color beyond total melanin content.
October 2022 in “Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology” This study demonstrated that in a mouse model of androgenic alopecia, PLGA-DUT/siAR@DPCM nanoparticles effectively delivered drugs to hair follicles, suppressed androgen-related targets, promoted cell proliferation, and showed significant therapeutic effects with minimal adverse effects, suggesting their potential for clinical application.
11 citations
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October 2022 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” In this study, SNPs in genes affecting skin pigmentation were linked to each skin type's unique response to environmental stress, suggesting potential for personalized skin care products.
May 2023 in “Research Square (Research Square)” This study found that the natural product Shi-Bi-Man significantly promoted hair regeneration in cynomolgus monkeys, increasing hair follicle number and activation by boosting specific protein markers and interactions in Laminin-related pathways.
29 citations
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February 2022 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” This review discusses strategies to improve CRISPR/Cas systems by addressing limitations like off-target effects and delivery inefficiencies, offering practical guidance and highlighting future applications, but reports no new research findings.
3 citations
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June 2025 in “Biomedical Reports” This review highlights that nanotechnology shows promise in improving cervical cancer treatment by specifically targeting cancer cells, potentially enhancing treatment efficacy and reducing side effects compared to conventional therapies.
3 citations
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December 2024 in “Journal of Animal Physiology and Animal Nutrition” In this study, researchers found that reducing FGF20 expression in dermal papilla cells of fine-wool sheep impedes the growth and differentiation of hair follicle stem cells, providing insights into wool trait improvement and regenerative medicine applications.
47 citations
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December 2019 in “Frontiers in immunology” This study identified a novel G207E STING mutation associated with severe inflammatory symptoms and suggested that common polymorphisms in TMEM173 and IFIH1 may modify the phenotype in affected individuals.
10 citations
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January 2025 in “Frontiers in Nutrition” This review discusses the potential role of the dietary antioxidant index in reducing the risk of various diseases, including obesity-related conditions, certain cancers, osteoporosis, and mental illnesses, but calls for further studies to confirm these findings.
1 citations
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August 2018 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” This study reports that a novel gain-of-function mutation in TMEM173, combined with polymorphisms in TMEM173 and IFIH1, results in a distinct clinical phenotype with features of SAVI, including alopecia and photosensitivity.
November 2023 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study found that a 12-week topical treatment with a caffeine and Procapil 3% formulation effectively reduced hair loss by 26.9% and improved hair growth in men with androgenetic alopecia, without any reported adverse effects.
51 citations
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December 2003 in “The FASEB Journal” This study reports that AS101 induced hair growth in mice and suggests potential for treating chemotherapy-induced alopecia in humans, which was observed in case report studies with three adolescents.
6 citations
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January 2020 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study found that topically applied liposomal spherical nucleic acids targeting the IL-17 receptor could effectively reduce psoriasis severity in preclinical models.