18 citations
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July 2013 in “Journal of Leukocyte Biology” The study suggests that vaccination with soluble keratin peptides K71 and K31 significantly delayed the onset and progression of autoimmune alopecia areata in mice by inducing T cell anergy.
17 citations
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July 2016 in “The Prostate” This study found that metformin is inversely associated with serum PSA levels in a dose-dependent manner, suggesting further research is needed on its potential impact on prostate cancer progression.
16 citations
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April 2007 in “Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Research” In this study, serum PSA levels were higher in women with PCOS, suggesting it may serve as a marker for hyperandrogenism in this condition.
14 citations
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March 2020 in “Cold Spring Harbor Perspectives in Biology” This review discusses the flexibility and diversity of tissue stem cell systems, particularly focusing on the motility and ligand distribution of spermatogenic stem cells, without presenting new experimental results.
14 citations
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January 2020 in “Skin appendage disorders” This study found that a shampoo containing 0.075% broad-spectrum cannabidiol significantly reduced scalp inflammation and symptoms in subjects with mild to moderate scalp psoriasis or seborrheic dermatitis within two weeks.
14 citations
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January 2006 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that controlling transferrin receptor expression effectively regulates iron content in the epidermis and hair of transgenic mice.
13 citations
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January 2022 in “Microvascular Research” This study found that high-resolution laser speckle contrast imaging devices provide good reproducibility for assessing skin perfusion in mice but not for measuring haemoglobin oxygenation.
13 citations
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January 2018 in “Annals of Dermatology” Alopecia areata and androgenetic alopecia affect quality of life similarly.
13 citations
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September 2017 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” This study found that waving virgin human hair with thioglycerol at pH 9.0 using ammonia solution caused less damage than using thioglycolic acid, while maintaining good waving efficiency.
13 citations
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October 2005 in “Analytical Sciences” This study developed a method using LC/APCI-MS to measure the activity of steroid 5α-reductase, applied to kinetic studies and inhibitory tests with Finasteride in a rat prostatic enzyme model.
12 citations
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June 2011 in “Journal of applied polymer science” This study found that hydrophobic amino acids from egg white hydrolyzed protein and L-phenylalanine effectively penetrate deep into the human hair fiber, increasing specific contents in both virgin and bleached hair.
11 citations
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April 2020 in “Andrology” This study found that testosterone replacement therapy, especially intramuscular administration, significantly increased PSA levels compared to placebo, while a significant correlation between PSA and testosterone was observed in non-BPH patients.
11 citations
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January 2014 in “Mass spectrometry” In this study, silver oxide-based nanoparticles were used to ionize analytes and detect specific target molecules through adduct formation with silver isotopes, facilitating signal correlation with these molecules.
10 citations
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February 2022 in “JEADV Clinical Practice” This study suggests that dermoscopy can help identify and distinguish various rosacea subtypes, improving clinical diagnosis and treatment decisions.
10 citations
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January 2007 in “Journal of cosmetic and laser therapy” In this study, a new IPL device effectively reduced hair regrowth with high patient satisfaction, particularly in individuals with coarse dark hair and darker skin, despite repeated sessions needed for lighter hair and skin.
9 citations
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January 2021 in “Biomolecules” This study demonstrates the potential of infrared spectral imaging to assess hair follicle structures and heparan sulfate proteoglycan distribution across different phases of the hair growth cycle, offering promise for alopecia research.
9 citations
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September 2014 in “Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention” This study found that men without prostate cancer carrying the A-allele of SNP rs1204038 had a 65% higher risk of PSA levels above 3 ng/mL compared to those with the G-allele, increasing referrals for further examination.
8 citations
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May 2021 in “Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology” This study found that using age-specific AMH cut-off levels can help better identify PCOS patients across different age groups from 20 to 40 years.
8 citations
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June 2016 in “Clinical Chemistry” This review discusses the expression of PSA in hormonally-regulated tissues and female malignancies, emphasizing its potential as a diagnostic biomarker and role in antidoping initiatives.
8 citations
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July 2019 in “Pure and Applied Chemistry” This study identified natural compounds from Iris plants that showed potential as inhibitors of urease and carbonic anhydrase-II enzymes, suggesting their possible use in treating related disorders.
8 citations
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January 2016 in “Journal of fiber science and technology” This study found that cysteic acid generation during hair bleaching is diffusion-controlled, increasing with the square root of bleaching time, in both cuticles and cortex of human hair fibers.
8 citations
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September 1987 in “Acta Dermato Venereologica” In this study, the researchers used structural studies and molecular calculations to suggest that the enzyme in RXLI patient hair follicles is less efficient, rather than completely inactive.
7 citations
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September 2024 in “Scientific Reports” This study suggests that sebum samples can be effectively stored and transported with less stringent requirements than liquid samples, making them suitable for remote or at-home collection before clinical analysis.
7 citations
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April 2022 in “South African journal of botany” This study found significant chemical variability and heavy metal contamination in commercial chrysanthemum flower products from different geographic origins, highlighting the need for stricter quality control and regulations.
7 citations
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January 2018 in “International Journal of Dermatology” In this study, male Koreans with androgenetic alopecia showed a significant association with hypertension, whereas females did not demonstrate this link.
7 citations
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May 2017 in “Research and Practice in Thrombosis and Haemostasis” This case report observed that a 20-year-old female with recurrent DVTs experienced reversible alopecia with various anticoagulants, except fondaparinux which allowed long-term treatment without this side effect.
7 citations
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October 2013 in “Methods in molecular biology” This article describes standard methods for studying DNA methylation dynamics in mouse skin and hair follicle stem cells but presents no new research findings.
7 citations
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March 2003 in “PubMed” This study reported that in men with androgenic alopecia, a distinct subclinical hyperpigmentation pattern was observed in the scalp, associated with baldness severity and possibly linked to local melanin production by pilosebaceous units.
7 citations
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February 1998 in “Polymer journal” This study found that the stability of the coiled-coil structure in human hair keratin is maintained by ion-pairing and hydrophobic interactions, which are disrupted as pH approaches 7.0.
6 citations
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August 2024 in “BMC Ophthalmology” This study identified multiple genetic variants in Pakistani families with oculocutaneous albinism, including two novel variants, enhancing understanding of its genetic basis and aiding better management and counseling.