37 citations
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December 2020 in “PLANT PHYSIOLOGY” In this study, the researchers identified a temperature-sensitive mutant in Arabidopsis thaliana, showing disrupted root hair formation and altered responses to plant hormone treatments at elevated temperatures.
21 citations
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May 2014 in “Toxicological Sciences” This study found that skin exposure to toluene diisocyanate in mice creates immune-recognition reservoirs in the skin's stratum corneum and hair follicles, potentially leading to sensitization and allergic reactions.
24 citations
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February 2015 in “Experimental Cell Research” This study found that overexpression of the transcription factor NFIC may enhance the proliferation and differentiation of stem cells from the apical papilla, suggesting its potential role in dentin/root regeneration.
January 2015 in “DukeSpace (Duke University)” This study found that deleting transferrin receptor 1 in specific mouse tissues led to varied lethal outcomes, demonstrating its diverse roles beyond iron uptake.
April 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that fibronectin supports hair follicle regeneration by influencing stem cell behavior through integrin-dependent mechanotransduction, highlighting its potential role in epidermal renewal.
1 citations
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May 2021 in “Annals of the rheumatic diseases” This study found that tofacitinib may be effective for treating pediatric rheumatic diseases, with especially promising results in patients with autoinflammatory diseases, arthritis and alopecia, and juvenile dermatomyositis.
January 2026 in “American Journal of Medical Genetics Part A” The researchers reported two brothers with a new variant of X-linked trichothiodystrophy associated with an RNF113A gene mutation, highlighting features such as intellectual disability and growth failure, but without previously reported endocrinological or genital abnormalities, underlining the importance of genetic counseling for such variants.
13 citations
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February 2017 in “Clinical rheumatology” This report suggests that tofacitinib may be beneficial for patients with nail disease unresponsive to other treatments.
January 2025 in “Journal of Crohn s and Colitis” In this study, tofacitinib showed promising efficacy and safety for biologic-naïve elderly patients with moderate-to-severe ulcerative colitis, achieving steroid-free remission and clinical response over 52 weeks.
August 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Fibronectin is essential for hair follicle regeneration and may help rejuvenate aged skin.
344 citations
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May 2018 in “EMBO journal” This review discusses the regulation of the MiT-TFE family transcription factors, particularly TFEB, through phosphorylation-mediated subcellular localization and reports no new clinical results.
8 citations
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September 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” In this study, Flii overexpression in mice enhanced fingertip regeneration and nail formation after both distal and proximal amputations, suggesting a role in digit and hair follicle regeneration possibly involving Wnt signaling.
November 2025 in “Frontiers in Nutrition” This study observed that in individuals with stroke, the GNRI has a significant negative association with FI and FISI, mediated by the SII index and OBS, suggesting the importance of anti-inflammatory and antioxidant strategies to reduce FI risk.
6 citations
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January 2005 in “Biology of Blood and Marrow Transplantation” This article reviews various models of graft-versus-host disease, highlighting the complexity of its mechanisms and the challenges in interpreting histopathologic data; it reports no new results.
2 citations
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October 2022 in “Current Dermatology Reports” This review discusses the impact of immune-modifying therapies on COVID-19 vaccine responses, noting that a complete vaccine course can improve initially inadequate humoral responses among treated individuals compared to a single dose.
September 2025 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” 3 citations
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May 2024 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology” In this case report, researchers identified a potential adverse skin reaction, called SDRIFE or Baboon syndrome, caused by the drug tofacitinib in a 19-year-old woman being treated for alopecia subtotalis, leading the authors to recommend discontinuation of the drug.
55 citations
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November 2010 in “Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology” This study found that the TLR3 L412F genetic variant is associated with severe viral infections, especially CMV, and immune dysfunction in a subgroup of chronic mucocutaneous candidiasis patients.
April 2012 in “Informa Healthcare eBooks” Some drugs for inflammation may cause psoriasis-like hair loss.
69 citations
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January 2013 in “Frontiers in Immunology” This review summarizes existing knowledge on the role of FOXN1 as a key regulator of thymic epithelial cell lineage and function, reporting no new experimental results.
2 citations
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January 2014 in “Journal of clinical and investigative dermatology” This article reviews TNF-α inhibitor-induced alopecia, identifying various types of hair loss such as severe alopecia areata and scarring alopecia, and calls for more controlled studies to better understand this adverse effect.
249 citations
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November 2018 in “Cell” TNFα helps grow and maintain liver cells in 3D culture for a long time.
3 citations
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June 2025 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” In a retrospective study, TNFα inhibitor-induced alopecia was observed in pediatric patients, primarily adolescents with inflammatory bowel diseases, with hair regrowth occurring in those who discontinued the therapy; this suggests that stopping these medications can improve drug-induced alopecia in children.
53 citations
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August 2019 in “American journal of human genetics” This study found that FOXN1 haploinsufficiency is a significant genetic factor causing T cell lymphopenia at birth, linked to reduced thymic function in both humans and mice.
17 citations
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September 2022 in “Biomaterials Research” This study found that the film-trigger applicator system enhanced drug delivery efficiency and skin penetration of dissolving microneedles compared to traditional patch systems in both lab and animal models.
January 2023 in “Nature Immunology” Certain immune cells help hair growth by regulating iron in the skin.
July 2024 in “Journal of Controlled Release” In this study, researchers developed topical tofacitinib-loaded cationic lipid nanoparticles, which improved absorption and targeted hair follicles in an ex vivo pig ear model, showing promise in treating alopecia areata by reducing symptoms through the JAK/STAT pathway.
55 citations
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June 2014 in “Nature Communications” This study found that overexpression of the transcription factor Tcf3 accelerates keratinocyte migration and skin wound healing in mice, highlighting its potential as a therapeutic target for wound repair.
September 2022 in “Medical Mycology” This study found that three protocols for generating Titan cells in vitro from Candida neoformans vary in their kinetics and transcriptomic profiles, pointing to differences which could impact further research.
March 2024 in “Current materials science” This study explores the various properties of the flavonoid fisetin, highlighting its potential therapeutic applications due to its ability to modulate numerous biological pathways, suggesting benefits in conditions like inflammation, cancer, and neurodegenerative diseases.