32 citations
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June 2024 in “Pharmaceutics” This review explores the use of topical and transdermal delivery for drugs and cosmetics, highlighting the benefits of avoiding side effects and rapid metabolism, with a focus on nanoparticulate formulations and techniques for studying skin penetration.
31 citations
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July 2012 in “Journal of Lipid Research” This study found that the acyl-CoA binding protein is essential for the production of very long chain free fatty acids in the stratum corneum and maintaining normal epidermal barrier function in mice.
29 citations
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January 2020 in “BioMed Research International” This study found that sinapic acid promotes the browning of 3T3-L1 adipocytes and may offer therapeutic potential for obesity by influencing mitochondrial biogenesis through the p38 MAPK/CREB signaling pathway.
25 citations
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January 2012 in “Proteome Science” This study suggests that common proteomic changes, including the expression of the protein S100A6, may occur during the expansion of AD-MSC from different donors.
24 citations
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November 2019 in “Experimental Dermatology” This review synthesizes current research on PPAR-γ signaling in hair follicle biology and its potential role in treating hair growth disorders like scarring alopecia and hirsutism, but reports no new clinical results.
23 citations
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July 2021 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutics” This study describes the development of microneedle array patches for finasteride that released the drug over 7 to 14 days in vitro, suggesting a potential alternative to oral treatments for long-term management of benign prostatic hyperplasia and androgenic alopecia.
23 citations
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May 2023 in “Cell Proliferation” This review highlights the critical role of TGF-β and FGF signaling pathways in the development and regeneration of skin layers, particularly the dermis, and discusses their significance in advancing future clinical applications in dermatology.
22 citations
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October 2024 in “Advanced Healthcare Materials” This study demonstrated that gelatine-based hydrogel foams loaded with platelet extracellular vesicles (pEVs) promoted full wound closure in a chronic wound rat model within 14 days, suggesting potential for personalized treatment of chronic diabetic wounds.
22 citations
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February 2024 in “Heliyon” This review discusses the potential of fibrinolytic enzymes from various sources, especially fermented foods, for their therapeutic use in cardiovascular diseases and emphasizes the need for further research on those from non-Asian regions to optimize discovery and application.
21 citations
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December 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study highlights multiple factors contributing to hair graying, such as oxidative damage, melanocyte changes, and genetic influences, and suggests that repigmentation may be temporarily reversible, offering potential targets for future treatments while urging caution when applying mouse model findings to humans.
20 citations
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November 2014 in “Developmental Dynamics” This review explores the similarities between wound healing, palatogenesis, and orofacial clefting, suggesting these processes share common pathways and genetic regulatory mechanisms, but reports no new experimental results.
19 citations
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November 2022 in “Antioxidants” In this study, ginger peel polysaccharides modified with zinc reduced inflammation in zebrafish by altering cytokine expression, suggesting potential for treating chronic inflammation-related diseases.
19 citations
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December 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” In this study, researchers found that the human hair follicle microbiota vary by anatomical compartment and donor age, with specific microbes like S. epidermidis potentially influencing hair follicle functions, which suggests new avenues for therapeutic targeting.
18 citations
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April 2018 in “Biotechniques/BioTechniques” This study developed a method for extracting proteins from micro-sized human head hairs, facilitating proteomic analysis even with limited hair sample availability.
17 citations
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July 2024 in “Frontiers in Oncology” This review discusses recent advances in understanding Merkel cell carcinoma biology, including the development of genetically-engineered mouse models and potential therapeutic targets, but reports no new clinical results.
17 citations
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October 2021 in “Cellular & Molecular Biology Letters” This study identified novel biomarkers through gene expression differences between keratinocytes and fibroblasts in newborn mice, which may aid in developing therapies for skin conditions.
17 citations
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January 2020 in “The World Journal of Men's Health” This article discusses the potential health risks associated with long-term use of finasteride and dutasteride for prostate and hair loss treatments, suggesting risks may include non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, insulin resistance, type 2 diabetes, and other metabolic issues.
17 citations
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February 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that the PPAR-γ modulator N-acetyl-GED may enhance mitochondrial function in human hair follicles, particularly in outer root sheath keratinocytes.
16 citations
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January 2015 in “Forensic science international” This study found that two pre-Hispanic mummies from the Andean coast had well-preserved hair with significant amounts of heavy metals like iron, lead, bromide, and occasionally arsenic, revealing their historical context.
16 citations
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November 2021 in “Antioxidants” This review examines the role of oxidative stress in male hypogonadism associated with noncommunicable chronic diseases and discusses various management strategies, but it presents no new clinical findings.
14 citations
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January 2020 in “Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine” This study found that a newly synthesized peptide from fermented Trapa japonica extract significantly promoted wound recovery and showed antiaging effects in skin cells and a clinical study, suggesting potential as a cosmetic product.
14 citations
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October 2017 in “Gene Expression Patterns” This study generated a Dct-H2BGFP mouse model that allows for effective identification and isolation of melanocytic cells in vivo, facilitating research into their molecular and biological properties.
13 citations
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October 2016 in “Acta Biochimica et Biophysica Sinica” This study found that GhPLDα1 in upland cotton may be involved in fiber development, correlating with increased hydrogen peroxide and cellulose biosynthesis during secondary cell wall thickening.
12 citations
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September 2022 in “Frontiers in Genetics” This study identified seven genes that may serve as biomarkers for diagnosing skin cutaneous melanoma by analyzing the relationship between UV exposure, ferroptosis, and the cancer's pathology.
11 citations
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February 2023 in “British Journal of Pharmacology” This study found that ISX9 may activate the Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway and holds potential as a therapeutic agent for treating alopecia.
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.
11 citations
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September 2019 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study identified a distinct CD49fhigh mesenchymal stem cell subpopulation in the dermis that supports hair follicle development and maintenance via Notch signaling activation.
11 citations
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February 2019 in “Stem cells international” In this study, researchers found that while both hair follicles and skin dermis-derived neural crest stem cells are suitable for large-scale manufacturing, skin dermis cells grow faster and are easier to obtain.
10 citations
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November 2023 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” In this study, researchers developed a self-assembling hydrogel called RADA-PDGF2 and found it to accelerate wound closure in a mouse model due to its pro-proliferative and pro-migratory properties, without causing cytotoxicity or immunogenicity.
10 citations
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April 2020 in “PloS one” This study found that mitochondrial dysfunction due to Crif1 deficiency in hair follicle stem cells significantly slows the hair growth cycle in adult mice but does not impact the maintenance of HFSC populations.