166 citations
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September 2011 in “The Journal of Cell Biology” This study found that the p63 transcription factor plays a role in epidermal morphogenesis by regulating Satb1 expression, impacting chromatin architecture and gene expression in epidermal progenitor cells.
April 2019 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” In this study, the researchers introduced a mutation in mice to mimic Olmsted syndrome and found that the mutation caused hair loss due to impaired keratinocyte differentiation and depletion of hair follicle stem cells.
4 citations
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November 2015 in “Research Journal of Medicinal Plant” This study found that ethanolic, aqueous, and hydroethanolic extracts of Tridax procumbens inhibited mitosis and caused mutagenic effects on cell division in Allium cepa root meristematic cells.
3 citations
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August 2022 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This study demonstrated that 5-azacytidine treatment may reduce TSC lesion-related hair follicles in mice, suggesting chromatin remodeling agents could be effective for tuberous sclerosis cutaneous lesions lacking tuberin.
7 citations
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September 2019 in “Journal of Cellular Physiology” In this study, Akt2 and the oncogenic protein Tcl1 were found to be essential for early blastomere proliferation and embryo development in preimplantation mouse embryos.
1 citations
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April 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that cilostazol promoted hair growth in human dermal papilla cells and mouse models, suggesting its potential as a therapeutic target for alopecia treatment.
This study found that ARHGEF3 is crucial for hair follicle development in mice, as its absence leads to defects in placode compaction and impaired follicle downgrowth, highlighting its role in regulating cell shape rearrangements during embryogenesis.
1 citations
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December 1996 in “Cell Biology and Toxicology”
1 citations
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April 2025 in “Scientific Reports” This study developed a culture method to expand and differentiate primary mammary basal cells, identifying key transcription factors like EGR1 and ELF3 that influence Claudin expression and actin organization, offering insights into epithelial cell biology and potential applications in related research fields.
43 citations
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February 2013 in “Developmental dynamics” This study found that Eda and activin A regulate Foxi3 expression, which may contribute to the development of hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia by affecting Foxi3 activity in ectodermal appendages like hair and teeth.
2 citations
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July 2021 in “Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications” This study found that plantar dermis matrix homogenate can partially restore the regenerative capacity of hair follicles impaired in culture, with CTHRC1 playing a critical role in this process.
5 citations
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March 2008 in “DMW - Deutsche Medizinische Wochenschrift” This case report observed that despite treatment with Berlin blue and forced diuresis for thallium poisoning, a 42-year-old man experienced lasting distal polyneuropathy symptoms six months post-hospital discharge.
73 citations
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November 2000 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America” This study demonstrated that anagen can be induced in Stat3-disrupted mice, suggesting that both Stat3-dependent and independent pathways, possibly involving PKC, mediate hair cycle progression with required PI3K activation.
37 citations
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June 1996 in “Journal of cellular physiology” This study found that IGF1, retinoic acid, and dexamethasone increase IGFBP-3 production in cultured human dermal papilla cells, potentially inhibiting IGF1 action on hair growth.
5 citations
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January 1998 in “Journal of dermatological treatment” This study found that calcitriol, tacalcitol, and calcipotriol ointments achieved complete clearance of scalp psoriasis in 45%, 35.2%, and 17.6% of patients, respectively, with minimal side effects.
2 citations
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December 1988 in “PubMed” This study concluded that there was clear evidence of carcinogenic activity of C.I. Acid Orange 3 in female F344/N rats but not in male rats or B6C3F1 mice of either sex.
2 citations
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May 2023 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This review discusses current knowledge about the TRPV3 ion channel's role in skin functions and diseases, highlighting its potential as a therapeutic target for pain and itch, though suitable ligands are limited.
March 2026 in “Acta Histochemica”
10 citations
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June 2011 in “Movement Disorders” THAP1 gene changes do not affect DYT1 dystonia; finasteride may help reduce tics and OCD in Tourette syndrome.
February 2023 in “Materials today bio” In this study, researchers developed a promising transdermal agent using Triton X-100-modified polyethyleneimine that successfully delivered genetic material to hair follicle cells in mice, potentially alleviating hair loss due to androgenetic alopecia by promoting cell proliferation and inhibiting apoptosis.
28 citations
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January 1985 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This report presents a case of pili torti in a young girl with citrullinemia, a novel association not previously documented.
May 2024 in “Journal of molecular structure” This study found that a novel thiohydantoin derivative, 3a, effectively inhibited androgen receptor activity in LNCaP cells and showed promising in vivo results by reducing testosterone-induced prostate changes, outperforming finasteride in mitigating prostate index and histopathological alterations.
80 citations
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November 2017 in “New Phytologist” In this study, the researchers used the dual-flow-RootChip to show that Arabidopsis roots can locally adapt their hair development in response to asymmetric phosphate conditions.
37 citations
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February 2009 in “Bioorganic & Medicinal Chemistry” This study suggests that true binary and ternary inclusion complexes were formed between finasteride and 2-hydroxypropyl-ß-cyclodextrin, with or without the addition of specific polymers.
3 citations
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April 2022 in “Frontiers in Physiology” This study found that loss of the Ptch2 receptor in mice leads to increased incisor growth and enhanced mesenchymal stem cell differentiation, highlighting Ptch2's role in organ regenerative potential.
6 citations
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March 1996 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” 1 citations
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February 2025 in “Journal of the Neurological Sciences” This study suggests that BTP levels in cerebrospinal fluid might help diagnose CIDP and predict therapy response but require validation in larger cohorts.
January 2011 in “Australasian Journal of Paramedicine” This review discusses the roles of PAX3 in melanocyte development and melanoma progression but reports no new experimental results; the authors propose it as a key regulatory factor and call for further investigation.
December 2024 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” In this study, researchers found that ritlecitinib, a JAK3/TEC inhibitor, significantly improves hair regrowth, quality of life, and psychological well-being in patients with severe alopecia areata who had inadequate or no response to baricitinib, a JAK1/2 inhibitor.
March 2024 in “Nihon Keshouhin Gijutsushakaishi/Journal of S C C./Nihon Keshouhin Gijutsushakai kaishi” This study found that decreased expression of the protein transglutaminase 3 with age may lead to reduced zinc levels in hair cuticles, contributing to hair thinning.