66 citations
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October 1984 in “Annual Review of Microbiology” This article reviews historical and recent developments related to toxic shock syndrome (TSS), emphasizing the increase in cases among young women using tampons, and calls for new research tools but does not report new results.
64 citations
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September 2006 in “International journal of epidemiology” This article discusses a proposed "Darwinian" model of carcinogenesis and emphasizes that cancer prevention involves more than avoiding mutagens, as gene-environment interactions are complex and non-linear.
63 citations
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April 2010 in “Development” This article discusses the bi-compartmental organization of hair follicle stem cell niches for balancing stem cell cycling and organ growth and proposes similar structures may exist in other adult stem cell niches but reports no new experimental results.
60 citations
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May 2015 in “Archives of dermatological research” This review discusses the role of peroxisome proliferator-activated receptors and their agonists in dermatology but reports no new clinical results.
58 citations
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March 2013 in “Human Reproduction Update” This review discusses various substances that can impact male fertility and stresses that products should be confirmed 'sperm-safe' through rigorous testing, not assumptions; it reports no new study results.
55 citations
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March 2012 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Research on epidermal stem cells has advanced significantly, showing promise for improved clinical therapies.
52 citations
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March 2007 in “Dermatologic Therapy” This article describes the development and validation of a standardized instrument for measuring skin involvement in cutaneous lupus erythematosus, aiming to aid future clinical research and trials.
49 citations
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February 2008 in “Stem Cells” This study found that after injury, the bone marrow microenvironment's increased Wnt10b expression supports hematopoietic stem cell regeneration by enhancing Wnt signaling, revealing a vital interaction during recovery.
46 citations
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September 2014 in “Steroids” This review suggests that brassinosteroids may have similar biological activities in both plants and other organisms, prompting further exploration of steroid regulation mechanisms across different life forms.
40 citations
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September 2019 in “Molecular and Cellular Endocrinology” This paper discusses mechanisms by which various chemicals disrupt male sexual differentiation, concluding that mixture risk assessments should include a broader set of compounds beyond phthalates to address cumulative reproductive health risks.
39 citations
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December 2018 in “Methods in molecular biology” This review discusses the data resources and computational models used in drug repositioning, highlighting their role in discovering unknown drug mechanisms and reports no new empirical results.
37 citations
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July 2016 in “Current Opinion in Cell Biology” This review summarizes recent discoveries about how tissue-resident stem cells interact with their environments during normal conditions and after injury, without reporting new results.
32 citations
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July 2017 in “Wiley Interdisciplinary Reviews-Developmental Biology” This review discusses the emerging roles of transit-amplifying cells in tissue regeneration and cancer formation, highlighting their significance beyond a mere transitional state in hair follicles and the hematopoietic system.
28 citations
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September 2015 in “Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift” New skin substitutes for treating severe burns and chronic wounds are being developed, but a permanent solution for deep wounds is not yet available commercially.
25 citations
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May 2021 in “Journal of exposure science & environmental epidemiology/Journal of exposure science and environmental epidemiology” This study found that hair products commonly used by Black women exhibited hormonal activity, which could impact health outcomes and contribute to health disparities.
25 citations
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June 2017 in “Molecular and Cellular Endocrinology” This review discusses the negative effects of anabolic androgenic steroids on various organ systems in men and reports no new results, highlighting the need for physician awareness.
25 citations
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September 2014 in “Biological Research” This study found that arctiin, a compound from Arctium lappa, demonstrated protective effects against oxidative stress-induced dysfunction in human hair dermal papilla cells, suggesting potential therapeutic use for alopecia.
23 citations
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January 1997 in “Computers and Composition” This article discusses the dynamics of the "mole gaze" and cybersexism on the Web, analyzing interactions through personal and theoretical lenses, and suggests the need for both structural and psychological change to counteract these issues.
23 citations
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September 2015 in “PLOS ONE” This study found that mesenchymal stem cells, especially when injected intradermally, significantly accelerated wound healing in rats compared to chitosan treatment.
23 citations
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January 2014 in “Molecular Therapy” This study found that topically delivering KGF-1 DNA plasmid increased epithelial thickness and skin strength, suggesting potential benefits for strengthening compromised skin.
21 citations
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March 2019 in “Critical Reviews in Clinical Laboratory Sciences” This review discusses the role of the androgen receptor in breast cancer diagnosis and treatment, and notes a lack of new research results on its therapeutic potential.
18 citations
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July 2014 in “Molecular Medicine Reports” This study found that UVB radiation significantly alters miRNA expression and induces cytotoxicity and apoptosis in normal human dermal papilla cells.
14 citations
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April 2014 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” This article discusses the multifactorial etiopathogenesis of acne vulgaris, highlighting the roles of sebum production, keratosis, bacterial development, and inflammatory mediators, but reports no new clinical results.
12 citations
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April 2014 in “Molecular Medicine Reports” In this study, transcriptome analysis identified 68 differentially expressed miRNAs in human dermal papilla cells treated with hydrogen peroxide, suggesting they play a significant role in growth arrest and apoptosis.
11 citations
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July 2016 in “Current Opinion in Cell Biology” This review discusses stem cell behavior, highlighting their plasticity in tissue repair and the impact of somatic mutations on clonal expansion in early cancer, but reports no new experimental results.
9 citations
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February 2011 in “Biologics: Targets & Therapy” This review discusses topical calcineurin inhibitors for cutaneous lupus erythematosus and reports no new clinical findings; the authors emphasize the need for more comparative studies with corticosteroids.
9 citations
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February 2012 in “Social Semiotics” This essay critically analyzes photographic narratives of breast cancer, particularly Catherine Lord's and Lynn Kohlman's works, to explore how these narratives deepen understanding of women's technologized bodies and offer discursive resistance and audience engagement.
8 citations
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February 2012 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This review discusses skin problems common among long-distance runners and outlines helpful treatments, without presenting new clinical results.
7 citations
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October 2024 in “Frontiers in Immunology” In this study, researchers prepared a humanized CXCL12 antibody for alopecia areata treatment, finding it significantly delayed disease onset in mice and reduced immune cell activation, suggesting potential as an immune modulatory therapy.
7 citations
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October 2019 in “Klinická onkologie” This review discusses the impact of oncological therapy on hair loss, highlighting that while most alopecia is reversible, it can be permanent depending on treatment type and factors.