31 citations
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August 2021 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy” This review examines the life cycle, biomarkers, and functions of hair follicle stem cells, emphasizing their role in hair loss therapy and other skin and hair disorders, but reports no new clinical results.
30 citations
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December 2018 in “International Journal of Biological Macromolecules” This study found that chitosan and surface-deacetylated chitin nanofibrils promoted hair growth in mice and increased fibroblast growth factor-7 production in human follicle dermal papilla cells.
29 citations
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January 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that increased MSI2 expression in hair follicle stem cells can delay hair growth by maintaining stem cell quiescence and repressing Hedgehog signaling.
25 citations
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August 2010 in “Journal of Biological Chemistry” This study found that NFI-C plays a crucial role in the transition from the telogen to anagen phase of the hair follicle cycle, affecting hair growth initiation in mice.
24 citations
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January 2015 in “Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine” In this study, Polygonum multiflorum Radix promoted hair growth in mice, with oral administration being more effective, likely through FGF-7, while topical application favored SHH-related mechanisms.
23 citations
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April 2021 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” This review compiles existing data on frontal fibrosing alopecia and highlights the promise of 5-alpha reductase inhibitors as a treatment option, while noting the need for clarity on its cause and progression.
23 citations
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January 2016 in “Theranostics” In this animal study, ultrasound combined with a new microbubble formulation of minoxidil increased hair growth rates and improved follicle characteristics more effectively than minoxidil alone.
22 citations
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November 2018 in “Brazilian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” This review discusses iontophoresis, low-frequency ultrasound, and microneedles for enhancing topical drug delivery in dermatological treatments and reports no clinical results; it emphasizes their mechanisms and potential uses.
21 citations
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May 2022 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” This review covers the structure, development, cycle, and molecular regulation of hair follicles but does not report new results, aiming to offer insights for addressing hair follicle-related diseases.
21 citations
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September 2010 in “Cancer Prevention Research” This study suggests that IGFBP-2 may play a role in basal cell carcinoma development by mediating epidermal progenitor cell expansion in hair follicles with activated Shh signaling.
20 citations
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January 2022 in “Polymers” In this review, researchers reported that incorporating nanoparticles into natural-based biomaterials enhanced scaffolding properties, cellular interactions, and outcomes in wound healing, with promising implications for tissue engineering and regenerative medicine, although many signaling pathways involved are still not fully understood.
19 citations
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May 2021 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” This review discusses the progress in research on topical formulations for treating alopecia, highlighting potential advantages of advanced formulation technologies but reporting no new clinical results.
19 citations
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September 2015 in “Therapeutic Delivery” This review discusses the application of active transdermal technologies in cosmetic devices for skin restoration and enhancement, reporting no new clinical results.
19 citations
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April 2014 in “Expert opinion on emerging drugs” This review discusses Hedgehog inhibitors for basal cell carcinoma treatment, noting tumor regression during therapy but also challenges like muscle toxicity and potential resistance; it reports no new clinical findings.
18 citations
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January 2009 in “Experimental Dermatology” This study proposes that mammalian target of rapamycin (mTOR) may connect various signaling pathways in hair follicle tumor formation, offering a potential unified model for understanding these tumors.
17 citations
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June 2017 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This review examines the interaction between hedgehog and Wnt/β-catenin signalling in hair follicles and basal cell carcinoma, linking Hh pathway inhibition to both tumor regression and alopecia.
17 citations
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June 2014 in “Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine” This study found that sonography and electron microscopy revealed distinct abnormalities in hair follicle morphology in patients with androgenetic alopecia, which may aid in diagnosing and managing the condition.
17 citations
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January 2007 in “Annals of Medicine” This review discusses advancements and challenges in cutaneous gene therapy using direct and indirect techniques, noting that while clinical translation has begun, further developments are essential for progress.
16 citations
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April 2021 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” This review discusses human hair follicle development and highlights the potential of creating human in vitro models and skin substitutes with hair follicles, reporting no new clinical results.
16 citations
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March 2015 in “Clinical Cancer Research” This review discusses the mechanism and side effects of smoothened inhibitors for advanced basal cell carcinoma, reporting no new clinical results and highlighting current management strategies for these adverse events.
15 citations
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December 2020 in “International journal of molecular sciences” This review explores how epidermal stem cells contribute to the development and maintenance of various skin structures, and highlights specific markers and proteins associated with these cells, but reports no new clinical results.
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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January 2008 in “Gene therapy” Gene therapy shows promise for enhancing physical traits but faces ethical, safety, and regulatory challenges.
12 citations
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January 2021 in “Cell Transplantation” This study found that stem cells from human deciduous teeth promoted hair regeneration and increased hair formation in mice, suggesting a potential mechanism involving the Shh/Gli1 pathway.
11 citations
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October 2016 in “Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy” In this study, minoxidil and human platelet lysate affected gene expression related to hair growth signaling pathways in mouse hair follicle cells.
10 citations
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June 2024 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” This review highlights that while sonidegib and vismodegib offer promising treatment options for advanced basal cell carcinoma, their use is often limited by treatment-emergent adverse events, which can be managed through protocol modifications and supportive interventions.
10 citations
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January 2019 in “Biomarker Insights” This article explores the potential of combining biomarkers to assess and improve treatments for chemotherapy-induced alopecia, highlighting the limited availability of data on hair follicle damage markers with and without scalp cooling.
9 citations
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December 2014 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This letter discusses potential hair loss effects of Hedgehog inhibitors but presents no new clinical findings, urging further exploration of this possible class effect.
7 citations
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July 2024 in “Animals” In this study, the researchers observed that higher expression of the Sonic hedgehog gene in cashmere goats' hair follicle cycles is associated with increased cell proliferation and reduced apoptosis, suggesting its role in enhancing cashmere quality.
7 citations
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October 2020 in “Wiener medizinische Wochenschrift” This paper presents a case study of a 21-year-old male with thyroid hemiagenesis, where the left thyroid lobe and isthmus are absent, and discusses the anomaly's potential clinical consequences based on existing literature.