163 citations
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April 2019 in “Nature Communications” This study found that mechanical skin stretching can stimulate hair stem cell proliferation and hair regeneration by activating a complex pathway involving WNT, BMP-2, and M2 macrophages.
35 citations
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May 2015 in “Thrombosis Research” This review synthesizes knowledge on Prostaglandin E2's role in platelet biology and suggests that targeting PGE2 pathways could lead to personalized antiplatelet therapy without affecting hemostasis, but it presents no new results.
In this study, researchers used a mouse model to identify an adipocyte-to-fibroblast conversion pathway that promotes mast-cell recruitment and dermal fibrosis in atopic dermatitis, suggesting a potential therapeutic approach to block this process and reduce inflammation and fibrosis.
17 citations
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June 2018 in “Frontiers in Physiology” This study found that acellular dermal matrix scaffolds may facilitate full-thickness skin wound healing by promoting a pro-regenerative immune response through M2 macrophage polarization via the Lamtor1 pathway.
67 citations
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July 2016 in “Reviews in Endocrine and Metabolic Disorders” This review discusses the complex relationship between stress and various skin conditions, highlighting the role of the skin in the stress response and the brain-skin communication pathways, but reports no new research findings.
3 citations
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September 2005 in “Experimental dermatology” This review discusses the formation and structure of the cornified cell envelope in the epidermis, highlighting biochemical pathways and genetic factors, but presents no new experimental results.
1 citations
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March 2024 in “Signal transduction and targeted therapy” In this review, researchers explored the multifaceted role of NF-κB signaling in various biological processes and diseases, including its interactions with other pathways, and discussed possible therapeutic approaches targeting this pathway for treating conditions like cancer, autoimmune disorders, and COVID-19.
August 2025 in “Animal Bioscience” In this study, researchers examined the methylation patterns in the skin tissues of Alpine Merino sheep with varying wool fiber diameters, finding that specific methylated RNAs linked to the Wnt, Notch, and TGF-ẞ signaling pathways may influence fiber diameter and potentially improve wool quality.
71 citations
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October 2013 in “Experimental Dermatology” This review discusses the similar immune pathways and genetic risk factors of vitiligo and alopecia areata but reports no new clinical findings, emphasizing the potential for shared treatment research.
24 citations
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July 2021 in “Pharmaceutics” This article reviews the JAK signaling pathway and the development of ruxolitinib cream as a targeted treatment for inflammatory skin diseases, reporting no new clinical results.
8 citations
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November 2024 in “EMBO Molecular Medicine” In this study, researchers found that disrupting EGFR signaling in mice led to increased inflammation and hair follicle damage but that inhibiting the JAK-STAT1 pathway could restore hair growth and skin function.
2 citations
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August 2019 in “Journal of skin and stem cell” This review discusses how targeting apoptosis pathways in hair and skin cells can inform the development of novel therapies, but it reports no clinical findings.
5 citations
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November 2025 in “Cells” This review summarizes the roles of various cells and signaling pathways in skin wound healing, highlights deviations leading to pathological outcomes like chronic wounds, and evaluates cutting-edge approaches such as biomaterials and precision medicine to improve healing and intervention strategies.
1 citations
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January 2025 in “American Journal of Translational Research” This study found that PPARα agonists provided protective effects in mouse models of alopecia areata by promoting early reversal of the condition and inhibiting T effector cell function, indicating potential therapeutic value for this inflammatory condition.
50 citations
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March 2021 in “Annals of Translational Medicine” This study highlights the need for further research on dysregulated immune and fibrotic pathways in morphea to better understand its pathogenesis and develop new biomarkers and therapies.
38 citations
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January 2019 in “International Journal of Women's Dermatology” This review discusses potential therapeutic options for frontal fibrosing alopecia by exploring distinct signaling pathways and cellular players, but reports no new clinical findings and emphasizes the need for further trials.
31 citations
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July 2023 in “Nutrients” This article reviews evidence suggesting that vitamin D may help manage Hashimoto’s thyroiditis by affecting immune pathways and improving thyroid function, though more research is needed to fully understand its therapeutic potential.
June 2026 in “Frontiers in Immunology” This review synthesizes both traditional and emerging molecular mechanisms of tissue remodeling across different organs, aiming to establish a theoretical basis for precision interventions in pathological conditions, according to the authors.
January 2026 in “Medicine” This study suggests that Hejie Shengfa Decoction may help treat alopecia areata by influencing immune and inflammatory pathways, regulating apoptosis, and enhancing the follicular microenvironment.
April 2024 in “International journal of molecular sciences” This study examines the similarities and differences in the pathogenesis of autoimmune conditions alopecia areata and vitiligo, highlighting shared features like immune cell involvement and cytokine pathways, while noting differing immune responses in skin and hair.
40 citations
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June 2021 in “Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology” This review explores the efficacy and outcomes of using JAK inhibitors for treating alopecia areata, noting advancements in understanding the disease's pathomechanisms and suggesting that JAK inhibitors may offer targeted therapeutic benefits by blocking specific inflammatory pathways involved in this chronic condition.
32 citations
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January 2012 in “Clinical & Developmental Immunology” In this study, rheumatoid arthritis patients showed no changes in the number of circulating follicular helper T cells, but these cells had increased CD200 expression, implicating them in disease pathogenesis and suggesting CD200/CD200R as a potential therapeutic target.
3 citations
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September 2025 in “Neural Regeneration Research” This review discusses the roles of prostaglandins in the nervous system and their therapeutic potential for neurological diseases, noting their complex interactions with immune cells and signaling pathways.
3 citations
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January 2024 in “Signal transduction and targeted therapy” This study presents a detailed overview of lymphatic vessel development and highlights the role of abnormal lymphangiogenesis in various diseases, suggesting that targeting lymphangiogenic factors may improve treatment strategies.
1 citations
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May 2023 in “Prospects in Pharmaceutical Sciences” This study reviews current treatments for alopecia areata, highlighting that despite various options like corticosteroids and immunosuppressives, their limited efficacy and potential side effects are challenges, while targeting specific cytokines has shown promise except with TNF inhibitors, which may worsen the condition.
April 2026 in “Metabolites” This narrative review explores the strong association between various chronic inflammatory skin diseases and metabolic syndrome, emphasizing shared inflammatory pathways and chemokine involvement, though the precise molecular connections remain partially understood.
March 2026 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” In this case study, treatment with the selective JAK1 inhibitor upadacitinib significantly improved symptoms in a patient with refractory alopecia areata, vitiligo, ankylosing spondylitis, and allergic asthma-nasal syndrome, though a transient liver function abnormality was noted.
August 2024 in “Qucosa (Saxon State and University Library Dresden)” In this study on mice, researchers observed that dermal white adipose tissue (dWAT) plays a key role in regulating skin inflammation and tissue repair; however, reduced expression of certain cytokines in obese mice may hinder these processes, indicating potential metabolic disruptions in dWAT during inflammation.
May 2024 in “European Journal of Immunology” This review discusses the potential of targeting Coenzyme A metabolism to restore metabolic balance, reduce chronic inflammation, and enhance immune function, particularly by modulating Vitamin B5 pathways involved in Th17-mediated inflammation and CD8-dependent anti-tumor immunity.
October 2023 in “Frontiers in medicine” Targeted immunotherapy could be a promising new treatment for hair regrowth.