6 citations
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January 2020 in “BMC Medical Genetics” In this study, researchers identified a novel STS gene (c.287G > A; p.W96*) mutation in Pakistani individuals with X-linked ichthyosis, expanding the understanding of its genetic causes and aiding in genetic counseling.
In this phase 2 trial, STS01 1% significantly improved hair regrowth in patients with mild to moderate patchy alopecia areata compared to placebo, with a manageable skin irritation side effect profile.
In a phase 2 trial, researchers tested a topical formulation for alopecia areata and found significant hair regrowth with the treatment, but these improvements did not lead to substantial enhancements in health-related quality of life.
451 citations
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March 2005 in “Endocrine Reviews” This paper discusses the role of steroid sulfatase in hormone-dependent tumors and highlights the development of potent inhibitors, noting the commencement of a phase I trial for one inhibitor in postmenopausal breast cancer patients.
111 citations
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August 2002 in “Journal of Medicinal Chemistry” This study reports that 2-(1-Adamantyl)-4H-thiochromen-4-on-6-O-sulfamate is the most potent steroid sulfatase inhibitor identified so far, exhibiting 170-fold higher activity than the lead compound estrone sulfamate.
108 citations
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April 2004 in “Medicinal Research Reviews” This review discusses the medicinal chemistry of steroid sulfatase inhibitors for estrogen- and androgen-dependent disorders but reports no new clinical results.
61 citations
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December 2001 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that steroid sulfatase in the dermal papilla of hair follicles metabolizes dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate to support the development of androgenetic alopecia, suggesting potential for steroid sulfatase inhibitors as treatments.
60 citations
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April 2006 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This review discusses various surgical techniques for vitiligo repigmentation, noting that suction blister and split-thickness skin grafting have the highest success rates according to previous analysis, but reports no new results.
57 citations
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July 2018 in “Scientific Reports” This study found that prevascularizing dermal matrices with adipose tissue-derived microvascular fragments improved vascularization and allowed earlier successful skin grafting in a bradythrophic wound model.
56 citations
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March 2016 in “International Wound Journal” This review concludes that autologous split-thickness skin grafting remains the gold standard for safety and efficacy in treating chronic leg ulcers, with greater success in venous ulcers.
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July 1996 in “Human & Experimental Toxicology” Human enzymes can detoxify harmful substances but might also increase their cancer risk.
47 citations
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November 2012 in “Expert Opinion on Therapeutic Patents” The document concludes that research on sulfatase inhibitors should continue due to their potential in treating various diseases, despite some clinical trial failures.
41 citations
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March 2016 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism” This study suggests that patients with STSD show a different pattern in androgen activation compared to healthy controls, potentially due to increased 5α-reductase activity and absent prepubertal serum DHEA surge.
37 citations
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September 2003 in “Journal of Medicinal Chemistry” This study found that compound 2g inhibits steroid sulfatase effectively without exhibiting estrogenic activity, making it a promising candidate for breast cancer treatment.
25 citations
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May 2003 in “Expert Opinion on Therapeutic Patents” This review examines patents and publications on steroid sulfatase inhibitors since 1999 and reports no new clinical results, highlighting their potential for treating estrogen- and androgen-driven conditions.
22 citations
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January 2008 in “Physiological Research” This review discusses the role of steroid sulfatase in steroid hormone metabolism and highlights the need for more research on its expression and regulation, especially regarding hormone-dependent tumors.
19 citations
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June 2015 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” This review discusses various skin conditions linked with chronic kidney disease and highlights effective treatments but does not provide new clinical results.
17 citations
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December 2004 in “Bioorganic & Medicinal Chemistry Letters” This study identified N-acyl arylsulfonamides, particularly N-(Boc-piperidine-4-carbonyl)-benzenesulfonamides, as steroid sulfatase inhibitors with improved cellular potency compared to previous compounds.
17 citations
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March 2023 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” This study found that using PRP injections in skin flap reconstructions and combining acellular dermal matrix with split-thickness skin grafts improved healing and reduced complications in the surgical treatment of hidradenitis suppurativa.
16 citations
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January 2000 in “Dermatology” This study found that men with X-linked recessive ichthyosis did not show mutual exclusivity with androgenetic alopecia, as some exhibited advanced hair loss.
11 citations
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March 2023 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy” In this study, epidermal stem cells were found to enhance blood vessel formation and support successful one-step transplantation of tissue-engineered skin in a rat model.
7 citations
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March 2012 in “European Journal of Pediatrics” This case report describes a 4.5-year-old boy with steroid-resistant nephrotic syndrome linked to X-linked recessive ichthyosis, where remission was achieved using cyclosporine, suggesting STS deficiency as a potential genetic cause of the condition.
6 citations
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January 2003 in “Dermatology” This study reviewed 26 cases of X-linked recessive ichthyosis and observed 11 patients with advanced-stage androgenetic alopecia, suggesting a compensatory role of two steroid biosynthesis pathways.
5 citations
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September 2018 in “Bioscience, Biotechnology, and Biochemistry” In this study, sodium thiosulfate was observed to promote hair growth in mice by encouraging hair follicles to enter the growth phase and complementing the effects of minoxidil, suggesting potential benefits for hair loss treatment.
3 citations
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August 2011 in “InTech eBooks” This article discusses the applications and contraindications of skin grafts in wound treatment and reports no new research findings.
2 citations
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September 2023 in “Journal of clinical medicine” This study found that using autologous ultra-thin split-thickness skin grafts from the scalp with the DermaBlade tool led to rapid wound healing, minimal complications, and improved cosmetic outcomes for 90% of patients with lower extremity lesions, without causing scarring or alopecia.
1 citations
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January 2017 in “SAGE Open Medical Case Reports” This case report suggests that exacerbations of alopecia areata in a 40-year-old woman may be associated with sodium tetradecyl sulphate foam sclerotherapy treatments for varicose veins.
1 citations
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January 2003 in “Expert Opinion on Therapeutic Patents” This review discusses the development and potential therapeutic applications of steroid sulfatase inhibitors for hormone-dependent disorders and cognitive dysfunction, reporting no new clinical results.
1 citations
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March 2001 in “JOURNAL OF THE KYORIN MEDICAL SOCIETY” In this study, a collagen sponge with isogenic fibroblasts did not enhance skin graft survival or wound healing in rats, but it did promote re-epithelization, potentially inducing epithelial inclusion cysts.
This study identified several genetic mutations linked to hereditary skin and hair disorders in consanguineous families from remote areas of Pakistan, enhancing understanding of the molecular basis of these conditions.